Ok to run MARX electric trains with ZW? | O Gauge Railroading On Line Forum

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I have a set of MARX that I'd like to test out...ok to run these with my old ZW?

This is a tin steamer - set #8994

Recommended voltage?

thanks!

1/29/175:34 PM

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franktrainOGR Forum Member SUPPORTING MEMBER

Should be no problem, mine runs at around 10 - 12 volts .

franktrain

wild maryOGR Forum Member

Absolutely. nod

El ClassicoOGR Forum Member

15V is my recommendation, although there was one I jacked up the voltage to 20V to break the old grease that had hardened loose

phillyreadingOGR Forum Member

I'm not sure how powerful a Marx transformer was but you may want to keep the post war ZW at no more then three fourths power on the handles.

I know that American Flyer engines do well with a post war ZW but again you can't fully open the throttle.

One thing I have found is that some American Flyer steam engines will make a buzzing noise if you use an MTH Z-1000 transformer.

Lee Fritz

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