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Marklin wiring colors and track connections
Can you tell me what wire colors I should use where? Here is some help with Marklin connections and color codings used on wiring. If you follow these same rules, it...
Marklin wiring colors and track connections
Can you tell me what wire colors I should use where? Here is some help with Marklin connections and color codings used on wiring. If you follow these same rules, it...
Marklin Z-scale Relay 8947 in reverse loop
Is there info anywhere on how to use and wire a Marklin 8947 in a reverse loop to automatically change train direction? This picture shows how to wire the relay....
Marklin Z-scale Relay 8947 in reverse loop
Is there info anywhere on how to use and wire a Marklin 8947 in a reverse loop to automatically change train direction? This picture shows how to wire the relay....
Marklin 5625 Turnout Motor for 1-Scale
This article shows you how to connect the Marklin 5625 turnout motor, used in 1-Gauge, to a controller. Wire and Plug colors When you start wiring turnout motors, it helps...
Marklin 5625 Turnout Motor for 1-Scale
This article shows you how to connect the Marklin 5625 turnout motor, used in 1-Gauge, to a controller. Wire and Plug colors When you start wiring turnout motors, it helps...
Marklin 276770 lamp sockets
I have a SFCM loco from the 80s and wanted to use the ESU 54631 LokPilot V4.0 Digital Set #2 to convert for use with my MS2. Would I still...
Marklin 276770 lamp sockets
I have a SFCM loco from the 80s and wanted to use the ESU 54631 LokPilot V4.0 Digital Set #2 to convert for use with my MS2. Would I still...
Marklin Z-scale Mini-Club motors replacement chart
You can improve the running performance of your older Marklin Z-scale models, by upgrading the 3-pole motors in those models to the new Mini-club 5-pole motor. The list below shows you...
Marklin Z-scale Mini-Club motors replacement chart
You can improve the running performance of your older Marklin Z-scale models, by upgrading the 3-pole motors in those models to the new Mini-club 5-pole motor. The list below shows you...
Is your Marklin Sound Car without sound?
The Marklin sound cars are an easy way to add sound to your layout. Most of the Marklin sound cars have a 21-pin decoder that is mounted upside down on...
Is your Marklin Sound Car without sound?
The Marklin sound cars are an easy way to add sound to your layout. Most of the Marklin sound cars have a 21-pin decoder that is mounted upside down on...