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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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Nice, nice report............ |
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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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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
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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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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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Is it hard to keep the locos on the track at that angle? |
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Well, this is Texas ... [:p]
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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 ...
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True - half way to Australia where we have to run our trains upside down... |
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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.
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Nup.. All amaturers.. They should have listened to Terry Pratchett!  |
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Yep - his Discworld books are John |
I hope no one visits a poor Southener's layout in Brooklyn. Intruders beware of Gators.
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...and I thought it was a super-super-elevated curve for those fast ICEs... |
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I will need a box of pain-killers for my poor neck.............. |
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