 Joined: 18/03/2021(UTC) Posts: 13 Location: Wisconsin, Oshkosh
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I recently bought a Sprint set. It includes roadway, a rectifier and cars so I am able to run the cars.
The tires are probably the original and are very hard so have little traction. Does anyone have any experience with trying to increase the tire traction?
The motor ( Inline version 2) on one of the cars does not run. Any sources for used parts in USA?
I replaced the DC motors in two of the cars with very small Mabuchi motors, they originally had Inline version 1 motors.
I have spent time on the Swedish Sprint website that was suggested in this forum. It is a great resource for troubleshooting problems. They apparently sell parts and aftermarket tires. Does anyone have any experience with purchasing parts or service through that website?
I found parts available on eBay in Germany. So that would be an option.
Thanks in advance.
Roger
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I had one set some years ago (around 50 years :-) ) and the only thing I remember about tires was that the original ones were very thin and
cars were considerably faster, specially in curves, with the larger tires.
Unfortunately and opposite to what happened with the trains, I don't know where it is.
Miguel
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Best regards,
Miguel
Mostly Märklin H0.
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Joined: 18/03/2021(UTC) Posts: 13 Location: Wisconsin, Oshkosh
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Miguel,
Thank you for the fast reply.
I am having the same problem with the car’s sliding out in corners. I may try to add a small amount of weight to help with traction.
How are the rubber tires removed from the wheels?
Roger
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Originally Posted by: Hematite 
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How are the rubber tires removed from the wheels?
Roger
Just use the thumb to push them out of the car. |
Best regards,
Miguel
Mostly Märklin H0.
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Joined: 18/03/2021(UTC) Posts: 13 Location: Wisconsin, Oshkosh
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The original tires cracked and fell apart when I removed them from the wheels.
I took some measurements of the wheels and found the dimensions were very close to CB 15mm x 7mm wheels.
To make a long story short I found that Quick Slicks CB28F and CB29XF Silicone tires for 15mm x 7mm wheels worked very well on my track. They were $6.99 per pair.
Now I am trying to find an 8 tooth pinion gear that will fit on the 1.5mm motor shaft.
Hope this is useful information.
Roger
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Joined: 18/03/2021(UTC) Posts: 13 Location: Wisconsin, Oshkosh
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Thank you very much for the suggestion.
This is an incredible resource for Marklin newbies like myself.
Roger
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Originally Posted by: Hematite Thank you very much for the suggestion.
This is an incredible resource for Marklin newbies like myself.
Roger
Hello Hematite, I came across your posts about Märklin Sprint. Since 7 years I collect and restore Sprint cars and write blogs about Märklin Sprint. https://marklinsprint.home.blog/and I have an Instagram account about Sprint. I am also a member of the Swedish Marklin Racing Club. If you have any (technical) questions concerning Sprint, please feel free to ask. Kind regards. Aart Holland
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