Playmobil locos.
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ntpntpntp
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If you're referring to the old track-powered chassis, then yes they're ok. Not up to the full robustness of a "proper" LGB item, more like almost comparable to a Toytrain chassis (but with larger Stainz-sized wheels). Bear in mind that the motor is officially only rated for 14 volts.
Obviously the rods on the steamer are a bit basic! Actually the only playmobil steam loco I have is the 4-4-0 "Steaming Mary" as I don't really care for the look of the 0-4-0 and 2-4-0 tender loco. My others are diesels, but all the Playmobil locos used the same motor block.
I run various playmobil locos chipped on my DCC system, they show no ill effect from 18v DCC, though I do tune the chips to keep the speed down! I'd have no hesitation purchasing more of these old chassis if I had a need and the price was right.
If you're referring to the newer R/C mechs then I cannot help you - I don't have any of those.
Obviously the rods on the steamer are a bit basic! Actually the only playmobil steam loco I have is the 4-4-0 "Steaming Mary" as I don't really care for the look of the 0-4-0 and 2-4-0 tender loco. My others are diesels, but all the Playmobil locos used the same motor block.
I run various playmobil locos chipped on my DCC system, they show no ill effect from 18v DCC, though I do tune the chips to keep the speed down! I'd have no hesitation purchasing more of these old chassis if I had a need and the price was right.
If you're referring to the newer R/C mechs then I cannot help you - I don't have any of those.
trammayo
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I presume you are talking about the track powered ones? I have three of the motor blocks and, whilst I'm no expert on the subject of Playmobil, I find that they are very good (for my purposes). I bashed two (one from the steam and the other from the diesel) into a free-lance Heisler....
On test pulling a longish train - no problems!
So, going on that, I think the're good
On test pulling a longish train - no problems!
So, going on that, I think the're good
playmofire
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I run the battery powered Playmobil locos and find them reliable and good runners. Every year I do a couple of weekend Playmobil exhibitions (one of two days and one of three) and use two steam outline locos in shifts of about two hours non-stop running with no problems. They 're pulling a minimum of three items of rolling stock each weighting 500gm and the locos weighs in at 885gm. I've had one pulling 7 wagons with ease. (Correction, 9 wagons.)
Don Gilham
Model railways, Photography, anything lazy
trammayo said:
Any very nice it looks too, Mick
Mallarddriver
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Hello Fairlie,
half of my locos run with Playmobil motors.
No problems til now !!!!
You can get a chassis for 20 GBP or less.(EBAY)
Here is my KÖF.
Kind regards
Soeren
By the way the Heissler looks great.
half of my locos run with Playmobil motors.
No problems til now !!!!
You can get a chassis for 20 GBP or less.(EBAY)
Here is my KÖF.
Kind regards
Soeren
By the way the Heissler looks great.
stevedenver
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thats some KOF indeed
i have the 0-4-0 steam, bought it for my son very long ago
has been out of service for fifteen years, stored with all its accesories and driver, and only last year was again run-without any issues at all-like LGB-they can be entombed and resurrected much later, good as new
i think they are great trains, they run as smoothly and as reliably as LGB-they use skates, and a high quality motor
they only thing is, imho, that to go from toy to model is a great deal of re-work imho-the valve gear is for a child in its simplicity
unless however there is something specific about he wheels, spacing etc., i would think that the time and effort of a scatchbuild would likely merit the more robust LGB motor block, if for nothing more than power, longevity and ease of parts
i have the 0-4-0 steam, bought it for my son very long ago
has been out of service for fifteen years, stored with all its accesories and driver, and only last year was again run-without any issues at all-like LGB-they can be entombed and resurrected much later, good as new
i think they are great trains, they run as smoothly and as reliably as LGB-they use skates, and a high quality motor
they only thing is, imho, that to go from toy to model is a great deal of re-work imho-the valve gear is for a child in its simplicity
unless however there is something specific about he wheels, spacing etc., i would think that the time and effort of a scatchbuild would likely merit the more robust LGB motor block, if for nothing more than power, longevity and ease of parts
Walts-Playmobil
Playmobil Trains.
Had one 15 months ago under eleven inches of snow for ten days. Dried it off and it is still running. If you want any more hints and tips on Playmobil locos you can go to my web site.
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The track powered drive is very basic and toylike, but then that is why it has survived thirty odd years. I initially purchased just to get the yellow maintenance truck, for the grand children of cause. That lead to others and many pieces of rolling stock. The drive is easy to service, but as others have already stated, not to the same quality as a Stainz type motorblock of the period.
I purchased a new drive as a spare from a seller on eBay from Mexico City. I found him to be friendly and honest.
I purchased a new drive as a spare from a seller on eBay from Mexico City. I found him to be friendly and honest.
