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Offline MarklinFan  
#1 Posted : 28 October 2006 11:56:31(UTC)
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Do any members have experience with Ace Trains?

http://cgi.ebay.de/MALLA...zt_W0QQitemZ230043628138

I am curious as to their quality of manufacture and their running characteristics?

I know practically no others equal Marklin, but am just curious.

Thanks.
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Offline digilox1  
#2 Posted : 28 October 2006 12:23:00(UTC)
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Looks good.

http://www.acetrains.com/_index.html

See section mechanics.

Regards,
Manfred
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Offline steventrain  
#3 Posted : 28 October 2006 13:16:26(UTC)
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Very good,It is 7mm gauge.
Large Marklinist 3- Rails Layout with CS2/MS2/Boosters/C-track/favorites Electric class E03/BR103, E18/E118, E94, Crocodiles/Steam BR01, BR03, BR05, BR23, BR44, BR50, Big Boy.
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Offline Rowan  
#4 Posted : 28 October 2006 13:49:46(UTC)
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Very interesting,any one got one?
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Offline xxup  
#5 Posted : 28 October 2006 14:06:54(UTC)
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It seems that they sell the locos and the wagons, but how do you get track and 24V transformers??
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Offline steventrain  
#6 Posted : 28 October 2006 19:45:23(UTC)
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Quote:
[size=1" face="Verdana" id="quote]quote:Originally posted by Rowan
<br />Very interesting,any one got one?


Never have one.
Large Marklinist 3- Rails Layout with CS2/MS2/Boosters/C-track/favorites Electric class E03/BR103, E18/E118, E94, Crocodiles/Steam BR01, BR03, BR05, BR23, BR44, BR50, Big Boy.
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Offline WelshMatt  
#7 Posted : 28 October 2006 23:24:34(UTC)
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ACE have a good reputation - their models are essentially in the style of the pre-war O scale tinplate ranges. As for track, Lionel still offer 3-rail track in the USA and you can buy a 24v DC transformer intended for G scale (LGB 1A starter set units appear on ebay regularly). http://www.modelfair.com/acatalog/index.html has some ACE stock - look under "New Model Railways". I'll admit to having been tempted by one of their C/1 type coaches but as my only O loco is a Hachette Hornby (reproduction) SNCF electric they'd be rather wasted here!
Matt from Wales.

When you pay Range Rover prices, don't accept Lada quality
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Offline drstapes  
#8 Posted : 29 October 2006 01:47:51(UTC)
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Ace Trains are excellent British 0 gauge trains. Look at www.acetrains.com. I would call them the modern Hornby.
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Geoff (UK)

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Offline digilox1  
#9 Posted : 29 October 2006 03:25:22(UTC)
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Another source of modern sectional 3-rail track is Atlas.
Slim turnouts, double slips and even flex track are available.
According to their catalog it`s got an UV additive that makes it suitable also for outdoor use.

http://download.atlasrr.com/pg99-106.pdf

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Manfred
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