Märklin has two special kits for adding sound to Trix (and Märklin) locomotives of the families ER20 (Hercules), TRAXX and classes 232 and 234 (Ludmilla). I thought I would try out a kit as I have a few of the class 232, 234 and because it would be a fun little project.
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From time to time you might need to replace some wheelsets or perhaps you want to migrate a goods wagon or coach from AC to DC. You will need a matching wheelset for your wagon. Check out my findings on what will work and what will not.
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The Trix C track is a derivative of the Märklin C track. Derivative means that some track pieces are not included in the Trix range. This means that you have to make them yourself if you want them. I have made a slim crossing track by converting the Märklin crossing track to 2-rail operation.
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If you are like me, you may feel a bit annoyed by the large flanges on model rolling stock wheel sets. I tend to think of the wheels as pizza cutters. With the introduction of the NEM wheel standard the standard wheels now look a bit better, but you can do even better by changing the wheel sets on your rolling stock with the more prototype-like RP25 wheel sets. This is done without messing with the running characteristics of your rolling stock. Read along as I enhance the looks on some of my freight wagons.
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