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heinrichhess		#1 Posted : 01 July 2023 00:46:47(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 20/05/2023(UTC) Posts: 214 Location: Wales, powys		MARKLIN TRAIN , RAILBUS TRAILER , BOXED , No 4018 what is the best decoder for this bus is tire any room out of site ? and what would be the outly hess


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JohnjeanB		#2 Posted : 02 July 2023 14:50:54(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 04/02/2011(UTC) Posts: 3,126 Location: Paris, France		Hi Hess Surely you know the Märklin 4018 railcar is a trailer (no motor) so, unless you fit a motor, you need a fonction decoder or an inexpensive decoder Is there room inside? Yes, plenty. Except the central light bulb. How much does it cost (in the UK I assume)? On ebay, a cheap DCC decoder starts under 13£ https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.htm...der+digital&_sacat=0 A mLD3 decoder (Märklin MM2 - DCC- MFX) starts at 30£ https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/29185...Fsv%7Ctkp%3ABFBM6Lqn6qJi Note: because I don't live in the UK, you may be able to find better deals Cheers Jean
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marklinist5999		#3 Posted : 02 July 2023 16:40:01(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 10/02/2021(UTC) Posts: 3,139 Location: Michigan, Troy		A classic! I'd be tempted to only upgrade to the minimal decoder because the newer ones have better detail, led lighting, interior detail, and sound.

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cookee_nz		#4 Posted : 05 July 2023 09:53:59(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 31/12/2010(UTC) Posts: 3,955 Location: Paremata, Wellington		As Jean pointed out, this is not a motorized Railcar, it's just a trailer, and not practical to even attempt to install a motor. It's normally pulled behind a 3016 Railbus either by itself, or with other 4018 trailers. Steve
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marklinist5999		#5 Posted : 05 July 2023 14:29:49(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 10/02/2021(UTC) Posts: 3,139 Location: Michigan, Troy		Oh, then I would leave it a trailer.


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heinrichhess		#6 Posted : 05 July 2023 15:53:58(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 20/05/2023(UTC) Posts: 214 Location: Wales, powys		I am after a powered bus on digital do marklin make 1 or should i convert older mod's

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marklinist5999		#7 Posted : 05 July 2023 21:59:35(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 10/02/2021(UTC) Posts: 3,139 Location: Michigan, Troy		New! Much better details, running, and sound. I think intyerior led lighting also.


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cookee_nz		#8 Posted : 05 July 2023 23:46:58(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 31/12/2010(UTC) Posts: 3,955 Location: Paremata, Wellington		Originally Posted by: heinrichhess I am after a powered bus on digital do marklin make 1 or should i convert older mod's That depends totally on your budget. You could convert a 3016 to add digital and those are not expensive. You might even find one already converted. Or, there are new versions already digital from the factory. If you search google for "Marklin railbus" and click "Images" you will see a huge range, different versions, colours etc with catalogue numbers. Take your pick and start searching ebay
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