Can Playmobil trains be digitalised?

[flatcat]

Did you get it?

Yes, I actually did!

In that case, would this item be appropriate?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=330598979877&category=487&_trksid=p5197.c0.m619


And if I want to run more than 3 motors I would need a booster? Like this?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ZTC-550-DCC-5-AMPS-POWER-BOOSTER-/180709275615?pt=UK_Trains_Railway_Models&hash=item2a131cb7df not sure whether it is compatible

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MRC-DCC-8-AMP-POWER-BOOSTER-SUITABLE-ALL-SCALES-GAUGES-/300587840298?pt=UK_Trains_Railway_Models&hash=item45fc6e732a more amps, but more expencive

Damo

[zugpferdchen]

@flatcat:

Yes, this is the Roco Multimaus (with GB-transformer). You could make a digital start with it.
For this you need also in every loco a DCC decoder.

The 2nd booster could be good. But I don't know, I have a Gallus booster (but Gallus is not longer available).
Please ask the seller, if you could use it with the Roco Multimaus.

[tomegood87]

i found a write up of the wiring if that helps http://theworldoflgb.blogspot.com/2010/10/back-fitting-playmobil-gear-to-digital.html

[schluss]

Hi,

thanks for the link. It´s a good instruction guide.
I think I will add it to the FAQ.

Regards
schluss

i found a write up of the wiring if that helps http://theworldoflgb.blogspot.com/2010/10/back-fitting-playmobil-gear-to-digital.html

[Giorginetto]

Good guide actually, digital is far more complex and with more capabilities than analogue !!! 

[zugpferdchen]

[...] digital is far more complex [...]

Yes and no:
Some functions are easier (with less cables) to realize with digital than with analogue:
e.g. reversing loops, electrical switches*,...


*you only take electricity with 2 cables from the track and put a switch decoder (and a switch drive) or a servo decoder (and a cheap servo for max. 4,- €).

[Giorginetto]

Yes and no:
Some functions are easier (with less cables) to realize with digital than with analogue:
e.g. reversing loops, electrical switches*,...


*you only take electricity with 2 cables from the track and put a switch decoder (and a switch drive) or a servo decoder (and a cheap servo for max. 4,- €).

can the jumbo unit be converted somehow to digital ?

[zugpferdchen]

can the jumbo unit be converted somehow to digital ?

No.
You need a digital set (from 80,- € for 3 locos + decoders ~25,- €/loco) for digital control.

[Giorginetto]

No.
You need a digital set (from 80,- € for 3 locos + decoders ~25,- €/loco) for digital control.

 

I will stick to the Jumbo then , all analogue for me then  !!!!