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McLae		#1 Posted : 14 November 2004 17:59:47(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 16/07/2002(UTC) Posts: 1,575 Location: DeSoto (Dallas area), TX		I bought a small selection of Electrotren catenary to test for compatibility with my old-style Marklin catenary. (For use in tunnels) What I found: 'Wire' is 100% the same as old marklin wire. If you drop them in a pile, you cannot tell which are which. The only difference is the lengths offered; not as many lengths as were in the full Marklin line. Masts: the top part of the mast where the wires connect is close to the same as Marklin masts. Wire connects the same way as with Marklin masts. The mast base is different: you have a block that screws down, then the mast slids on. This is the same technique that Viessmann uses for tower masts. If you are looking for parts to finish out a setup with the old Marklin catenary, electrotren catenary looks like a good option.
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franciscohg		#2 Posted : 15 November 2004 05:46:17(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 10/07/2002(UTC) Posts: 3,274 Location: Patagonia		Nice, nice report............
		German trains era I-II and selected III, era depends on the mood, mostly Maerklin but i can be heretic if needed XD, heresy is no longer an issue.. LOL

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MagnusG		#3 Posted : 15 November 2004 13:09:32(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 06/04/2004(UTC) Posts: 3 Location: ,		Hi all Märklinoholics! Quote: [size=1" face="Verdana" id="quote]quote: 'Wire' is 100% the same as old marklin wire. If you drop them in a pile, you cannot tell which are which. Well, not really, or at least my Electrotren wire differ a bit; they are more silvery and has sharper edges. But nevertheless they are a good substitute.

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drstapes		#4 Posted : 15 November 2004 23:38:18(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 23/08/2004(UTC) Posts: 764 Location: Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk		I believe Electrotren have been broufgt by Hornby. It will be interesting to see if 3 rail survives. You are right about the catenary masts, really compatible with old marklin ones regards
		Regards Geoff (UK) marklin HO from the 50's and 60's

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john black		#5 Posted : 15 November 2004 23:42:50(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 22/04/2004(UTC) Posts: 12,139 Location: New York, NY		Quote: [size=1" face="Verdana" id="quote]quote:Originally posted by drstapes <br />It will be interesting to see if 3 rail survives Do you mean 3-rail in general ? - Surely
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McLae		#6 Posted : 10 January 2005 04:18:55(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 16/07/2002(UTC) Posts: 1,575 Location: DeSoto (Dallas area), TX		I have some electrotren masts installed. I thought you would like to see what they look like. The electrotren masts are in the center with power connections. (New camera for Xmas!)[:p]
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xxup		#7 Posted : 10 January 2005 10:37:26(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 15/03/2003(UTC) Posts: 9,473 Location: Australia		Is it hard to keep the locos on the track at that angle?
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john black		#8 Posted : 10 January 2005 10:53:03(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 22/04/2004(UTC) Posts: 12,139 Location: New York, NY		Well, this is Texas ... [:p]
		I hope no one visits a poor Southener's layout in Brooklyn. Intruders beware of Gators. AT&SF, D&RGW, T&P, SP, WP, UP, BN, NYC, ARR, epI-III - analog & digital Marklin Classics only. CU#6021 FX-MOTOROLA DIGITAL SYSTEM. Fast as lightning and no trouble. What else ... Outlaw Member of BIG JUHAN's OUTSIDER CLUB. With the most members, worldwide

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xxup		#9 Posted : 10 January 2005 10:56:35(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 15/03/2003(UTC) Posts: 9,473 Location: Australia		True - half way to Australia where we have to run our trains upside down...
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john black		#10 Posted : 10 January 2005 11:18:26(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 22/04/2004(UTC) Posts: 12,139 Location: New York, NY		So perhaps Erastothenes, Kopernikus and Galileo weren't right, anyway ...
		I hope no one visits a poor Southener's layout in Brooklyn. Intruders beware of Gators. AT&SF, D&RGW, T&P, SP, WP, UP, BN, NYC, ARR, epI-III - analog & digital Marklin Classics only. CU#6021 FX-MOTOROLA DIGITAL SYSTEM. Fast as lightning and no trouble. What else ... Outlaw Member of BIG JUHAN's OUTSIDER CLUB. With the most members, worldwide

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xxup		#11 Posted : 10 January 2005 13:08:45(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 15/03/2003(UTC) Posts: 9,473 Location: Australia		Nup.. All amaturers.. They should have listened to Terry Pratchett!
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john black		#12 Posted : 10 January 2005 14:59:11(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 22/04/2004(UTC) Posts: 12,139 Location: New York, NY		Yep - his Discworld books are John
		I hope no one visits a poor Southener's layout in Brooklyn. Intruders beware of Gators. AT&SF, D&RGW, T&P, SP, WP, UP, BN, NYC, ARR, epI-III - analog & digital Marklin Classics only. CU#6021 FX-MOTOROLA DIGITAL SYSTEM. Fast as lightning and no trouble. What else ... Outlaw Member of BIG JUHAN's OUTSIDER CLUB. With the most members, worldwide

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rugauger		#13 Posted : 11 January 2005 05:19:59(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 19/12/2003(UTC) Posts: 1,205 Location: Swindon, Wiltshire		...and I thought it was a super-super-elevated curve for those fast ICEs...
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franciscohg		#14 Posted : 12 January 2005 00:51:48(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 10/07/2002(UTC) Posts: 3,274 Location: Patagonia		I will need a box of pain-killers for my poor neck..............
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