 Joined: 25/03/2022(UTC) Posts: 4 Location: Newburyport, MA
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Hello,
I'm contemplating the purchase of a HAG WM BDe 4/4 and cab control car for my future C-Track layout. I'm interested in hearing from others who have experience running HAG trains on AC Marklin. Any issues with performance, derailments, etc.?
Thanks in advance,
Mike
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Joined: 05/12/2004(UTC) Posts: 2,976 Location: CA, USA
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Originally Posted by: mchesla  Hello,
I'm contemplating the purchase of a HAG WM BDe 4/4 and cab control car for my future C-Track layout. I'm interested in hearing from others who have experience running HAG trains on AC Marklin. Any issues with performance, derailments, etc.?
Thanks in advance,
Mike Zero problems at all, they run great! |
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Joined: 25/03/2022(UTC) Posts: 4 Location: Newburyport, MA
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Originally Posted by: 5HorizonsRR Originally Posted by: mchesla Hello,
I'm contemplating the purchase of a HAG WM BDe 4/4 and cab control car for my future C-Track layout. I'm interested in hearing from others who have experience running HAG trains on AC Marklin. Any issues with performance, derailments, etc.?
Thanks in advance,
Mike Zero problems at all, they run great! That's good news. Thanks.
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 Joined: 04/12/2013(UTC) Posts: 2,261 Location: Hobart, Australia
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Originally Posted by: mchesla Hello,
I'm contemplating the purchase of a HAG WM BDe 4/4 and cab control car for my future C-Track layout. I'm interested in hearing from others who have experience running HAG trains on AC Marklin. Any issues with performance, derailments, etc.?
Thanks in advance,
Mike Hi Mike,  Whilst primarily a Märklin enthusiast, I also have a soft spot for ( old) HAG. My three HAG locomotives running on Märklin track are detailed amongst other Swiss locos in this previous post : https://www.marklin-user...running-today#post641019My HAGs have all run very well on my Märklin layout. They are smooth, quiet, heavy, robust, trouble-free and strong  Enjoy your trains  PJ
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I only have a couple but they have very smooth running motors.
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 Joined: 28/11/2007(UTC) Posts: 8,226 Location: Montreal, QC
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Hag locomotives (Mörschwil) are probably the most reliable models in my collection. The motors are smoother than most others and I would take a classic (1985-2002) Hag motor over what other manufacturers offer today in a heartbeat.
The only downside to Hag models use on 3 rail is that the wheels have a wider surface than most Märklin models. I think that this standard may date back to when Hag used Fleischmann norms for their models. This can result in the outer edge of the wheel making contact with the puko (studs) on switches and crossings. At very slow speeds, this can cause a short and at normal speed, it can cause a spark as the train crosses the track in question.
That said, this is minor and not something that has kept me from having upwards of 30 Hag models in my collection.
Regards
Mike C
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Joined: 25/03/2022(UTC) Posts: 4 Location: Newburyport, MA
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Thank you Mike C for your reply and thanks to all others who replied too! I looking forward to getting the HAG railcars.
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