Had such when a boy (40 years back ) - Telex is loco-installed, no need for changing the car's couplers

Hi John and Fredrik,

Now, I am totally confused! Loco installed or can the coupling be selectively installed in cars? Which one? Fredrik's link suggests that it can be installed in cars too. Must say that the English pages of the site is difficult to read and understand to say the least!

Thank you, Fredrik for providing the link anyways.

Cheers,
Ranjit

Hi Thomas,

Thank you for hand holding and walking me through these very simple solutions.

I have a number of 3000's, a 3003, 3141 and a 3375 locomotives. Do you know if these can be upgraded with telex coupling? Is there information somewhere which describes which locos can be fited with telex coupling? Also, where can I obtain information about the spart parts for loco and car telex couplers?

What are these function decoder and power connection that you talk about?

Cheers,
Ranjit

Hi Fredrik,

Thank you so much for a detailed account on couplers which has prompted me to ask you some more questions! Now, what is the difference between the close coupler 7203 and the relex coupler 72060; and what is this standard coupler pockets NEM 362 and guide mechanism. How do I find out what I have on my locos and cars?

Cheers,
Ranjit

Not so hasty - it can be done, provided you're willing to put in the effort. See http://home.arcor.de/dr....nig/digital/etelexei.htm .

Back to basics:
NEM 362 refers to a standard coupler pocket. The coupler part has a small fork that fits into a box on the car or Lok. Most newer items have these. Any standard NEM type coupler can be used on any caar or Lok with the pocket. Several Roco and Brawa sets and Loks come with several coupler types; you choose whech to install. (I have a Lima flatcar that requires the couplers to be removed before it fits in the box[:p])

Function decoder is a decoder that has only function outputs, no motor connections. Think of it as a k83 that fits into a car or Lok. You address it like any Lok decoder, so it looks to your 6021 or IB just like another Lok. Of course the decoder and whatever functions require power, so the car (or Lok) must have electrical connection to wheels for ground and a slider for power. One common use is to control lights in passenger cars.

Relex couplers are the classic Marklin coupler design. Simple, robust, and ugly.[:p] Sometime in the 80's Marklin came up with a new design, Close Coupler. The shape of the loop changes, and the distance between cars got shorter. If you hace the 2004 catalog, turn to page 247 for examples of both types. (Also shows the 'fork' for NEM 362)

Lots of information you can get from reading the catalogs. The Marklin, Roco, and Viessmann catalogs are best at that.

Are there anyone who's got the 37841 (DB Class 50) with rear mounted Telex? What type of telex-coupling is that? Is it a "NEM-based" one, or a Marklin Special (i.e. can't be fitted in another loco)? Or would it be possible to mount that coupling in any other engine with NEM-coupler-pocket?

Fredrik.

The best way to find out about telex is to get hold of an old loco already fitted.Such as a 3031 steam or if my memory is correct a 3065 disel loco. They come up on ebay from time to time at a resonable price.
regards