Joined: 23/04/2019(UTC) Posts: 497 Location: Copenhagen, Denmark
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The discussion has gotten off the rails. So to speak
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Joined: 01/02/2004(UTC) Posts: 7,452 Location: Scotland
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Reckon we have had about enough discussion and some fun in the thread. Time to leave it. |
Take care I like Marklin and will defend the worlds greatest model rail manufacturer. |
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Joined: 30/11/2011(UTC) Posts: 126 Location: Seattle area
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From Merriam-Webster:
Definition of "third rail" 1: a metal rail through which electric current is led to the motors of an electric vehicle (such as a subway car) 2: a controversial issue usually avoided by politicians
Perhaps this thread is the inspiration for #2?
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Joined: 12/08/2006(UTC) Posts: 9,273
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Stud contact is not a rail. A rail is a rail. Märklin tracks are two rail with stud contact. |
H0 DCC = Digital Command Control
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Joined: 10/07/2002(UTC) Posts: 3,298 Location: Patagonia
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😴😴😴😴😴😴😴😴 Being big Kids playing with trains does not mean we cannot be a little mature..... Can you make an Argument about how people call things? Really? Dreileiter's regards |
 German trains era I-II and selected III, era depends on the mood, mostly Maerklin but i can be heretic if needed XD, heresy is no longer an issue.. LOL |
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Joined: 15/12/2005(UTC) Posts: 3,589 Location: Spain
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Congratulations on letting this thread grow to a 2nd page in the forum. Really impressive! |
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Joined: 26/07/2021(UTC) Posts: 635 Location: Sydney
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Whether it is 2 or 3, how about rubber tyres!
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Joined: 23/04/2019(UTC) Posts: 497 Location: Copenhagen, Denmark
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Originally Posted by: Goofy  Stud contact is not a rail. A rail is a rail. Märklin tracks are two rail with stud contact. The studs are solid parts of the rail. A rail is a rail no matter if it's a rail for train wheels or a power pickup. Generally speaking Maerklin AC is based on the three rail concept in the "real" world. Have a good day 
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Joined: 04/02/2021(UTC) Posts: 480 Location: USA
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Here it is, the elusive 3rd rail.  |
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Joined: 31/12/2010(UTC) Posts: 3,994 Location: Paremata, Wellington
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The last word. It is acceptable to consider Märklin as a "3-rail system". End of discussion.
For those distressed that it has dragged on a bit, don't forget that we are two moderators down and the remainder are in scattered time-zones so response may not be a quick as some would like.
But, there is a (small) temptation in seeing how silly this thread could become. "There's nowt so queer as folk."
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