looks like it

if everyting else fails...

Thanks!

thanks for the visit.

Glad you do.

I tidied up a while back. No data is available to share.

So nice of you, many thanks!

Much appreciated! Like, share and subscribe as they say...

Glad you think so!

I have done this already, check the previous upload.

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ou plus intimidants 😀

I think the oil Märklin has been using all the way until 10 years ago (the last time I bought Märklin oil) resinifies with age.If people use too much, this make matters worse, it resinifies quicker is locos are left unused for longer periods of time, and I think storage conditions and temperature also play a role, hence the hit and miss. Thanks as ever for your support, much appreciated, glad your enjoyed the video.

Noted!

I have the distinct impression you stopped watching as soon as WD-40 was mentioned, and engaged on this mini rant... There is no myth spreading going on here... Couple of things: 1) I don't advocate the use of WD-40 as a lubricant in this or any other of my videos. 2) WD-40 was engineered to displace water (W=water, D=Displacement, 40=40th iteration of the formula, it took a few tries to get the formulation right 😀), uses include freeing seized parts, be it due to corrosion, grease or dirt, and it, indeed, is not a durable lubricant, therefore not suitable for lubrication of models. But it is perfectly suitable for freeing seized parts. 3) Ideally, and I agree with you, you'd want to take everything apart and thoroughly clean each components individually. An ultrasonic cleaner is good for this... If you have one...But taking things apart gets complicated with Märklin axles, as wheels are pressed on axles, and even more when quartering is involved, The process requires tools and skills not everyone has to hand. 4) White spirit dissolves paint, not the best thing on models, I wouldn't use any... But they are your trains and you do want you want with them. Next time I would advise to take a deep breath, spend a bit of time actually trying to absorb what is being said, then comment... Thanks for the visit in any case, comments are always welcome, good or bad.

@ Hi. Thanks for your reply! No, not a rant, not at all. Thing is, the majority of people use WD40 for just about everything that’s stuck, no matter what. And true, I don’t use WD40 when I work on model trains. I also have been restoring juke boxes. The effects on those machines is no less than disastrous because WD40 and layers of nicotine form a sticky and hard to remove substance. And that’s where the effects of dried grease and WD40 come in. WD40 should be kept well away from delicate mechanisms. That’s what I think of the product, which if used properly, is fine for the purpose it was designed for. Greetings, Wilhelm.

That's very kind, thank you!

Thanks a lot, indeed, it takes a lot of discipline to keep things focussed 😉 Glad you appreciate the channel so much.

Glad you found it interesting. Thanks for your support!

Thank you very much! 🙏🙏

Thank you very much!

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Let me think about it...

Very expensive models, both then and now! They didn't actually have dual motors, however the 00/H0 crocs until 1975 had all their driving wheels driven, with a very large central motor and a rather over the top drivetrain. This can lend confusion as the later ones had only the single unit driving, which can give the impression of the early ones having dual motors. You are correct regarding the "scale". The post- '75 3056 onwards were true 1:87 H0 scale. The preceeding series CCS800 and 3015 were substantially larger. Many folk have attributed this as being 00 scale, especially as märklin used the 00 gauge reference in their earlier literature. However this is a misnomer: for märklin their 00 was 1:90, it was only later on they started to use the term H0 to fit in with overseas marketing, the products though were the same. Anyway, the crocodiles were sized that way (they're close on 1:76) due to just jamming in as much machinery as possible. The hoods are well over scale width to accomodate a lay flat reverser, had to clear the complex drive train when running around 287mm radius (about 11") curves. 'Twas a means to an end. With the comparison to an 01, the 01 is actually a large locomotive, the Reichsbahn loading gauge is actually comparable to the New York Centrals (for the US folk) whereas the Swiss loading gauge is smaller. Although lithe looking and an express locomotive, parked next to say a class 44 2-10-0 heavy goods locomotive, you get an appreciation of how large the 01 actually was, let alone the 05, or an 08. An FYI the Reichsbahn boiler used on the BR45 was only a metre shorter than that of the monstrous Lima 2-6-6-6 Allegheny (although the Allegheny had a combustion chamber which added to its lengtg)

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Glad you found some inspiration here. Rescuing orphans is a very noble task. Enjoy!

Go for it! Thanks for the visit!

They are nice models. Thanks for the comment!

My pleasure 😊

Many thanks! Nice of you to spend your valuable time here today.

they are nice too... Thanks for your time today.

noted.... Thanks for the visit!

@The3rdRail thanks for your great videos

Thank you! Cheers!

@ btw thanks for the reminder to let the loco’s run for 30min every once a year. Will let my ladies run next weekend. Most of them are at least 10 years younger 😄

enjoy!

Thanks for the interest and the visit!

usually ok on most models, but important nevertheless, especially on 33xx/35xx and digital models. Thanks for the visit!

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Mission accomplished! 🙏

I don't like putting solvents on plastics, but that it is just me 😉 They are your trains, you do what you want with them.

Thanks! Happy tinkering.

Thanks a lot, glad it helped.

Thanks very much! 👍

it is never too late, enjoy your trains! Thanks for the visit today.

No. Why do I feel a joke is coming?

@@The3rdRail Your voice sounded familiar

You can call me Walter if you want 😀 Thanks for the visit!

My collection is limited to the 1980s production. There is a quick overivew in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZ60fWCDdrKWjpo You can find descriptions of each version here: www.modelrailroadcollector.wiki/en-us/Model-Train-Directory#

I can only agree 🙏

You can take the unused hook off 😉, thanks for the visit!

Thanks, getting there slowly... Thanks for for coming back.

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