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Offline nevw  
#1 Posted : 16 February 2013 23:40:55(UTC)
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nevw

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Is there any problem in converting a trix Express to AC?

I know that the Centre Pickup must be changed as the Spoon shapped end are not big enough to span two centre studs.
This is an Ae 6/6 and the centre wheel in each bogie has a very wide rail brearing surface.

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Nev
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Offline Iamnotthecrazyone  
#2 Posted : 17 February 2013 00:19:44(UTC)
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Iamnotthecrazyone

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Originally Posted by: nevw Go to Quoted Post
Is there any problem in converting a trix Express to AC?

I know that the Centre Pickup must be changed as the Spoon shapped end are not big enough to span two centre studs.
This is an Ae 6/6 and the centre wheel in each bogie has a very wide rail brearing surface.

Thanks.
Nev


I doubt the electric conversion would be a problem but my experience as a kid with my friend's trix was that the wheels did not fit on the marklin track, the flanges were too thick.
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Offline Maxi  
#3 Posted : 17 February 2013 15:13:35(UTC)
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As mentioned before, the wheels are not compatible with the Märklin track and would have to be changed.

In short unless you are realy up for a challenge and expense, the best option is to find a similar unit that is compatible with the Märklin track and either hold on to the Trix Express unit for memory purposes or use it on a Trix Express track.

Matthew
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