I would like to operate two Marx (Forward Only) trains on a figure 8. I have a Marx Bolck signal. Does anyone know how to wire this to operate two trains such as the Marx Twin Train set?
Thanks,
Bill
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I seem to remember that the Marx block signal came with instructions how to wire this accessory to start and stop a train. I had one on my childhood layout, so memory is vague, but seems like there was a way to operate two trains, but I did not try it. Some of the six inch/tinplate fans on here may chime in with current experience with
these.
My set is well buried at the moment. You can see it works by itself once set up. I will have to dig around for the instructions.
Steve
One (or more) of the Marx block signals had a train stop circuit built into it, similar to Lionel's 133 station. There's a resistor that ends up wired in series with the center rail when the light is red that cuts the voltage enough to stop the motor but not enough to cycle the reverse unit. When the signal goes back to green, the resistor is removed from the circuit and the train starts back up.
Unfortunately, I don't recall the item number. There was a guy at the Marx show and tell 2 years ago that had a layout to demonstrate this circuit. He even passed out a wiring diagram. A quick look in my train room didn't find the diagram though.
J White
Thank you for taking the time to reply.
Bill
On Thu, Feb 6, 2014 at 5:58 PM, O Gauge Railroading On Line Forum <<br />alerts@hoop.la> wrote:
Bill
On Thu, Feb 6, 2014 at 5:58 PM, O Gauge Railroading On Line Forum <<br />alerts@hoop.la> wrote:
Thank you for taking the time to reply.
Bill
On Thu, Feb 6, 2014 at 6:07 PM, O Gauge Railroading On Line Forum <<br />alerts@hoop.la> wrote:
Bill
On Thu, Feb 6, 2014 at 6:07 PM, O Gauge Railroading On Line Forum <<br />alerts@hoop.la> wrote:
Jim,
Thank you for taking the time to apply.
Bill
On Thu, Feb 6, 2014 at 9:38 PM, O Gauge Railroading On Line Forum <<br />alerts@hoop.la> wrote:
Thank you for taking the time to apply.
Bill
On Thu, Feb 6, 2014 at 9:38 PM, O Gauge Railroading On Line Forum <<br />alerts@hoop.la> wrote:
Steve,
Thanks for taking the time to respond. I have begun to really enjoy Marx
trains. I like American Flyer 3/16 size but the radius is too large for a
small pike. While Marx is trains are not as aestthetic as Flyer they
definitley have their own charm and operate really well.
Thank You,
Bill
On Thu, Feb 6, 2014 at 6:03 PM, O Gauge Railroading On Line Forum <<br />alerts@hoop.la> wrote:
Thanks for taking the time to respond. I have begun to really enjoy Marx
trains. I like American Flyer 3/16 size but the radius is too large for a
small pike. While Marx is trains are not as aestthetic as Flyer they
definitley have their own charm and operate really well.
Thank You,
Bill
On Thu, Feb 6, 2014 at 6:03 PM, O Gauge Railroading On Line Forum <<br />alerts@hoop.la> wrote:
