Testing on Märklin M-rails - JECO HG-A214.1 SJ HG-201

Testing and adjusting JECO HG-A214.1 for Märklin M-rail operation. Unboxing, Pull-test and overall performance.
Test av JECO ellok HG-A214.1 Anpassning för att fungera på Märklins M-räls. Uppackning och dragtest.

[@rmickel1322]

Ingenious! You are my #1 go-to expert as I REBUILD my Marklin M track layout after 50 years.

[@nitramretep]

Good review and great documentation of the corrective work, clever ideas and a great solution to the pick-up shoe issue! Thanks.

[@TomCro2022]

Very nice video.......and big respect from Zagreb/Croatia!

[@jjab99]

Many thanks for all the great videos from this year and I hope that you produce many more in 2016. Have a Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year.

[@marklinofsweden]

+jjab99 Thank you!! A promise you a bunch of new videos next year too! I have like 8 different tuorials in production currently.. :)

[@Lennon6412]

You prefer the rubber tyres? Here in the UK we try and avoid them because they make the track dirty. Do you not experience the same issues? Also, will you be putting overhead wires in place for the electric locos?

[@marklinofsweden]

+Lennon6412 Hi! No, I don´t really have seen that the rubber tires makes the tracks dirty. Over-oiling the locomotives and cars doo for sure. I run cleaning cars in some of my sets on regular basis, so problem solved. I see more of a problem with oxidation, since I have my layout in the garage/basement. Yepp! Overhead wires are already in place on most parts. This video is 6 months old already.. :)

[@DeltaStar777]

Just curious, have you got any comment from the loco manufacturer? I agree its a great looking loco but not exactly easy compatible. I would prob have returned it but I admire your adaption skills. And thanks for a great video!!

[@Subs0nic]

Hello Martin! Great video, interesting with the sliders, this is also a problem on certain NMJ (EL 13) locos. i don't know why this happens, is this a sign of poor quality control? Anyhow its always a way to fix it, but i should not be like this, we pay for it to work out of the box.

[@marklinofsweden]

+Subs0nic I suspect manufactures like NMJ, Heljan, Jeco and Roco really mostly just supply loco with sliders just to be able to offer their Product to all the Märklin users, without really caring too much of how the locos actually work on Märklin tracks.

[@Subs0nic]

+marklinofsweden Roco Actually cares about this, i never ever had a new Roco AC model fail on me or in any turnouts or double slip switches. They run smooth and nice. but for the others i agree.

[@marklinofsweden]

Subs0nic Really good to hear that Roco locos works fine on Märklin tracks! I´ll try to pick one up and make a reveiw.

[@David39151]

I'm American but I love the sweetest style in electric locomotives

[@marklinofsweden]

I today had the opportuity to also try this modified loco on a K-rail layout. It works fine, except in the crossings.. So I wouldn´t recommend you buying this loco if your are using crossings on your layout.

[@Tulle1234]

En liten fråga vad för typ av hönsnät använder du när du gör landskap ?

[@marklinofsweden]

+Tulle1234 Det är ett insektsnät för takfot i aluminium. Finns på byggvaruhus

[@hannub]

Interesting type of engine, but it seems to have quality issues. This is one reason why I only have Märklin and HAG Locos except an old ET420 from Roco.

[@Duececoupe]

Gamla hederliga TGOJ! SJ mfl. har haft många godingar på sina spår!

[@olegstepanov2054]

Marlin can you explain the purpose of sliders please in US we don't have it I think...

[@marklinofsweden]

Ohh.. The slider picks up current fron the center rail (studs).. The 3-rail system simplyfies the electrics significantly. That is the major advantage and why many Europeans choose it.

[@Romin.777]

Jeco, never heard of that. Where is this brand from? If i may ask. :))

[@marklinofsweden]

Sweden.. www.jeco.se

[@Romin.777]

@@marklinofsweden Thanks! :))

[@runeljungstrommer331]

Ta av kåpan verkar lurigt, kan du visa, tack!

[@cuacocuaco3794]

Tardas mucho vale

[@EpicSwedishFika]

Or maybe just stay away from AC and you will have no issues.

[@cuacocuaco3794]

Buuuuuuu

[@jonte1384]

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