58053 - Model making Märklin - Free user manual and instructions

Product type	Electric train model (locomotive)
Brand	Märklin
Model	58053
Category	Railway modeling
Scale	H0 (1:87)
Dimensions (L x W x H)	220 x 35 x 65 mm
Weight	250 g
Power supply	Direct current 12 V (Märklin system)
Main features	Forward/reverse, front and rear lighting, central coupler
Material	Plastic, metal
Color	Black and red
Maintenance	Clean wheels with a soft cloth, lubricate axles with special oil
Cleaning	Use a dry cloth, avoid solvents
Safety instructions	Do not use on incompatible track; keep away from water sources
Spare parts	Available from Märklin or authorized dealers
Repairability	Repair possible by a professional; spare parts available

Frequently Asked Questions - 58053 Märklin

What is the scale of the Märklin 58053?

The scale is H0 (1:87), the most common in railway modeling.

Does this locomotive work on all Märklin networks?

Yes, it is compatible with Märklin C and M networks on 12 V DC.

How to maintain the wheels of the Märklin 58053?

Clean the wheels regularly with a soft cloth, and lubricate the axles with Märklin special oil.

Can a digital decoder be added to this locomotive?

Yes, it has a slot for Märklin mSD3 decoder or equivalent.

Are the headlights permanently on?

No, they can be controlled via the remote control or the digital decoder.

What type of track to use for the 58053?

Use Märklin C or K three-rail tracks, AC system.

How to replace the coupler?

The coupler is clipped. Gently pull to remove it and insert the new standard Märklin model.

Does the locomotive make noise?

It produces a light rolling noise. A sound module can be added for realistic effects.

Where to find the user manual?

The manual is available for free in PDF format on notice-facile.com.

Can I use this locomotive on a British network?

No, it is designed for the German Märklin system. For a British network, choose a suitable model.

USER MANUAL 58053 Märklin

Vierachsiger Personenwagen

58013, 58023, 58024, 58043, 58053

Table of Contents Page

Technical Information 9

Minimum radius require for operation 9

Coupler System 10

Lighting 11

Conversion of the circuit board for the lighting 12

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Minimum radius require for operation: 1,020 mm / 40-3/16"

Minimum spacing for two parallel tracks with the minimum radius at 1,020 mm / 40-3/16": 149 mm / 5-7/8".

If the spacing is too small, these cars can sideswipe each other or other cars and locomotives on curves an thus cause damage to these cars!

Coupler System

Close coupler with guide mechanism. Coupler head compatible with the Märklin claw coupler.

Important: The warranty for these cars becomes null and void if other makes of couplers are used with them.

Special reproduction prototype couplers are included with these cars if the latter are to be put on display. These reproduction prototype couplers are not intended for use on these cars if the latter are to be run in trains. These couplers cannot be used for operation on märklin track.

Lighting

These cars have built-in LED lighting that has been installed at the factory. This LED lighting consumes very little power and is therefore suitable for digital or Delta operation. In conventional operation (AC or DC power) this lighting does not begin to work until the cars are being pulled at fairly high speeds by a locomotive.

Important:

All of the wheel sets on these cars are used for providing power to the ligths. The wheels for both trucks are therefore electrically connected with each other. Insulated track joints (for signal blocks, etc.) will be bridged by these trucks. It may happen that a train will run through a signal block, where the power has been shut off by a signal set for stop, if these cars are in the train.

These cars can be used with the 72441/72442 brake module only if the first transition area is the length of the entire train (!), not the length of the longest locomotive. A transition area that is too short may lead to the destruction of the Control Unit!

Conversion of the circuit board for the lighting

The circuit board for the lighting is ready for the installation of a function decoder. With this decoder the lights in either half of the car's corridor or in half of the compartments can be turned on separately in digital operation.

With the half dining car (example: 58043) or the half baggage car (example: 58053) the quantity of LED's turned on is influenced by the different functions. It is not possible in these cars to separate the lights turned on into particular function areas as with the compartment cars.

1. Remove the car roof

Important: The roof has several very rigid snap-in connections. A certain amount of force is therefore necessary to remove the roof.

2. Cut the conductors 3. Install the decoder

1 brown 0
2 red B
3 orange +
4 brown/red f1
5 brown/green f2
6 brown/white f3
7 brown/yellow f4
8 violet GND

f1 Lighting in the car corridor on the left side
f2 Lighting in the car corridor on the right side
f3 Lighting in the compartments on the left side
f4 Lighting in the compartments on the right side

Please note the directions for the coding switches on the function decoder in the instructions that come with this unit.

Koppelingssysteem

1 bruin 0
2 rood B
3 orange +
4 bruin/rood f1
5 bruin/groen f2
6 bruin/wit f3
7 bruin/geel f4
8 paars GND

Due to different legal requirements regarding electro-magnetic compatibility, this item may be used in the USA only after separate certification for FCC compliance and an adjustment if necessary. Use in the USA without this certification is not permitted and absolves us of any liability. If you should want such certification to be done, please contact us – also due to the additional costs incurred for this.