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Bill

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    Halifax, Canada
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    Southern Region 1948 to 1969, All regions Modern era, and WR 1950's in O gauge

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  1. https://www.marklin-users.net/forum/posts/t49928-Use-AC-HO-Marklin-turnouts-with-DC-power-supply This might help with a turnout/points conversion from Marklin AC to DC running. I managed to convert a RH turnout successfully. The three way should be possible to work out. The main tricks are in (1) isolating the metal frog - Its a pressure fit and with some force it pops out - then grind it down so it no longer connects to the rails (2) removing the flat metal piece that connects the switch blades. (3) connecting up the rails to restore power to them The video gives one the confidence to perform the necessary surgery. Its in German and the guy works very fast so I needed to keep stopping it... . But one you get the principle its all good. I too have a ton of EZ track. The Trix track is easier to set up and break down. Sometimes one simply has to bite the bullet and write off the investment. Such is the pain of learning. Below is an image of the three way. The way its constructed suggests it is one large frog. It could be quite a headache ! It could be expensive to find out..
  2. It seems that they do - I have been wasting my precious time - an interesting waste of time - It would be cleaner and simp0ler to use Trix! The good news is it looks as though the Trix and Marklin will click together
  3. Thanks - I'll check it out... It depends if the dimensions of the track are the identical - Lengths of the straights and radii of the curves and so on.. I managed to adapt some Marklin points to DC...
  4. The Impermanent Way is my current modus operandi in layout building. Every time trains run the track goes different places. As part of this I am experimenting with using Maerklin C track for DC running. A small operation with a pair if snips at each end of a piece of track and voila - AC becomes DC. ( I have yet to figure out what to do with points/turnouts... ) I was wondering if anyone else has any experience to share in this field of experimentation? C track is very versatile and to my eye has a pleasing profile. Maerklin also make a useful range of accessories for it..
  5. I do have three of these beasties from the first batch in Olive green all different. All boxed original and pristine not weathered . Downside - I live in Canada at the expensive end of the postal chain!
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    Hello The good news is that I have both MR-003 BR Early 68184 and MR-004 BR Late (Dept 57) up for grabs The bad news is that I live in Canada.. Happy to post if you can afford the freight.. Best regards Bill
  7. Hello - what would you like? Network Rail boxed Pair 97302/97304/ in original box with bits unattached Network Rail 97302 single with bits unattached DRS 37229 - Jonty Jarvis with bits unattatched Only ever test run Please let me know if you are interested.. (I do live in Canada so postage won't be that cheap..)
  8. Having recently returned from the point and shoot wilderness and acquired a DSLR - Canon EOS T7i / 800D.. It is obvious that 1 battery won't do.. And after much investigation have opted to get hold of a third party battery or two., Asperx LP-E17 They seem to only come in pairs with a charger in tow.. but its a USB charger rather than the AC charger that Canon supplies.. And according to someone on some far-flung YouTube video, last well and don't evoke Canons battery nanny.. Also, the charger will, apparently, charge up Canons original offering. Anyways.. I'll soon find out the veracity of any of this and report back, that is if anyone is still interested..
  9. Here is a mug shot of the lead Loco of the Halifax to Montreal express (ave speed in the region of 50 kph..).. on a rainy day..
  10. There was a reason for that horn..
  11. Sending a package small packet Air is about $22.00 Canadian which is about 14 pounds UK.. I would want 80 pounds for 68184 so about 94 pounds total.. If it needs to be tracked then its $56.00 or about 34 pounds UK.. For a total of 114 Pounds.. Let me know if this falls within your budget..
  12. Hello - I have 68184 available, mint and unused if you want it - along with number 57 in similar condition.. I do live in Canada
  13. It is seven years later.. And all things eventually turn up.. and yes its players again Promoting their products in Pullman cars.. You don't stick branding on your products unless you have (a) permission (b) Intend to make money through advertising. (c) want to associate your product with prestige.. With players you will travel in style, etc.. Senior Service also did a similar thing with BR for their revamped Pullman services.. (P.S. the seller never even noticed the Pullman logo or even realised that it related to rail travel in a bygone era!
  14. Taken on 7th May 2019 at Bedford Nova Scotia, crossing the Sackville river - (Perhaps it was going home .) GMTX 2257 - I believe its a GP 38-2 ? P.S. A few moments later just after it had crossed..
  15. Hello If instead you want the Hawksworth maroon R4410 or the 4405A Custard and cream, then these are available.. Regards Bill
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