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Hi Armando, I am glad you like the video! The M84 unfortunately does not support the slow fading. The M84 is essentially a relay and cannot do this. You can however use the M83 for lights and I believe it supports it. Unfortunately, I have not gotten around to making a video on how to do lights with the M83. You can email me and I can try to help over email (see www.youtube.com/@ModelTrainFun/about). Enjoy ;-) Bo

Hi Pellas, not sure what you mean by gearbox decoders? Are you talking about the decoder in the semaphore signal? If so, you can configure it using both CS2 and CS3. Enjoy ;-) Bo

Hi Narendra, thanks a lot for your support! All super thanks goes directly back into the channel for more videos. Enjoy and have fun with model trains ;-) Bo

Yup - they are expensive :-( Enjoy ;-) Bo

Hi, you can find Minitrix locomotives at your local model train shop or here: www.maerklinshop.de/en/trix/minitrix/locomotives/?p=1. As I understand it all modern Minitrix locomotives come with a decoder and supports DCC. You may still find older (used) Minitrix locomotives that are analogue? Hope this helps! Enjoy ;-) Bo

Hi, I am glad you like the videos! The booster and the L88 are connected through the 7-pin connection on the back of the Central Station 3 (CS3). If you have a CS3+ you have one 7-pin connector on the back. If you have the CS3 you have two 7-pin connectors. Hence, if you have the CS3 I believe you should be able to connect both without the terminal while the CS3 you need it. Hope this helps. Enjoy ;-) Bo

@@ModelTrainFun Thank you very much for your respond. i do have the CS3, and i have never noticed that there are to 7-pi connectors there, so it helped! Thanks again!

Hi Søren, never thought about this! You are right - sometimes cars can roll too easy. Mostly my concern is being able to pull the cars up a slope where easy rolling is important. However, in a switching/shunting situation I do agree. Must admit I prefer the newer style couplings. But I guess they are easy to replace. I seem to recall you can buy larger packs of the older ones if you need it. Thanks for sharing your thoughts! Enjoy ;-) Bo

Hi Søren, I also take care not to scratch the rails. You can also use a wooden block. I typically clean the center rail mostly by running trains and only use cardboard when really bad... Enjoy ;-) Bo

Hi Daniel, as I understand it, they are the same - the only difference is that the 20xxx series is in a "Märklin Startup" packaging with a lot more plastic. I usually stick with the 24xxx series as on all picture I find the color of the 20xxx series seem to vary more and might look odd with the 24xxx series. However, I do not have any from the 20xxx series to compare. Let me know if you have any - or compare at your favorite Märklin dealer. Enjoy ;-) Bo

Hi Yamon, Glad you liked the video. The M84 is powered by the track power. The M84 is just a relay, which means you need to get a power supply that matches the lights you control. This can be AC or DC depending on your lights. Typically, you find the lights in 12-20v from various model manufactors (some LEDs even lower). Max load per M84 group is 5 amp. Consider using DC lights if you want to make videos as this will create a flicker-free light on the video. Hope this helps! Enjoy ;-) Bo

Hi, Thanks! Enjoy ;-) Bo

Hi Hinerakatauri, welcome back to the hobby! If you want to control the entire layout by computer the best way is to have the software control all train motions. Hence, using itrain you do not need the braking module. The braking module is advantageous if you are using manual control (forget to brake at signal) - or want a simple way to automate your layout without a computer. Enjoy ;-)

Hi Daniel, great news I hope you will enjoy your CS3. Unfortunately, you cannot reuse the MS2 adapter box for the CS3. You need a dedicated power supply for the CS3. However, the power supply for the MS2 can be reused for the Link 88. Enjoy your new toy ;-) Bo

Hi michlus, The light in the cars is controlled by the cab control car: www.maerklin.de/en/products/details/article/43488. Hence you can use the cars without the locomotive. The power (center rail / B) is transferred through the current-conducting couplers. In this way the cab control car can turn on/off the light in the other cars. If you do not wish to buy the cab control car you could add a slider to one of the other cars and wire it to the current-conducting couplers. Did this help? Enjoy ;-) Bo

thank you very much this will save some of my money and i will split the prices

Hi Tony, You can turn off the M4 on the ESU decoder to prevent it from loading as M4 (old MFX). You can find the manual for your ESU decoder here: www.esu.eu/en/downloads/instruction-manuals/digital-decoders. As an example, on page 39 of the LokSound V4.0 manual you can see that you can see that you can turn off M4 in CV47 by disabling bit 1 (subtract 2). You can do this in the following by: 1. Turn off MFX in CS3 1a. Go to System->System->CS3-> Track protocol 1b. Turn off mfx 2. Create the locomotive as DCC 2a. Pull up bottom tab 2b. Select "Add locomotive" 2c. Use DCC and address 3 2d. Hit ok 3. Test locomotive 3a. Put locomotive on track 3b. Turn light on/off to see it is connected 4. Put locomotive on programming track 4a. ensure track is very clean 5. Change CV47 to exclude mfx (-2) 5a. Pull up bottom tab 5b. Select "Edit Locomotive" 5c. select the locomotive you added 5d. Go to tab "Configuration" 5e. Select burger (3 lines)->Insert CV 5f. Enter 47 as CV 5g. should now read the CV - if not use Burger->Readout decoder 5h. Value in CV47 is default 15 5i. To turn off mfx enter value 13 or subtract 2 from value shown. I succeeded in doing this with my ESU V60 AiX. Had lots of trouble as my track was not clean. If you get read out error, then ensure track, wheels and locomotive is clean - you must have excellent power pickup to perform the programming. Hope this helps! Enjoy ;-) Bo

@@ModelTrainFun Thank you Bo, for your detailed instructions. I will do my best to follow them, on the page it states you cannot switch this off! I’m hoping this has nothing to do with the changing of cv 47. I will feed back to you if I manage or not. I’m away from home for a few days but hopefully I’ve copied your message for me to follow. Thanks again….. Tony

@@tonyh4266 I managed to turn it off on my ESU LokSound v4 decoder, so it should be possible. It is important that you go to DCC while doing it as you cannot turn off the protocol you are currently using. Let me know if it works ;-)

Hi Francisco - glad you liked the video! Enjoy ;-) Bo

Hi Schmidey, Mine works great. Remember to clean both track and power pick up on locomotive (wheels and slider). Stuttering can also be because it has not been driven for a while. Try a couple of rounds at high speed and/or oil the locomotive. Track cleaning? see here: ua-cam.com/video/Yke1Akvh0Ds/v-deo.html Locomotive maintenance? see here: ua-cam.com/video/41Cts-OvNHs/v-deo.html Let me know if this helps! Enjoy ;-) Bo

@@ModelTrainFun Hey, thanks for your large reply. I already switched the power pick up part and cleaned the train and tracks multiple times, kinda running out of ideas. It's also not a big track so it shouldn't be an energy problem. I can't even get the train through the loop on highspeed, there are too many places where it just stops. Right now I am saving money to get another train, to see if the train is the problem or the tracks or both you know, but will prob take a few months. I will respond back to you once I got oine :)

@@schmidey6252 Also consider bringing your locomotive to your favorite local Märklin to see if it runs on their track. I am also wondering if you accidentally might have damaged the "pins" on the track when you connected them? You can use a voltmeter to measure the track - or a car with light. I have a car with light I use for troubleshooting in my cleaning trains - see here: ua-cam.com/video/Yke1Akvh0Ds/v-deo.html Enjoy ;-) Bo

Hi Mike, PIKO supports MFX. ESU also supports MFX on some of their decoders - they call it M4, but it is limited in amount of functions. Enjoy ;-) Bo

Hi Ulf, excellent! Enjoy ;-) Bo

Hi Ulf, if using Märklin accessories you can use the S88 DC (Märklin 60882) - other brands also make S88 devices. Enjoy ;-) Bo

Hi Michael, yes - unfortunately. Using brake modules is expensive and complex. Consider using events in your CS3 or software to control your trains instead. Easier, simpler and less costly. Check out the Automation series for how to do it with CS3 events: ua-cam.com/play/PLYAhs-Pox3sHzQJsNU-FmOEj1ylO-NPpV.html Enjoy ;-) Bo

@@ModelTrainFun Thank you ! Would you mind doing an episode on how to install street lights and especially how to connect multiple street lights to one light transformer

Hejsa raktus, Herligt du finder noget du kan bruge! Hvis du har en Mobile Station 2 (MS2) kig denne video: ua-cam.com/video/dAj2obQpdDI/v-deo.html Hvis du har en Central Station 3 kig denne video: ua-cam.com/video/pEg0LakeGeY/v-deo.html Hygge ;-) Bo

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Hi Ulf, Glad it was helpful! Enjoy ;-) Bo

Hi Pellas, Unfortunately, I do not speak Spanish. However, don't forget you can get Spanish subtitles using UA-cam automatic translations. In the bottom right of the video select "the cogwheel", then select "Subtitles/CC", then select "Auto-translate" and select "Spanish". You can also see here how to: ua-cam.com/video/_9ZlgohukIY/v-deo.html Hope the subtitles help. Enjoy ;-) Bo

Hi Lynley, Glad it helped you! Enjoy ;-) Bo Jensen

Hi Kaasmeester, Glad you got it working - it looks very nice when the semaphore signals are bouncing. Enjoy ;-) Bo

Hi, The Central Station 3 supports DCC as well, so it can also be used with other brands that produce locomotives and accessories (e.g. turnouts) that support DCC. However, there are many DCC controllers - I suggest asking around before deciding. Enjoy ;-) Bo

@@ModelTrainFun Thank you so much for your kind response! Your answer really helped me a lot!

@@user-IlIIIllllIIIlIIIIllI Excellent - enjoy ;-) Bo

@@ModelTrainFun thank you! I've just started this hobby, so I don't know much, but I'm learning more by watching your videos. I am currently using Digitrax's DCC controller, but in the future, when I activate the turntable or variable rail, I will have to purchase the Marklin CS3+ controller, which has everything automated.

Hi georges, thanks - I am glad you liked the video! Enjoy ;-) Bo

Hi, Glad you liked the video. The Roco R2 is 358mm radius which is equivalent to the Märklin R1 360mm radius. Hence, Roco locomotives supporting R2 can be used on Märklin R1 C-track. Also look at the Roco website to see minimal radius for each locomotive (www.roco.cc/ren). You can also see it in this video: ua-cam.com/video/nkePdjQNzws/v-deo.html. Enjoy ;-) Bo

Hi, herligt - glad you liked it! Hygge ;-) Bo

Hi Francisco, glad you liked the video! Enjoy ;-)

Hejsa - yup - afsløret! Hygge ;-) Bo

@@ModelTrainFun Håber at du har det godt hvor end i verden du er. 🤗 Du laver gode informative videoer. 👍🏻😉

@@legomandk9964 Herligt - takker ;-)

Hi Francisco, Great - I hope it will be useful. Enjoy ;-) Bo

Hi, Glad to hear that! Enjoy ;-) Bo

Hi Peter, glad you liked the video and hope you will enjoy the Kato tracks. Have fun ;-) Bo

Hi, Are you talking about these signals? www.microscale.ch/_downloads/Flyer_101.pdf As I read it they do not come with a decoder - however it seems they recommend www.qdecoder.ch Looking at these decoders e.g. www.qdecoder.ch/lichtsignal-decoder-?c=7 it seems they support both MM and DCC. This means you can control them from the Central Station Station 3 (CS3). However, some of these signals look very complex and have many aspects. The CS3 supports 2, 3 and 4 aspect signals with direct icons. You can also use more complex signals but it might be more cumbersome. Generally, I understand if you want complex signalling then you need to go beyond standard controllers and use software automation that better can handle complex signalling. Hence, I foresee you want to use an automation software together with the CS3 to fully utilize the signals. I would ask around to see what other people do with these specific signals. If you can find good advice it is best for complex signalling. In short: It can be done, but can be complicated. I hope this helps! Enjoy ;-) Bo

Hi Tony, Don't forget many Märklin models can be found as Trix 2-rail models - they are the same models (Trix is Märklin). Furthermore, PIKO and Roco produce many of the same locomotives for 2-rail. Enjoy ;-) Bo

Hi Jari, No sure what you are asking? Are you asking if you can prevent trains from the other direction to brake at the brake section as the signal is not for them? If so, I could imagine you could accomplish this using an M84 and shift the power on the braking sections between being controlled by the brake module or normal track power. However, the disadvantage with this is that you need to use 3 double outputs from the M84 and could be come an expensive solution... Hope this helps? Enjoy ;-) Bo

Hi Janne, In the manual on page 3 you can see the back of the Central Station 3: streaming.maerklin.de/public-media/anleitungen/CS3_Manual_EN_final-lo.pdf You can plug in a mouse in the "USB Connections and for Data Exchange" USB connections. A wireless mouse or a keyboard with a USB plug or also works. This should work for standard mice and keyboards. If you have a very advanced one you may have some difficulty, but as I understand it - pretty much any USB mouse and/or keyboard will work. Hope this helps! Enjoy ;-) Bo

Hi Ian, I also like the Tower - unfortunately I have not worked on it for a while. Need to have time. Enjoy ;-) Bo

Hi Frank, I am happy the video helps you and I hope you get a great layout. Enjoy ;-) Bo