Zitat von LongJohn im Beitrag #4

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Dear Peter,

Many thanks for your very interesting report. What did the visitors say to Trix Express? Is this system still known in the US?

It looks as if you used Trix Express rails for your lay-out.

Greetings from Germany

Frank

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Hello Frank,

Unfortunately Trix is not as popular here as Marklin is. It seems that everyone who is into model trains knows about Marklin or at least have heard of it, but most people do not know about Trix which is a shame. I try to promote the brand as much as I can, Trix, I feel is as good a quality as Marklin ever was.

Regarding the layout, I built it a few years ago (it is a work in progress) specifically to allow me to run AC, DC, 2 and 3 rails stock with both fine and course scale wheels. That is why I chose Trix track. I started out using the fiber based track, but am changing it to the later nickel silver type. I have completed the other circuit, the inner will be next. The layout is quite ingenious as it is designed to sit on folding tables not on legs, and when the modules are attached to each other, the electrical circuits are automatically connected. I do not have to make wiring connections. Also the layout modules are lightweight and are easily carried by one person.

As soon as the inner circuit has been changed to the later nickel silver type, I am going to build a center module featuring a turntable and roundhouse...there is never a dull moment.

As a matter of interest, my collection includes Trix Express, Trix Twin, Hornby Dublo, Marklin, Fleischmann, some Roco, HAG, some Roxy Metropolitan, Lima, some Frateschi from Brazil, some Eureka Models from Australia and a few other brands too. Also some 0, 1 and G gauge.

Best regards,

Peter B.