Marx Crossing Signal Tutorial
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Here's a brief explanation of the function and repair of a Marx Crossing Gate. I hope this helps anyone who has recently discovered Marx Trains and accessories and O Gauge Model Railroading.
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Good presentation, I look forward to more videos. JohnP, Toronto
I literally watched this same vid when I was just 7 yr old back in 2011 😢. Good ol'days
I had one of these when I was a child and I used to carry it around with me like a teddy bear cuz I love train so much as I got older I fixed it and kind of did the same thing you did except I used a Lionel pressure switch marks pieces weren't as readily available as they are again today
@hammerfister
3 жыл бұрын
that's awesome Izzy!
on the wire connector you used on the bottom of the crossing gate, you can remove the plastic and use a small piece of heat shrink works great
A simpler method for ballast is to add neodymium magnets to the inside of the barrel at the base of the arm. If you can find the tube-type or small button magnets, you can just stick them in the barrel. no modification needed.
@hammerfister
Жыл бұрын
Great idea!!!
A very simple device. A magnet and plunger. I have one that works great.
Say MARX Trains are great TU!!!! Nice 3/16's Scale!!!!
That's awesome - I'm in Girard too!
Yeah - they are a neat little piece of history.
Thanks John - I loved your Easter Bunny Surprise Video by the way! Brian
No problem - thanks for watching!
Great idea bogey!
Can I hook this to American flyer track?
How do u wire this up??
@hammerfister
7 жыл бұрын
It runs on voltage that is supplied by the accessory side of your transformer. It's activated by a train that runs over a press-on tab that flows voltage through the frame of the train. Have you seen this set up before? I could make a quick video to show you.
@thesierrastandard7281
7 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I already have a pressure plate set up I just heard that you can wire it up not to the transformer but to an insulated rail. I am trying to save up slots on my transformer. But if you know how to can you please make a video on how to wire an insulated rail thank you!
@alanlevine3984
3 жыл бұрын
Sooo I'll need an insulated track for this hookup.
Yeah, but how is it wired???🙁
@hammerfister
7 ай бұрын
It's in the video. One wire goes to the center rail and one wire goes to one of the outer rails, using rail clip.
@wombatt360
7 ай бұрын
@@hammerfister ok, I was under the wrong impression that this was somehow connected to the auxiliary terminals on the controller. Thank you!
@hammerfister
7 ай бұрын
No problem - shoot me some videos when yours is up and running!@@wombatt360