I have a Marklin Ho Loco, 3060, and I can only get the motor to run on dc power, it refuses to run on ac. Anyone got any ideas or reasons?
Any help much appreciated
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Hi , thanks for reply, unfortunately I have no idea what you are talking about, as as far as electricity is concerned I am of the firm belief it is witchcraft
And no idea how to post a picture, but I have taken the top off the loco

Electrical current can seem like witchcraft for some. Alternating current travels in wave cycles, alternating usually at 60 cycles per second at 120 volts. This varies with the hertz, voltage, kilohertz, or megahertz. A cycle is the chnage in polarity from positive charge to negative. Direct current is a steady wave with no changes in polarity cycles. When you see this character ~, it means A/C. This one _ means D/C. Battery current is always D/C. The type of power generating windings determines the voltage, amperage, and cycles for A/C.
Amperage is basically current flow and draw. Wattage is smaller amounts, or output of a device. Then there is resitance. Your body even has resistance, but not much.
My dad told me at a young age that even one amp can kill, at a high enough voltage. Especially with A/C.

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Jean