Can Marklin controller be used?

[Skurtela]

Noob here. Can a Marklin power controller be used to power EZ track? I believe I have Marklin locomotives. The power controller is Marklin 6201. I see the power connection might require a different wiring. HO scale trains.

[Len]

The output of Marklin controllers is AC, intended for use with their locomotives that operate on "3-rail" track. Although in their case, the center rail is actually a series of studs sticking up from a bus under the roadbed. AC power can damage the DC motors in locomotives designed to operate on 2-rail track. You could use the Marklin controller to supply variable AC power to lights or accessories designed to operate on AC.

Len

[jward]

Marklin is totally incompatable with US track and rolling stock. We use a system where wheels and rails are electrically isolated from each other. Marklin wheels and rails are not isolated from each other. Trying to use Marklin on our track will cause a short circuit.