This is the original LFCM in a Märklin 3068 locomotive. The motor from a 609?4 conversion set will not fit directly with this motor.
Updated 07.06.2013
The LFCM is recognized by one carbon brush and one copper brush, connected to a flat collector. The motor cover is rather big, and comes in two versions, with different motor covers. The two different motor covers, as well as two different rotors, comes with the conversion sets.
In a locomotive it may look like this:
This is the original LFCM in a Märklin 3068 locomotive. The motor from a
609?4 conversion set will not fit directly with this motor.
See the conversion of my Märklin 3068 NSB Di3a 3.641
The conversion sets:
There have been three different conversion sets for locomotives with the LFCM
motor.
| Set | motor | decoder | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60904 | 5-pole high power motor |
c91 | No longer produced by Märklin |
| 60924 | mfx | ||
| 60944 | none | A decoder must be bought separately |
The c91 decoder in 60904:
This photo shows the c91 decoder without it's plastic cover. The lamp on
the top does not belong to the decoder.
In the 60904 it was (not produced anymore) a so called c91 decoder, with a row of eight switches (so called Mouse Piano) to set the decoder address and two potentiometers to adjust the maximum locomotive speed and the acceleration/deceleration time. The decoder receives data from the digital train controller, one way communication only. With a Märklin control device you may select between 80 locomotive addresses. The decoder dimensions are 36 x 21x 9 mm. If required, it fits into a holder 258820.
The mfx decoder in 60924:
In the 60924 conversion set we find a mfx decoder. It means, among others, that the decoder
is adjusted from outside, from the train controller. You can set a lot of
things, like the address (if you use a Delta controller or the 6021 Control Unit),
the maximum speed, which can be set rather accurate, the acceleration and
deceleration time can be set individually and you have some control of the
different functions of the decoder.
If using The Märklin Systems, either with the Mobile Station or the
Central Station, the decoder is reporting itself to the control system, two way
communication.
It is not necessary to set an address. The decoder dimensions are 22,3 x 15,5 x
5,5 mm. If required, it fits into a holder 456200. This decoder is
wrapped into a sort of rubber tube in the conversion sets.
The Märklin conversion sets 60904 and 60924 are no longer available from Märklin, and are replaced by a separate motor set and a choice of separate decoders.
The new motor conversion set, 60944:
The conversion set 60944 is the motor and small parts only. I think these
parts are identical to the motor parts from 60904 and 60924, but I have not seen
them yet. The decoder of your choice must be bought separately.
There are four different decoders types to choose from:
The new decoders:
60942, mLD, multi protocol decoder (mfx, MM1, MM2 and DCC) with an amplifier board,
six function outputs
60962, mLD, multi protocol decoder (mfx, MM1, MM2 and DCC) with wires and an 8-pole
NEM connector, four function outputs
6094?, mSD, multi protocol sound decoder (mfx, MM1, MM2 and DCC) with an amplifier
board, six function outputs and speaker
6096?, mSD; multi protocol sound decoder (mfx, MM1, MM2 and DCC) with wires and an
8-pole NEM connector, four function outputs and speaker
The sound decoder's number last digit: 5 is for steam engines, 6 is for diesel
and 7 is for electric locomotives.
The mSD decoders
60948 and 60949 has special amplifier boards suited for the 36-series Hobby
locomotives with bogies. 60948 for diesel engines and 60949 for electric
engines.
The mSD decoder 60940 has a 21 pole mtc connector, to fit into locomotives
with a factory fitted mtc21 amplifier board.
See this Märklin web site for detailed information.
Märklin 60904, 60924 and 60944 consists of a number of parts:
| Part name | Pcs. | Part number |
 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60904 | 60924 | 60944 | |||
| Decoder, c91 with DIP-switches | 1 | - | 603617 or 60902 | ||
| Decoder, mfx | 1 | - | 611298 or 60922 | ||
| Rotor, 7 teeth gear | 1 | 1 | 1 | 214118 | |
| Rotor, 8 teeth gear | 1 | 1 | 1 | 210888 | |
| Field magnet | 1 | 1 | 1 | 210882 | |
| Motor cover, MS 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 210881 | |
| Motor cover, MS 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 214121 | |
| Brushes | 2 | 2 | 2 | 601460 | |
| Noise suppressor (inductor) | 2 | 2 | 2 | 516520 | |
| Screw M2,5x12 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 785140 | |
| Screw M3x12 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 748810 | |
| Bulb socket | 2 | 2 | ? | 276770 | |
| Bulb 22 Volt | 2 | 2 | ? | 610080 | |
| Soldering lug | 1 | 1 | 1 | 231470 | |
| Capacitor | 2 | 600760 | |||
| Rubber tube | 2 | 2 | 2 | 787570 | |
| Decoder adjustment tool | 1 | 610080 | The photo shows the parts that came
with the 60924 set (60904 had a different decoder), like the screws,
the bulbs and bulb holders, noise suppressors (inductors) and rubber tubes.
The brushes for the motor and a soldering lug for ground connection also comes with the set. I am sure about the bulb sockets and the bulbs in the 60944 set. | ||
| Manual | 1 | 608899 | |||
| 1 | 611488 | ||||
| 1 | 179259 | ||||
Installation in a locomotive:
A number of locomotives may be converted without
any problems, but some require additional work. If you have some
mechanical and soldering skills, it is normally no problem to install the
conversion set into a locomotive. The locomotive must of course be in a
good mechanical condition prior to the conversion. If you don't have the
skills yourself it is recommended to leave the work to professionals, like your
Märklin dealer or the Märklin Repair Service in Göppingen, Germany.
This is a list compiled from different websites:
| Märklin number | Locomotive type | Rotor teeth | Motor cover | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3009 3027 3047 3108 |
DB series 44 | 7 | MS 1 | |
| 3004 | DB series 80 | 7 | MS 1 | |
| 3007 | DB series 06 | 7 | MS 1 | |
| 3011 | DB E 44 | 7 | MS 1 | |
| 3012 3013 |
SNCF10000 NS 1100 |
7 | MS 1 | |
| 3046 | SNCF 150 X | 7 | MS 1 | |
| 3014 | SBB Re 4/4 | 7 | MS 1 | |
| 3050 3350 |
SBB Ae 6/6 | 8 | MS 2 | |
| 3071 | SBB/NS Ram 500 | 8 | MS 2 | |
| 3022 3052 3159 3300 3322 |
DRG E 94 DB 194 |
8 | MS 2 | |
| 3023 3024 |
DRG E 18 | 7 | MS 1 | |
| 3041 3043 |
ÖBB 1043 SJ RC |
8 | MS 2 | Later models have DCM |
| 3045 | DSB N | 7 | MS 1 | |
| 3051 3055 3161 3168 |
NS 1200 | 8 | MS 2 | |
| 3072 3147 3772 and derivates |
DB V 100 DB 212 |
8 | MS 2 | Later models have DCM |
| 3021 3081 3184 3921 |
DB V 200 | 7 | MS 1 | |
| 3073 | BR Warship Class | 7 | MS 1 | |
| 3053 3054 |
DB E 03 DB103 |
8 | MS 2 | Later models have DCM |
| 3074 3075 3774 |
DB 216 | 8 | MS 2 | Guide pin on field magnet must be shortened Later models have DCM |
| 3096 3100 3112 3113 and derivates |
DB series 86 | 8 | MS 1 | |
| 3063 3066 3067 3068 3173 3143 and derivates |
CFL 1600 DSB MX, MY NSB Di3a, Di3b SNCB 204 |
8 | MS 2 | Early models may have a motor that does not fit, see photo on top of page Later models have DCM |
| 3083 3091 3092 3093 3111 |
S 3/6 SNCB Series 59 |
8 | MS 1 | Requires a motor cover modification for the body to fit over the motor |
The decoder functions:
| Function | Direction | 60904 | 60924 | Remarks for 60924 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| f0 | forward | yes, changing with direction | On the mfx decoder in 60924 these selections can be done with the Central Station 60212 or newer. In addition to the acceleration and braking delay, this decoder also have a shunting speed setting, normally also controlled with f4. This may be set to e.g. f3 with the Central Station. Also the output type and intensity can be selected, like light, flashing light, smoke unit etc. | |
| reverse | yes, changing with direction | |||
| f1 | forward | yes | yes, one direction only and/or on/off with start or stop may be selected. | |
| reverse | ||||
| f2 | forward | yes | ||
| reverse | ||||
| f4 | forward | acceleration and braking delay cancelled |
Shunt speed and delay may be separated | |
| reverse | ||||
A Central Station screenshot:
The left half shows an mfx decoder, identical to the one in the 60924 set, the right half shows a c91 decoder, like the one in 60904. The different functions are indicated far left and far right in the picture. From the top we have f0, front head lamps, f1, for instance interior light front end, f2, for instance Telex rear end, f3, shunting speed (not on the c91) and f4, cancelling the acceleration and the deceleration delay. The function order and position (which key to press) may be altered with the mfx decoder, but are fixed with c91 decoder.
Installation in a locomotive
A number of locomotives may be converted without any problems, but some require additional work. If you have some mechanical and soldering skills, it is normally no problem to install the conversion set into a locomotive. The locomotive must of course be in a good mechanical condition prior to the conversion. If you don't have the skills yourself it is recommended to leave the work to professionals, like your Märklin dealer or the Märklin Repair Service in Göppingen, Germany.
Some photos from the installations:
Newer Märklin 3068NSB Di3b motor, using the 60924 conversion set:
The photo shows motor cover MS2
3071 SBB/NS Ram 500 motor, using 60904 conversion set:
The photo shows motor cover MS2
3772 DB 212 motor, using 60904 motor parts, and 60932 mfx
sound decoder:
The photo shows motor cover MS1
There are many internet sites regarding this kind of conversions and how to solve the difficulties. Just search for Märklin 60904, 60924 or 60944 conversion.