New member from France with Playmobil train question

[Mike Goodrich]

Hi, I'm a retired engineer living in France and have my son's 40 year old Playmobil train that I would like to modify to battery power and radio control for the grandchildren when they visit. It's a 4000 series and we have a fair bit of rail, some points and a 4360 crossing. I'm a mechanical engineer and although quite handy with a soldering iron I'm not too clever when it comes to electronics.
My question is, is there a description somewhere giving a list of necessary material and perhaps a wiring diagram?
Thanks in advance for any help.
Mike Goodrich

 

[Zerogee]

Welcome to GSC, Mike - we're an eclectic mix of track power, battery and everything else on here, I'm sure some of the Battery Boys will be along very shortly to give you all the advice you can handle!

Jon.

 

[playmofire]

A warm welcome from the North Yorkshire coast, Mike, from another Playmobil train fan (although I do run two LGB Spremberger 0-4-0 tank engines which go nicely with PM.

I can't help you with your question but there is a member on the forum, Xav204, who has done a number of such conversions.

If he doesn't notice your post (though I'm sure he will) I'll give him a nudge.

 

[HobbitFertang]

I converted a standard Playmobil tank loco (99501) to battery power, radio control & sound using Fosworks,

Radio: Planet T5 2.4 GHz (2 channel) + R6M (8A) receiver; 4 x AA batteries,

Batteries: 6 x AA NiMH pack in loco, Axtronics HO1440005-XX-D1 charger. Separate handset for controls sound effects (2 x AAA batteries). This was a few years ago, so maybe there's improved kit available?

 

[dunnyrail]

Welcome to the Forum there are plenty of Threads in the Battery section of the forum with a lot of information, even some by me.

Battery Power

This section is for all your battery powered related topics.

www.gscalecentral.net

 

[railaddict]

Welcome to the forum, Mike!