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Offline icf1vvn  
#1 Posted : 15 April 2024 22:24:51(UTC)
icf1vvn

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Location: California, Garden Grove
Hello Everyone,
I am new to Marklin world. I have an AC M track layout. Last week I bought a Marklin train from Ebay as-is. When I opened the top and found out there is a decoder inside. I can't find any instruction/info to reset the decoder so I can run on my M layout. Enclosed are the photos of the train and decoder.
Would you please help. AppreciatedIMG_0626.JPGIMG_0627.JPGIMG_0623.JPG
Offline H0  
#2 Posted : 15 April 2024 22:39:30(UTC)
H0


Joined: 16/02/2004(UTC)
Posts: 15,360
Location: DE-NW
Hi!
Welcome to the forum!

Set all DIP switches to the OFF position for analogue operation. Switches 1 and 2 are now in the ON position.
Regards
Tom
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Offline JohnjeanB  
#3 Posted : 15 April 2024 22:46:44(UTC)
JohnjeanB

France   
Joined: 04/02/2011(UTC)
Posts: 3,366
Location: Paris, France
Hi (a first name would be better)
It looks like a Delta decoder and the 4 switches must be OFF to run in analogue mode.
To know more I suggest you to read this https://www.marklin-users.net/ht...digital/DIdeltaaddr.html
Since it is a forum (a group of friends) an introduction is welcome:
- where you are
- what scale you like
- what are your projects
- etc

Far from being a police interrogation, it is rather a good way to start a conversation.
Here a Märklin fan in digital HO, computer control from Paris area and former Engineer in electronics and systems having worked in France, USA, Canada, China, Taiwan, Germany.
Cheers
Jean
Offline icf1vvn  
#4 Posted : 15 April 2024 23:07:05(UTC)
icf1vvn

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Joined: 15/04/2024(UTC)
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Location: California, Garden Grove
Switched 1 and 2 OFF, put on the track and see the light is ON but the train is idle. I guess the train may need some works on the motor since the seller told me that the train was in storage for years.
Thanks soooooo much and appreciated.

Btw, I am from USA, retiree, just enter Marklin world, so far just start with Marklin MAC M track starter kit. Hope to learn more from everyone.
Offline H0  
#5 Posted : 15 April 2024 23:19:41(UTC)
H0


Joined: 16/02/2004(UTC)
Posts: 15,360
Location: DE-NW
The hardened oil syndrome (HOS) can really lock up the motor and/or gears.
A complete degreasing is the best treatment then. SR24 works better for me than iso-propyl alcohol. But there are other liquids you can try.
Grease sparingly afterwards.
Regards
Tom
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"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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Offline icf1vvn  
#6 Posted : 16 April 2024 15:26:59(UTC)
icf1vvn

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Posts: 3
Location: California, Garden Grove
Yup, I cleaned up the motor but all wheels & gears are lock up. Will search youtube video to learn how to disassemble completely and put it back together.
Thank you for your advice and have a nice day.
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Offline 1borna  
#7 Posted : 20 April 2024 21:08:18(UTC)
1borna

Croatia   
Joined: 21/12/2012(UTC)
Posts: 1,421
Location: Hrvatska
For burnt locomotives, I use a contact spray that quickly dissolves oil residues, sometimes the axles, gears and lubrication points need to be sprayed several times.
Sometimes I have to open the engine and use pliers to pull out the rotor, which is baked on the shaft bearing. After everything becomes mobile, I drive the model for a while and then lubricate everything. Then it is good to drive it back and forth for half an hour so that it warms up and the oil reaches all the moving parts.
Check out my workshop and those of others.
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Offline marklinist5999  
#8 Posted : 20 April 2024 22:29:03(UTC)
marklinist5999

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Posts: 3,454
Location: Michigan, Troy
Deoxit spray contact cleaner.
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