11-11-2014, 12:51 PM
Hey guys,
As I model the late 1970s, there were a few interesting prototypes out there that I'd like to represent. One such prototype is Amtrak X995, the prototype Swedish engine that would become the AEM7. As it turns out, Marklin produces this model, and they show up fairly frequently on Ebay.
However, the main challenge would be making it work on 2-rail DC. I am sure someone here has experience with Marklin AC engines, and I am curious if they know the details of the construction of AC powered HO engines.
What I'd like to do, is order the guts of an Atlas AEM7 and adapt them to the Marklin engine. However, I think I was told that the wheel sets in the AC engine are a single electrically conductive piece, and are not insulated from each other. This would prevent me from simply rewiring and re-motoring the model.
Can anyone shed some light on this? would this be too much of a headache to rebuild?
As I model the late 1970s, there were a few interesting prototypes out there that I'd like to represent. One such prototype is Amtrak X995, the prototype Swedish engine that would become the AEM7. As it turns out, Marklin produces this model, and they show up fairly frequently on Ebay.
However, the main challenge would be making it work on 2-rail DC. I am sure someone here has experience with Marklin AC engines, and I am curious if they know the details of the construction of AC powered HO engines.
What I'd like to do, is order the guts of an Atlas AEM7 and adapt them to the Marklin engine. However, I think I was told that the wheel sets in the AC engine are a single electrically conductive piece, and are not insulated from each other. This would prevent me from simply rewiring and re-motoring the model.
Can anyone shed some light on this? would this be too much of a headache to rebuild?
Modeling New Jersey Under the Wire 1978-1979.
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