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This is how a layout should sound! I grew up with Marklin trains made during the late 50s through the mid 70s. I always enjoyed the sound of the metal wheels and track.

Toller Fahrimpressionen. Schicke Aufnahmen. 👍👍

I love this! Just like I remember from my childhood in the 1970s. I still like to run my trains non-prototypically fast, it is more fun that way.

About the layout: - It is a temporary set-up I use to run my collection of old trains, nothing is screwed down. The rolling stock was made in the 1980s, the tooling is often older, so is the track system. - It is analogue, 16V AC - The locomotives are all analogue -> no motor regulation, no individual speed control - The speed is set centrally in a way that all trains can make the ramp to the elevated section. - Automation is done with relays, stopping is done by cutting power to isolated track sections - a small "Braking" effect before stopping sections is achieved with diodes, this is to avoid trains jumping signals Therefore: -> things are going (too) fast in places -> the stop/departure behaviour is not realistic by today's standards Normal behaviour with gear of this vintage... If I was interested in realism, I would collect something newer and would install scenery... The point here is to experience the models as one would have when they were new, using the functionality available at the time, with all the flaws it entails.

Hübsche Fahrimpressionen. Tolle Aufnahmen. 👍👍

About the layout: - It is a temporary set-up I use to run my collection of old trains, nothing is screwed down. The rolling stock was made in the 1980s, the tooling is often older, so is the track system. - It is analogue, 16V AC - The locomotives are all analogue -> no motor regulation, no individual speed control - The speed is set centrally in a way that all trains can make the ramp to the elevated section. - Automation is done with relays, stopping is done by cutting power to isolated track sections - a small "Braking" effect before stopping sections is achieved with diodes, this is to avoid trains jumping signals -> things are going fast in places, the stop/departure behaviour is not realistic by today's standards. If I was interested in realism, I would collect something newer and would install scenery... The point here is to experience the models as one would have when they were new, using the functionality available at the time, with all the flaws it entails.

About the layout: - It is a temporary set-up I use to run my collection of old trains, nothing is screwed down. The rolling stock was made in the 1980s, the tooling is often older, so is the track system. - It is analogue, 16V AC - The locomotives are all analogue -> no motor regulation, no individual speed control - The speed is set centrally in a way that all trains can make the ramp to the elevated section. - Automation is done with relays, stopping is done by cutting power to isolated track sections - a small "Braking" effect before stopping sections is achieved with diodes, this is to avoid trains jumping signals -> things are going fast in places, the stop/departure behaviour is not realistic by today's standards. If I was interested in realism, I would collect something newer and would install scenery... The point here is to experience the models as one would have when they were new, using the functionality available at the time, with all the flaws it entails.

About the layout: - It is a temporary set-up I use to run my collection of old trains, nothing is screwed down. The rolling stock was made in the 1980s, the tooling is often older, so is the track system. - It is analogue, 16V AC - The locomotives are all analogue -> no motor regulation, no individual speed control - The speed is set centrally in a way that all trains can make the ramp to the elevated section. - Automation is done with relays, stopping is done by cutting power to isolated track sections - a small "Braking" effect before stopping sections is achieved with diodes, this is to avoid trains jumping signals -> things are going fast in places, the stop/departure behaviour is not realistic by today's standards. If I was interested in realism, I would collect something newer and would install scenery... The point here is to experience the models as one would have when they were new, using the functionality available at the time, with all the flaws it entails.

About the layout: - It is a temporary set-up I use to run my collection of old trains, nothing is screwed down. The rolling stock was made in the 1980s, the tooling is often older, so is the track system. - It is analogue, 16V AC - The locomotives are all analogue -> no motor regulation, no individual speed control - The speed is set centrally in a way that all trains can make the ramp to the elevated section. - Automation is done with relays, stopping is done by cutting power to isolated track sections - a small "Braking" effect before stopping sections is achieved with diodes, this is to avoid trains jumping signals -> things are going fast in places, the stop/departure behaviour is not realistic by today's standards. If I was interested in realism, I would collect something newer and would install scenery... The point here is to experience the models as one would have when they were new, using the functionality available at the time, with all the flaws it entails.

About the layout: - It is a temporary set-up I use to run my collection of old trains, nothing is screwed down. The rolling stock was made in the 1980s, the tooling is often older, so is the track system. - It is analogue, 16V AC - The locomotives are all analogue -> no motor regulation, no individual speed control - The speed is set centrally in a way that all trains can make the ramp to the elevated section. - Automation is done with relays, stopping is done by cutting power to isolated track sections - a small "Braking" effect before stopping sections is achieved with diodes, this is to avoid trains jumping signals -> things are going fast in places, the stop/departure behaviour is not realistic by today's standards. If I was interested in realism, I would collect something newer and would install scenery... The point here is to experience the models as one would have when they were new, using the functionality available at the time, with all the flaws it entails.

Ah, this is really Märklin old school ... I can smell it!

I see my b-a-d effect on your running s-l-o-w-l-y. Very good boy. You get a Koala stamp; you don't get one on each hand until you show us slow starts and stops. Tom made a good comment; obviously a very bright fellow. Tom: make sure you tension the brush springs carefully; if so the locos realistically start and stop even quite heavy trains. Sadly replacement brush springs seem not available????????? Because of damp conditions could not run Marklin track, so two railed and converted to DC. Reversing effected by diodes, one connected in series with each field coil respectively. I often wonder why more Marklin operators do not do this to eliminate the troublesome reversal relay. I asked an expert who could see no problems with running on DC. He believed the motors should run cooler on DC. Does anyone know? My F7s run hot, but would probably be the same on factory specified AC - no stress or damage noticed. Always observe heat configuration on any model, stock or not. Running models on a conservative duty cycle is a good idea. As far as I know there are no problems running 3 rail as DC; Hornby Dublo did it, after-all. Again: does anyone know why not? Marklin of Sweden featured an upgrade of the 30xx 31xx F7 to digital and five slot armature. Worth seeing czcams.com/video/43ZlR_WuTrQ/video.html Thanks 3rd Rail; have fun Tom

I love the Märklin EMD F7s and have a bunch of them.

Did Germany have articulated locos?

May I ask how do you connect the flimsy little cable between the two locomotives?

volldampf!

Speedy Krokodil 🐊🚂

Buenísimo!

Pure joy to watch

Excelente video.👍🚂

One of my favorite Märklin locomotive of that period 😍

1:34 ❤

Great train, now I know what to do with my Umbauwagen...

I always enjoy watching your videos, keep them coming! Thanks

Very enjoyable as always! I always enjoy watching the connecting rods of the crocodile. Best wishes.

Indeed, very nice! The iconic 3021, I’ve got two plus one in teal and beige livery (3081). As a kid I wasn’t very fond of them but grew to like the after I read their history and importance in the development of the DB. Regards.

Thank you, this is exactly the kind of view I mentioned in a previous comment. It is very nice and different from your usual takes. Saludos!

Very nice trains! I wonder how running the trains with the locomotives at the back are affecting the blocks and automation of the layout.

All my life I’ve been in love with the 103 locomotive, my first one was a BR 89 (Märklin 3000), a Christmas gift from my grandfather when I was 8 years old, my next one was also a Christmas but from my parents, this time I had the opportunity to choose and I did, an electric monster the DB E03 and I fell in love!

I love trains running!

I just found another video that I missed and why, you have a second channel!! I just subscribed and enabled notifications.

I thought to have seems all of your videos but I just found I missed this lovely one. My bad. Your layout is very scenic, I love it but I wish you had some shoots at ground level from the other side.

Magníficos trenes y maqueta.👍🚂

Such vintage noises are so good

I got one! 3rd version. :))

Gorgeous long clip of a beautiful train. Camera work 1st Class, great start to 24

Very nice Swedish Day on your layout. All it's missing is the snow. Cheers.

Excellent a great way to start the New Year 😊

Schöner Fahrbetrieb auf dem Guten alten M-Gleis. 😊😊 Frohes Neues. 🧨🧨

Nice loco that P8 :))

Sehr schöne M-Gleis Anlage mit tollem Fahrbetrieb 👍🙋‍♂️ Gruß vom Michel

Great classic SJ set.

Just beautiful sir ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

Oh lovely sir ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

Absolutely beautiful !!!!!!!!!!!!

Absolutely beautiful sir ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

Superb ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

Nice. Thank you

sehr schön

Just can't beat that M-track sound and ops. Super.