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LNorthway		#1 Posted : 28 September 2019 21:39:00(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 28/09/2019(UTC) Posts: 2 Location: Ontario, Markham		Have just purchased an old Marklin train set which sat in a steamer trunk for about 50 years. Just learning about the items. Have the engines running. Everything seems fine. Now trying to figure out the basic transformer #6440... it has an audible hum. Is this normal? Also have a #6014 transformer (with a European plug). Everything in this purchase came from a friend who lived in West Germany when he was younger and moved to Canada about 40 years ago. Has not used the train since then. Cannot figure what the #6014 transformer might be used for. Noticed on the table on the front panel it is 50hz... therefore, I will assume it is for Europe only??? Looking forward to some comments! Thank you! Lawrence Northway


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cookee_nz		#2 Posted : 29 September 2019 11:38:51(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 31/12/2010(UTC) Posts: 3,953 Location: Paremata, Wellington		Originally Posted by: LNorthway Have just purchased an old Marklin train set which sat in a steamer trunk for about 50 years. Just learning about the items. Have the engines running. Everything seems fine. Now trying to figure out the basic transformer #6440... it has an audible hum. Is this normal? Also have a #6014 transformer (with a European plug). Everything in this purchase came from a friend who lived in West Germany when he was younger and moved to Canada about 40 years ago. Has not used the train since then. Cannot figure what the #6014 transformer might be used for. Noticed on the table on the front panel it is 50hz... therefore, I will assume it is for Europe only??? Looking forward to some comments! Thank you! Lawrence Northway Hi Lawrence and welcome. Generally the hum would not be a problem, many transformers do it, some more loudly than others. But given the age, you should be aware of some safety issues, specifically the main cord as per this article... https://www.marklin-user...me-a-huge-230-Volt-shock Best to determine if your Trafo has an old & potentially dangerous rubber cord, or a more recent plastic cord. If in any doubt, have a professional check it for you. Cheers Cookee
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David Dewar		#3 Posted : 29 September 2019 15:31:42(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 01/02/2004(UTC) Posts: 7,340 Location: Scotland		My view is buy a new transformer (power pack) which will last for years and is safe and does the job properly.
		Take care I like Marklin and will defend the worlds greatest model rail manufacturer.

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LNorthway		#4 Posted : 29 September 2019 15:52:40(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 28/09/2019(UTC) Posts: 2 Location: Ontario, Markham		Originally Posted by: David Dewar My view is buy a new transformer (power pack) which will last for years and is safe and does the job properly. Thank you! Will toss the old one... the power cord was all rotted. Replaced it, and did not notice anything inside, but regardless, will just buy a new one! ... Lawrence

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