Thanks for the slow speed coupling sequence at about the 14 minute mark. I have found that with careful brush spring tensioning many of the 3 slot motors slow speed run brilliantly. The NOHAB Co-Co is my best performer and I still fondly remember the slow speed running sequence I challenged you to. Your loco has a well adjusted reversal system. Not 'allowed' to do Marklin any more as I am a scratchbuilder and time is short. Still enjoy your videos.
Superb stuff ! I particularly enjoyed the prototype information as I find it difficult to get details over here in Scotland . Most publications seem to be in German, understandably ,so I really appreciate the information .
Wonderful distinctive and most intriguing Swiss locomotives these are, as well as the model. Such a classic in real and within the Märklin range; as 3050 at first since 1964 according to 3Rail wiki, but still available as 39365 in modern digital form. Therefore a true Märklin classic indeed. Your era is the 1980s of course. Most of them have been withdrawn in the real but I'm not sure if some are still in service (for freight evidently). Anyway, excellent purchase and history-telling of the prototype.
thanks Linda, there are a few example around in museums (for example SBB Historic), and they come out on special runs now an then. Glad yoou found the video interesting.
Hello! I am a huge fan of the Ae 6/6 locos. I grew up in Geneva, and spent years growing my Marklin set, along with going to the main train station to watch the trains. Once I was on the platform chatting with a friend when all of a sudden, a Green 6/6 came through the station at speed. It was loud and intimidating! I jumped out of my shoes as she passed by. A few years ago, I was back visiting, and I noticed all the engines were now red. I prefer the green color on them. I have a 1960 6/6 and a modern digital 6/6. The older units appear to be slightly wider at the beam. Not sure if Marklin changed the actual size over the years. Thanks for posting.
Thanks for sharing and for your time today. It wouldn't surprise me that the models shrunk over time, the quest for true 1/87 took a very long time and still carries on to this day 😉
Informative, clear, concise, full of nice pictures, excellent narrative, pristine diction, beautiful trains running, it’s impossible to ask for more! Do you have a Patreon account?
Many thanks! No, no patrean account... well not yet anyway... I think the channel is a bit too small for that, but the "super thanks" feature (the "present" button under the video, depending on the window size, it might be hidden under the "..." menu) is activated for anyone who fancies sending something my way. Thanks for the visit today.
Very nice video. The 3050 is also one of m favorites (I've 2 ex actually) and both are running very smooth! The quality of this model is excellent and you can find very good one at second hand, to an affordable price too. Good old 60/70-ties!
Many thanks for that info! I didn't know about this special version of the TEE panoramawagon from Märklin. I have the standard DB version (4090) in combination with the TEE loco BR 103 (3053) which is a nice set too! I will start looking for a 4169 also now.... @@The3rdRail
As usual a truly professional video with a huge amount of historical context’s I started my Marklin collection only 2 years ago, ling to way to go, but your channel is inspirational .. thanks…😊
I wouldn't say a huge amount of context info, I only scratched the surface 😉 Glad you appreciate the video, happy collecting! Remember:it is not a race... What matters is to have fun, one item at a time...
happy to offer first comment! lovely loco, i have the 3650 which has a different running number! I get the feeling the light profile is bigger than db locos? and thanks for all the links really interesting
Great stuff as always! I have a question for you. The other day, I ordered the 2857 set from 1984 off of ebay, which the seller claims is old stock--never run. It's supposed to arrive later today. Assuming that the locomotive really hasn't run in 40 years, would you recommend oiling it up before running it at all? Or should I try to run it a little bit first to loosen up whatever old factory lubricant is already there? Sorry for the off-topic question, but I figured you'd be most likely to respond to a comment on your most recent video!
Thanks! I read and reply to all comments whatever the age of the video. If the old oil is hard, it is unlikely that running the model will completely loosen it. If the set hasn't run for 40 years, after a quick forwards/backwards check to see what moves/works, I'd proceed with a service including lubrication. I think I have a few older videos about the 3312, which is the same technically as the one in the set. With this model it is important to make sure the contact springs (pickups) and trucks front and back are clean. This is explained in one of the videos. Good luck...
