 Joined: 16/04/2014(UTC) Posts: 775 Location: Bangalore, India
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Hello all, Could you help me with the following queries? 1. I recently bought the 43813 set. May I know where do the following parts fit in and how to fix them?  2. Is it mandatory to lubricate the cars before we use? That is what the packaging box says and I don't have a Marklin lubricating liquid 3. Can I use my "Start up" or "My world" engines to pull these passenger cars? My worry is that the traction tires might wear out quickly. Regards, Madhu
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Hi, Madhu!
Re 1: Footsteps for the shunting personal. There are holes in the frame at each corner, next to the handrails. Just plug the parts in.
Re 2: I'd recommend lubricating them. Any MRR fan needs some sort of oil (Fleischmann, Roco, Faller, Märklin, ...).
Re 3: Why not? If the wheels start slipping, you will need a heavier loco. |
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Joined: 16/04/2014(UTC) Posts: 775 Location: Bangalore, India
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Thank you very much Tom.
I noticed the four loops and now I got to know these four foot pegs can go in there.
What about the two "T" shaped pieces?
Also I need to buy Maerklin lubricant. Or is there any other commercial product that MRRs recommend? Something like grease or petroleum jelly types?
Regards,
Madhu
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Originally Posted by: madhu.gn.71  What about the two "T" shaped pieces? Plug ’em into the frame right below the toilet windows (the white windows). Back then it was not allowed to use the toilets while the train was stopped at a station. |
Regards Tom --- "In all of the gauges, we particularly emphasize a high level of quality, the best possible fidelity to the prototype, and absolute precision. You will see that in all of our products." (from Märklin New Items Brochure 2015, page 1) ROFLBTCUTS |
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 Joined: 23/07/2014(UTC) Posts: 8,472 Location: ENGLAND, Didcot
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Originally Posted by: madhu.gn.71 Thank you very much Tom.
I noticed the four loops and now I got to know these four foot pegs can go in there.
What about the two "T" shaped pieces?
Also I need to buy Maerklin lubricant. Or is there any other commercial product that MRRs recommend? Something like grease or petroleum jelly types?
Regards,
Madhu If the wheels are running on plastic bearings I would suggest you see if there is a shop near you selling radio controlled cars. There is a grease for using on plastic gears, and they should be able to supply a small tube of it. You need just the merest smear of grease on the axle or the needlepoint bearing where it rubs on the plastic.
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I agree regarding grease. It is the best way to lubricate plastic parts.
Regarding oil, it could be more convenient for you to purchase sewing machine oil. It is cheap and easy to find almost everywhere. I've been using it for years without any problem. |
Best regards.
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Originally Posted by: Sparrow I agree regarding grease. It is the best way to lubricate plastic parts.
Regarding oil, it could be more convenient for you to purchase sewing machine oil. It is cheap and easy to find almost everywhere. I've been using it for years without any problem. Thank you kiwiAlan and Luis for the input. Now that is an affordable option. Sewing machine oils for wheels and good quality grease for cog wheels. Lovely! Thank you! Regards, Madhu
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Joined: 23/07/2014(UTC) Posts: 8,472 Location: ENGLAND, Didcot
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Originally Posted by: madhu.gn.71 Originally Posted by: Sparrow I agree regarding grease. It is the best way to lubricate plastic parts.
Regarding oil, it could be more convenient for you to purchase sewing machine oil. It is cheap and easy to find almost everywhere. I've been using it for years without any problem. Thank you kiwiAlan and Luis for the input. Now that is an affordable option. Sewing machine oils for wheels and good quality grease for cog wheels. Lovely! Thank you! Regards, Madhu Just be careful with oil on plastic parts, as it can affect the plastic. That is why I recommended the grease for plastic gears to use on the wheels if they are in plastic housings (which most modern production is these days).
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 Joined: 02/08/2014(UTC) Posts: 783 Location: NEW JERSEY, USA
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hi madhu, remember not to over oil. as the wheels and gears spin centrifugal force causes excess oil to land on the track. this in turn will wind up on the traction tires. also you will have to clean the track more often. i can't wait to see what sort of track cleaning car you come up with. you are a great scratch builder. mikey |
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 Joined: 28/11/2007(UTC) Posts: 8,226 Location: Montreal, QC
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The "t" shaped ones are the coach end footsteps using for shunting. The other pipes are the toilet drains which should be installed under the washroom compartments.
Regards
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