I was just wondering if anyone has done such a thing? I know quite a few convert Trix to Marklin but was just wondering if anyone has gone the other way? Not that I plan to have a Trix layout I do have some Trix stuff that I converted to Marklin as well that I have a lot of Minitrix as well.

Just curious.

Bob

I agree also that the conversion is really not worth trying unless you want to really spend more money than its worth in parts or you really want a specific locomotive that is not offered in two rail version by any other manufacturer which tickles your fancy.

Even converting from Trix Express to Marklin is not a simple task and can be rather expensive.

Uhm... Correct me if I'm wrong, but the topic in my understanding is a conversion the other way round. So, start off with a Märklin model, and convert it into a Trix one.

Most newer Märklin models, especially the Hobby models, already have insolated wheelsets, the wheels are connected with a wire at the boggie, just remove the connector wire between the wheels, remove the pick-up shoe and remove the decoder. If it is a BR 185, BR 146, BR 232 or similar base-construction order the 654611 sparepart from Märklin and put on the decoders place in the locomotive, now reconnect the wires. Buy a LokPilot or other NEM-compatible decoder and plug it in. Voila! I've done it with my Ludmilla and it works perfectly.

If you need to isolate the wheels there is a perfectly good guide here on how to do that: http://www.trainsahead.com/wheel_turning.htm (scroll down after the RP 25 part, which itself is also exciting)

Otherwise Weinert sometimes have wheelsets that will fit your Märklin model.



To convert Märklin to Minitrix, apart from standard tools, you will also need an ACME "bi-level molecular transformer with fine scale regulator", otherwise you will not be able to shrink your models precisely from 1:87 scale to 1:160. I've never done it though, and safety glasses is a must!

Best regards
Søren