Giorginetto's Questions on Trains

[Giorginetto]

Hello all

As some of you know I have been busy setting my mediaval collection for the first time after 10 (!) years . I am though very keen to do something about the western train i have . Before finding, buying  any western stations etc i want to get it to work !!!  . I dont have any transformers, connectors for my 4034 western train ( plus two extra wagons i have ) , can someone tell me what i need to have it plug and play ?? got tracks and space for it but no clue to what else i need ....  ...... thanks ! 

[Rasputin]

Hi Giorginetto 

   Sorry I am on a different voltage than you so we use different transformers . I would imagine your task will be to find an LGB transformer that has a track power clip rated for your country. You could either get them on an auction site listed under G scale trains or form a shop. 

   More fun awaits you 
   Rasputin "The Mad Monk"

[Giorginetto]

Hi Giorginetto 

   Sorry I am on a different voltage than you so we use different transformers . I would imagine your task will be to find an LGB transformer that has a track power clip rated for your country. You could either get them on an auction site listed under G scale trains or form a shop. 

   More fun awaits you 
   Rasputin "The Mad Monk"

thanks, i have  found the numbers for thesre transformers for 220 voltage but  do i need anything else line 4351, 4363,  and especially 4372 parts ??

[Tiermann]

Yes you will need a power connector like 4351 or 4372. That is the piece that takes the power from the transformer and puts it into the metal rails.

[Richard]

IMHO, the LGB 5016 (50160) power terminals make much a better connection from your transformer to your track.

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[Rasputin]

Hi 

   Yes that is the one Richard. I have both the one piece clip on and the individual screw on type. The screw on type is a much better connection and really is easy to use. The one piece can be fickle and I do not like it. I have one that when a heavy train goes around the unsecured track it makes the connection break contact and all power to the engine is lost  . I have never had problems with the other system

This is the other one



   Rasputin "The Mad Monk"

[flatcat]

This is the other one



   Rasputin "The Mad Monk"

I use this one for my western train and it seems to work alright - never had any problems 

[Giorginetto]

thats great , thanks a lot all 

[Giorginetto]

I have the western train with the original G scales and a numebr of wagons for it. its about time i brign this train to life could someone tell me what control unit and wiring i need to get this train to move on the rails, i udenrtsand there are older and mo renew units for that , could someone tell me which are the best and what i need exactly. The train has never been used its still boxed, do i need to do anything else before i connect the rails to electricla supply? please someone tell me with links what i need to get exactly. .. thanks in advance !!!!

[zugpferdchen]

You need a (DC-)transformer (for your country) and a »connector« (and some tracks). That's all.
I don't know which electric system is in your country (where do you live -> Greece?).
So you have to take the transformer for your country (Germany: 220 V; USA 110 V;...).


DC-Transformers of Playmobil or LGB (in Germany):
• 0 to about 16 volts
• Connection: in FRONT/RED+BLUE (side/black+white is for lightning,...)

4375 (D german Version)
4378 (UK Version)
4379 (US Version)



or (only Germany?):

4350



4359




Connectors
(to connect the transformer to the track):

4351



4372



LGB 50160 (better connection than Playmobil 4351/4372)



E.G.: If it is Greece (same electric system as Germany):
Playmobil 4375 (german Version) or 4359 (more power!) + LGB 50160 (for better connection, but Playmobil 4372 also is ok).


Good luck (ask if there are more questions)!