Hello,

Again a question... are there any opinions out there about both the looks and the running qualities of the Marklin Glaskasten???

The dealer in Germany I buy from is selling one new for about 130USD (with the VAT taken off), and it seems quite appealing... I understand that this was originally a "Trix" item, nicht wahr???

Mit freundlichen Grussen aus St. Louis...

Jay

jay kempen

Hi Kevin,
The "Glaskasten" is a 36xxx model, so how should we interpret your statement that it runs "very, very well" ? Is it as good as a 37xxx model (i.e. always starting at speed step 1, never jerky, not speeding up/slowing down in downhill/uphill grades, not even with load ?). Or is it "very, very well" like the 3764x or old Würth C models (i.e. smoother and quieter than most but still load sensitive and with a bit uncertain starting characteristics ?)

It's not "load regulated", but is a smooth piece of machinery anyway... <img src=icon_smile.gif border=0 align=middle>

Hi Lars!

<BLOCKQUOTE id=quote><font size=1 face="Verdana" id=quote>quote:<hr height=1 noshade id=quote> I have objections to the term "load regulation" used also by Märklin. It's obviously not the load that is regulated, you are thinking about hot air baloons! It's the speed that is regulated, isn't it?<hr height=1 noshade id=quote></BLOCKQUOTE id=quote></font id=quote><font face="Verdana" size=1 id=quote>

Yes<img src=icon_smile_blackeye.gif border=0 align=middle>
Are you including the acceleration and braking delay?<img src=icon_smile.gif border=0 align=middle>

<BLOCKQUOTE id=quote><font size=1 face="Verdana" id=quote>quote:<hr height=1 noshade id=quote> For me I hesitate very much to buy a model that is not speed regulated, and only has rubber tyre on one wheel. I have bad experiences from slopes and curves...<hr height=1 noshade id=quote></BLOCKQUOTE id=quote></font id=quote><font face="Verdana" size=1 id=quote>

Well a BR98.7 ,is a branchline lok and wouldn't pull alot of cars in 'real' life.
I was also impressed with the E69,tiny little girl but a nice runner!<img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle>

Kevin!

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Yep, the reference number is Marklin 36861...

Jay

jay kempen

<font size=6></font id=size6>Mine runs smoothly. The manual says this loco has limited pulling power and max grade should be 3 degree.

QQQ

Hi Jay,all,
Yes it was a Trix model first <img src=icon_smile.gif border=0 align=middle>

Kevin!

Moderator,Märklin Bar&Grill

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Hans --

Though I love the detail of my Glaskasten, it's a little on the sensitive side with regards to track conditions... as I recall, you have some areas of elevated track with grades on your layout, right??? In short, it won't like that...

I have an elaborate C-Gleis "in-planning" layout on the carpet at home, and every place there is a wire or such UNDER the C-Gleis (thus causing a rise), the little bugger slows down... now I know you're using M-Gleis, so,... when I ran it on my other M-Gleis layout, it had all kinds of trouble... it simply does not like bumps of any kind... as you see, it's very light, and the contact shoe, too, is a bit kinky for a Marklin... I had trouble getting mine to couple (the couplers are to low) until I replaced 'em with Fleischmann's Profi-Kupplungen...

So, I'd check for any area of track that is not quite level, perfectly straight, etc... also switches and rail-joiners may cause it to be problematic... with one traction tyre and no substantive weight, it can be tempermental... also try adjusting the "level" of the contact shoe, it's a bit different from the usual "2mm rule"...

Jay

jay kempen