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Offline AtlanticMan  
#1 Posted : 07 February 2017 02:26:20(UTC)
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I am now just setting up my Marklin layout again and would like to use catenary. I want to continue to use M-track since I have a fair amount of M-track. Can the new Marklin posts, masts, and catenary be used with M-track? Thanks.
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Offline sjbartels  
#2 Posted : 07 February 2017 02:34:00(UTC)
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Originally Posted by: AtlanticMan Go to Quoted Post
I am now just setting up my Marklin layout again and would like to use catenary. I want to continue to use M-track since I have a fair amount of M-track. Can the new Marklin posts, masts, and catenary be used with M-track? Thanks.


No, they cannot. However posts for M Track can be readily found on ebay
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Offline franciscohg  
#3 Posted : 07 February 2017 02:58:51(UTC)
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And why you should not be able to use those poles with M-track? Cant you just screw them to the base board, as if it where K-track? The clips are obviously not compatible
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Offline sjbartels  
#4 Posted : 07 February 2017 03:32:30(UTC)
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And why you should not be able to use those poles with M-track? Cant you just screw them to the base board, as if it where K-track? The clips are obviously not compatible


Potentially yes, that's possible. My post was a reference to stand alone, as it comes packaged
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Offline franciscohg  
#5 Posted : 07 February 2017 03:36:35(UTC)
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Worse than that it is expensive, i would try first directly at Sommerfeldt, or try other brands perhaps, thinking that perhaps when i build my layout i will use the catenary.i have only for hidden sections, and try other brands for the exposed ones
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Offline mike c  
#6 Posted : 09 February 2017 07:05:27(UTC)
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Is the Viessmann version less costly than what Maerklin is offering under their brand?

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Offline franciscohg  
#7 Posted : 09 February 2017 11:47:57(UTC)
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Sommerfeldt, yes, a couple of euros less per pole, wich is not neglectable.
UserPostedImage German trains era I-II and selected III, era depends on the mood, mostly Maerklin but i can be heretic if needed XD, heresy is no longer an issue.. LOL
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Offline Michael4  
#8 Posted : 09 February 2017 23:22:31(UTC)
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Correct me if I am wrong but doesn't the extra height of M track limit the choice of catenary masts?
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Offline RayF  
#9 Posted : 10 February 2017 00:14:36(UTC)
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Correct me if I am wrong but doesn't the extra height of M track limit the choice of catenary masts?


There's not much difference in height between M track and C track.
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Offline MKOpSeattle  
#10 Posted : 17 September 2018 08:26:13(UTC)
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I find myself in similar situation with lots of M-track, except that I also have catenary masts and wires for M-track. I really like the looks of the new Marklin wires. I'm willing to let go of the old M-track masts and wires. But I also like the flexibility of the M-track clip-on masts. I have the Sommerfeldt catalog and all the masts are bolted onto the base board. Is there any way to have clip-on masts and new thin wires from Marklin or Sommerfeldt? Maybe another manufacturer? Thanks.
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Offline mvd71  
#11 Posted : 17 September 2018 09:54:02(UTC)
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I'm pretty sure in the past I clipped the new style mast onto m track using the c track clips. It was a little bit tight, but it will work as I recall.

I'll try to find a spare mast to check
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