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Model Forum / General / Railroads / December 2006Question: Marklin Z-Scale
Hello. I have been looking at Marklin Z-Scale sets. There is one on eBay I am considering buying, but in doing some research on the set, I found (as seen in the link below) that it uses AC to power the train. I am hoping this is a misprint. Here is the link to where I found the info: http://www.rocousa.com/Marklin_pages/81466.htm Is this info correct? Is it possible that this is an older (2004) set and they have changed since? Or are all Marklin Z-Scale sets AC? Any help would be appreciated.  SignatureKen McClellan www.hoboshack.com The Model Railroad Forum > Hello. I have been looking at Marklin Z-Scale sets. There is one on eBay I > am considering buying, but in doing some research on the set, I found (as [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > > Is this info correct? No, no, no, no. Z scale is DC, Märklin is only AC (and 3 rail) in scale H0, the rest is DC like all other manufactures. Klaus SignatureModelbane Europas hjemmeside: http://www.modelbaneeuropa.hadsten.dk Modeltog, internet, gratis spambekæmpelse, elektronik og andet: http://home6.inet.tele.dk/moppe > No, no, no, no. > Z scale is DC, Märklin is only AC (and 3 rail) in scale H0, the rest is > DC like all other manufactures. > > Klaus Wow, that's a relief. Thanks for the help! Ken > Wow, that's a relief. Thanks for the help! You're most welcome Z-scale is way too small for me. H0 is more appropiate, here I can get the details of the trains and fix everything myself. Latest puchase is a model of the first long distance steam engine in germany, called "Saxonia" http://www.modelbaneeuropa.hadsten.dk/klaus/saxonia.jpg Klaus SignatureModelbane Europas hjemmeside: http://www.modelbaneeuropa.hadsten.dk Modeltog, internet, gratis spambekæmpelse, elektronik og andet: http://home6.inet.tele.dk/moppe > Latest puchase is a model of the first long distance steam engine in > germany, called "Saxonia" > http://www.modelbaneeuropa.hadsten.dk/klaus/saxonia.jpg That is very nice! I love HO as well, but I have a fascination with miniatures, and the smaller the better. I have purchased a Z-Scale set off eBay (haven't recieved it yet) and am looking at another. I want to do a small table top layout just for fun. We also do O-Gauge as well, but right now N is our primary focus. Thanks again for the help. Ken www.hoboshack.com > Hello. I have been looking at Marklin Z-Scale sets. There is one on eBay I > am considering buying, but in doing some research on the set, I found (as [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > > Ken McClellanwww.hoboshack.comThe Model Railroad Forum -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Have you seen "Z-Track" magazine? http://www.ztrack.com/ Marklin Z Scale is dc, but is there a limit as to the voltage used? I recall seeing a MRC power pack adapted for use with Z scale that had a "stop" on the control knob. Bill Bill's Railroad Empire N Scale Model Railroad: http://www.billsrailroad.net Brief History of N Scale: http://www.billsrailroad.net/history/n-scale Model Railroad Books, Toys, and Trains: http://www.billsrailroad.net/bookstore Resources--Links to 1,200 sites: http://www.billsrailroad.net/bills-favorite-links > > Hello. I have been looking at Marklin Z-Scale sets. There is one on eBay I > > am considering buying, but in doing some research on the set, I found (as [quoted text clipped - 19 lines] > recall seeing a MRC power pack adapted for use with Z scale that had a > "stop" on the control knob. Maerklin Z is DC 2 rail, but the voltage is limited to 8-9 volts. At that voltage they run like scalded cockroaches, so (upper range) scale speeds are achieved at lower voltages still. Until 5-10 years ago the motor armatures were 3 pole. Circa 10 years ago they started to fit 5 pole armatures to their most expensive locos and these have gradually been fitted throughout their range. The improvements in running standards with the new armature are worth having! Regards, Greg.P. > Marklin Z Scale is dc, but is there a limit as to the voltage used? I > recall seeing a MRC power pack adapted for use with Z scale that had a > "stop" on the control knob. It's the MRC-1300 as modified by Micro-Trains Lines for use by Zedders. http://www.abodysite.com/PEB-ModelRR/Zed/MTL_mod_MRC-1300_b.jpg and http://www.abodysite.com/PEB-ModelRR/Zed/MTL_mod_MRC-1300_a.jpg as well as http://www.abodysite.com/PEB-ModelRR/Zed/MTL_mod_MRC-1300_c.jpg FYI, actual pics of a Micro-Trains Lines modified unit (mine) are found here in this directory: (1 Meg digicam pics) http://www.abodysite.com/PEB-ModelRR/Zed/2006-12-30/ For your own piece of mind, run a DC voltage check on the unit if you pick one up. Just to be sure. I did, and then marked more info on the sticker that MTLines stuck on the face of the unit. Whether it needed to be done or not, I feel better about the testing. Just to be sure. More info, do not use a regular commonly found DC controller such as a MRC Tech 4 220 for example. These have what's called "pulse power" and are (according to MTLines) not good for the little Zed Locos. I just took their word on that one, to be sure. info pic re- above statement here: http://www.abodysite.com/PEB-ModelRR/Zed/MTL_F7_sheet_01_detail.jpg (on a side note, the Tech 4 220 I've got works just great with my N scale stuff. You can literally make an N scale Atlas GP-7 non-decoder "CRAWL" around a small 10 foot test line layout in 42 minutes if you try!) Hope, some if any of this helps, Pete in Calgary, AB, CA >> Marklin Z Scale is dc, but is there a limit as to the voltage used? I >> recall seeing a MRC power pack adapted for use with Z scale that had a [quoted text clipped - 35 lines] > > Pete in Calgary, AB, CA Thank you and everyone for all the help, it is greatly appreciated. I now have two Marklin sets on the way, and an expansion set. This is gonna be GREAT! SignatureKen McClellan www.hoboshack.com The Model Railroad Forum I believe some Marklin HO info has leaked into that Zed page. I've got both Marklin and Micro-Trains Line Zed setups and neither is AC, as I'm sure others will tell you as well. Pete in Calgary, AB, CA > are all Marklin Z-Scale sets AC? Any help > would be appreciated. |
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