Basic Events on the Märklin Central Station 3 (Automation Episode 4)

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  • Опубліковано 27 лис 2024

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  • @stefantange2141
    @stefantange2141 2 роки тому +4

    Thank you Mister Enjoy ! I like to call you Mister Enjoy for two reasons; firstly you always introduce your educational films with a big smile and invitation and the words 'enjoy' and secondly it is through these films that we can really enjoy what we have learned afterwards. I have already learned a lot about the possibilities of the Marklin Station 3. Thanks for continuing the good work.

    • @ModelTrainFun
      @ModelTrainFun  2 роки тому +1

      Hi Stefan, many thanks! 🤣 I hope you enjoy the channel and enjoy your trains. Enjoy ;-)

  • @mechapraline8315
    @mechapraline8315 2 роки тому +1

    thanks for your effort to educate all the newbies out there. this channel too underated and deserved more audiens

    • @ModelTrainFun
      @ModelTrainFun  2 роки тому +1

      Hi Mecha, I am glad you like the videos - do share to newbies when you can. Enjoy ;-)

  • @antonvioreldobre4040
    @antonvioreldobre4040 2 роки тому +4

    You are great. We wait and we are luckily it's you, because Marklin doesn't explain anything and most of the explanations are in German . Best Regards Anton

    • @ModelTrainFun
      @ModelTrainFun  2 роки тому

      Thanks - I am glad you like the videos. Agreed it is hard to find explanations in english - this was the main motivation for me to start this channel. Enjoy ;-)

  • @danieloscarmendez
    @danieloscarmendez 2 роки тому +4

    Great !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    Much better than Marklin booklets and videos !!!!!!!
    Thanks a lot.

    • @ModelTrainFun
      @ModelTrainFun  2 роки тому

      Hi Daniel, glad you like the video! Hope you have fun with events and please share experiences ;-)

  • @fredrikgrill8416
    @fredrikgrill8416 2 роки тому +3

    so grateful for your videos! so educational and easy to follow! hope and long for more videos about automation, blocks and macros. Many thanks!!!

    • @ModelTrainFun
      @ModelTrainFun  2 роки тому

      Glad you like the videos! More to come on automation. Enjoy ;-)

  • @AndreasG-kb9bf
    @AndreasG-kb9bf Рік тому

    This is by far the best explanation video for contact tracks, s88xx and basic event programming. I had it running within one afternoon, after watching video #3 for working the cables and video #4 for basic event control :D And as a native german speaker I can tell this is much better than the "Märklin Erklärvideos"!! Many thanks sent from Austria.

    • @ModelTrainFun
      @ModelTrainFun  Рік тому

      Hi Andreas, I am really glad that the videos helped you getting started with automation on the CS3. Remember that making automation always requires a lot of troubleshooting and testing for it to work. Hope you have fund with automation. Enjoy ;-)

  • @SLINGPC21
    @SLINGPC21 2 роки тому +2

    Thanks for sharing. Great explanation and insight into the capabilities and features of the CS3. Very impressive.

    • @ModelTrainFun
      @ModelTrainFun  2 роки тому +1

      Glad you enjoyed it! Have fun with model trains ;-)

  • @jenserikebbesen8405
    @jenserikebbesen8405 2 роки тому +4

    I’m soooo happy that you made these automation videos, just what I was dreaming of and I’m looking forward to the future videos within the topic of automation. Well done!

    • @ModelTrainFun
      @ModelTrainFun  2 роки тому

      Glad you like them! I got a little stuck on making the next ones on automation, but will continue soon. Enjoy ;-)

  • @medwaymodelrailway7129
    @medwaymodelrailway7129 2 роки тому +5

    Great video you done.Hope to see you in 2022.Thanks for sharing.

    • @ModelTrainFun
      @ModelTrainFun  2 роки тому +1

      Glad you liked the video. CU in 2022. Have fun with trains ;-)

    • @medwaymodelrailway7129
      @medwaymodelrailway7129 2 роки тому

      @@ModelTrainFun Thanks very much for replying to my comment. More uploads in 2022 to look out for and supporting my channel..Take Care & Stay Safe.

  • @rodjones3730
    @rodjones3730 2 роки тому +4

    Great stuff, this has really helped me out of a stuck place. Thanks for the great presentation

  • @herricmountain
    @herricmountain 2 роки тому +4

    So glad I discovered this channel finally an easy way to understand my CS3 and how to use it. Looking forward to your next video. I am just getting back into Märklin, it was only analog then, digital now makes it so much better. Keep it up

    • @ModelTrainFun
      @ModelTrainFun  2 роки тому

      Welcome aboard! Glad that you like the channel and hope you will enjoy getting back into Märklin. Yes digital is so much easier and nice with sound and light features ;-)
      Tip: On the front page you find two playlists I think you will find interesting to understand digital and CS3: "Märklin Beginner" and "Central Station 3 & Mobile Station 2"
      Playlists:
      - Märklin Beginner: ua-cam.com/play/PLYAhs-Pox3sG31NwCfqIuk6IvI19q2czn.html
      - Central Station 3 & Mobile Station 2: ua-cam.com/play/PLYAhs-Pox3sFmKIgeXFp7-2761P2Ze8bM.html
      Enjoy ;-)

  • @baudouinvancaubergh4336
    @baudouinvancaubergh4336 Рік тому

    Another outstanding video. The complexity increases but I have such a good teacher on my side!

    • @ModelTrainFun
      @ModelTrainFun  Рік тому

      Great to hear Baudouin, I am looking forward to hearing what you have achieved with automation. Enjoy ;-)

  • @MartijnH
    @MartijnH 2 роки тому +4

    Really like your video's! Very good explained with examples. Best wishes for 2022!

    • @ModelTrainFun
      @ModelTrainFun  2 роки тому

      Glad you like the videos. Best wishes and happy new year to you as well. Enjoy ;-)

  • @user-wd6ep8oy4x
    @user-wd6ep8oy4x 2 роки тому +4

    Great presentation so thanks for putting the time into presenting the information!

  • @erichendrikse2946
    @erichendrikse2946 2 роки тому +3

    It is again a great video. Best wishes for 2022

    • @ModelTrainFun
      @ModelTrainFun  2 роки тому

      Happy new year! Glad you liked the video. Enjoy ;-)

  • @geoffwalker315
    @geoffwalker315 2 роки тому +2

    I wish I had been connected with Marklin when I was much younger. You are so convincing with your videos that I bought the Minitrix Starter set 11157. I'm waiting for the English manual that was missing from the set. Happy New Year to you and all Marklin modellers.

    • @ModelTrainFun
      @ModelTrainFun  2 роки тому

      Glad you like them and great you got the Minitrix 11157 - it's a great set. Please be aware that connecting the tracks is quite fiddly. If you have good mobility in fingers/hands, then it's not an issue. However, I got frustrated with the small tracks, so I went for the Kato tracks. Much easier to use. However, I am sure you will like the the starter set - it is great. Don't forget you can find the manuals on the Trix website. The Minitrix 11157 is here: static.maerklin.de/damcontent/aa/76/aa76cc61aff0f641169e19f92f6c533a1585041683.pdf
      Happy new year and enjoy ;-)

  • @graemeneale9311
    @graemeneale9311 Рік тому

    So much effort has gone into making this presentation! 👍🏻

    • @ModelTrainFun
      @ModelTrainFun  Рік тому +1

      Hi Graeme, I am glad you liked it. Enjoy ;-)

  • @davidgreenwood5209
    @davidgreenwood5209 Рік тому

    I really enjoyed this video, hope to experiment in the future with some of these events on my own layout. Many thanks.

    • @ModelTrainFun
      @ModelTrainFun  Рік тому

      Hi David, Glad it was helpful and I hope you will get to play with the events. There are multiple ways of using the events - this is one. However, please remember it requires a lot of experimentation and testing to make it work. Enjoy ;-) Bo

  • @heribertonavarro5001
    @heribertonavarro5001 Рік тому

    ¡Gracias! estoy aprendiendo mucho (Im learning a lot from your videos, greetings from Chile)

    • @ModelTrainFun
      @ModelTrainFun  Рік тому

      Hi Heriberto, Thanks a lot - all thanks goes directly into making new videos. I am so glad that you enjoy the channel and the videos you see. Have fun and enjoy model railroading. Enjoy ;-)

  • @petersierksma5374
    @petersierksma5374 2 роки тому

    Thank you very much for these very understandable explanations

    • @ModelTrainFun
      @ModelTrainFun  2 роки тому

      Hi Peter, glad you like them! Enjoy ;-)

  • @kawajocb1685
    @kawajocb1685 2 роки тому +3

    verry nice video. i learn a lot from it

  • @rodjones3730
    @rodjones3730 2 роки тому +4

    Morning Bo can you explain how you created the virtual signals - cheers

    • @ModelTrainFun
      @ModelTrainFun  2 роки тому +1

      Hi Rod, a virtual signal is just a signal you have created inside the CS3 for which there is no physical signal on your layout. The CS3 allows you to create a signal without there being a physical one. Hence, you just use "Edit->Add article" in the top menu, choose a signal and set the name & address. Just like if you are creating a real signal. Hope this helps. Enjoy ;-)

    • @rodjones3730
      @rodjones3730 2 роки тому +1

      @@ModelTrainFun Cheers Bo, makes sense, didnt think it would be that simple :)

  • @germaN87AC
    @germaN87AC 2 роки тому +3

    Happy New Year 🍺🍻

    • @ModelTrainFun
      @ModelTrainFun  2 роки тому

      Same to you - Happy new year! Enjoy ;-)

  • @Pat74able
    @Pat74able 9 місяців тому

    Very good explanation, the only video that explain the marklin world not in german

    • @ModelTrainFun
      @ModelTrainFun  9 місяців тому

      Hi Patrick, glad you liked the video - let me know what you end up making. Always interested in how the events are used. Remember to test and be patient - it is an advanced topic. Enjoy ;-) Bo

  • @alfredodemari7740
    @alfredodemari7740 2 роки тому +3

    Hello , i buy several years ago the Marklin starter kit 29500 ,with two differents train set , tracks and the CS2 ,it is a big kit for beginners , finally after several years i have time to begin build my layout...,in the meantime i bought more trains and tracks .The question is : i can use the CS2 or i need to buy a CS3 ? I dont see explanatory videos like yours about CS2...and none in spanish , but english is good for me.My dream is build a layout about 3 meters by 1.7 with a hidden station .
    What can you advise me ?
    I live in Bogota - Colombia , and here this hobby is very rare ,it is difficult ask to someone about this theme , and only i can buy stuf Online..
    Thanks for your time

    • @ModelTrainFun
      @ModelTrainFun  2 роки тому

      Hi Alfredo,
      The CS2 is a nice controller - I do not see any need to upgrade to CS3. Consider it in the future. I do not have anything about the CS2 as mine is in storage. All the Märklin components that work with the CS3 also work with the CS2 - you can use all locomotives, turnouts, turnout mechanisms, m83, m84, signals and more.
      As it seems it has been in storage for some years - dont forget to upgrade to latest software - see this video: ua-cam.com/video/hTmTZjGkLiY/v-deo.html
      you can find the updated here: www.maerklin.de/en/service/downloads/cs2-updates
      Enjoy ;-)

  • @levshamota1749
    @levshamota1749 Рік тому

    Thsnk you so much for all your videos

    • @ModelTrainFun
      @ModelTrainFun  Рік тому

      Hi Lev, I am glad you enjoy them. Have fun ;-)

  • @ModelTrainsAutomation
    @ModelTrainsAutomation 2 роки тому +3

    Awesome!

    • @ModelTrainFun
      @ModelTrainFun  2 роки тому

      Glad you think so! Hope you have fun with Automation ;-)

  • @bernardfievez9476
    @bernardfievez9476 2 місяці тому

    What a job ! Brilliant..

    • @ModelTrainFun
      @ModelTrainFun  2 місяці тому

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

  • @johanblinksma2365
    @johanblinksma2365 2 роки тому +3

    super, keep going

  • @antonvioreldobre4040
    @antonvioreldobre4040 2 роки тому +2

    Hello,and congratulations for your explanations. I follow you from Italy-Venice. I wanted to know. At the moment when the train brakes and stops you have to interrupt the central track (the traction one) or the Central does it by itself. Thank you

    • @ModelTrainFun
      @ModelTrainFun  2 роки тому +1

      Welcome from Italy-Venice - a beautiful city! I think your question is if I interrupt track power in the track?
      I do not use any interruption of power on the track. In this video I use contact track to trigger an event when a certain point is reached, then then event will set the locomotive speed to 0. The decoder will then gracefully slow down to 0 and make it look like it is braking.
      Did I answer your question? Enjoy?

    • @antonvioreldobre4040
      @antonvioreldobre4040 2 роки тому +2

      @@ModelTrainFun Of course yes. Please if you can other videos how to program a locomotive that travels from one station to another round trip . Two Shuttel train with two track and turnout and signal : I think will be very interesting. Thank you again and Best wishes 2022

    • @ModelTrainFun
      @ModelTrainFun  2 роки тому +1

      @@antonvioreldobre4040 This is the idea - one more video on macros, then some practical examples. Will get back to this soon. Enjoy ;-)

  • @chameleony
    @chameleony 3 місяці тому +1

    Dear Sir, I followed your video and tried it myself. I implemented the signals virtually, but was not able to get it working. My trains won't stop when the contact is active and the signal red. The software version I'm using is the latest version 2.5.2 (6). I build the events a ;you explaned in your video, but without the expected results. Please can you advise me?

    • @ModelTrainFun
      @ModelTrainFun  2 місяці тому

      Hi Rob, unfortunately I have been away from the hobby and the channel for some time now. Are you still having an issue? If so, consider sending me an email on the subject potentially with a couple of screenshots of your events. I am on vacation the next week, but after that I should be able to help you. You can find my email here: www.youtube.com/@ModelTrainFun/about Enjoy ;-) Bo

  • @MrSiddhartharora
    @MrSiddhartharora 2 роки тому +3

    Hello, As a beginner I have done some basic research and I some questions and I hope you can help me
    - I understand that H0 is the most popular and readily available size
    - There are too many companies to buy from, how does one narrow down ?
    - Marklin has amazing starter sets but is it true that other brand locomotives or tracks are incompatible ?
    - Can i buy multiple brands and mix and match ?
    - Any other suggestions
    Thank you in advance
    Based in Germany, if that helps

    • @ModelTrainFun
      @ModelTrainFun  2 роки тому +1

      I prefer H0 as this scale has lots of details and features. The models look great and come with sound and light features. I believe it is true this is the most popular scale. However, N-scale is becoming more popular and is growing. You can see some of the N-scale here on this channel: ua-cam.com/play/PLYAhs-Pox3sFiXf4t33qzNsb8L_JetO8M.html
      Narrowing down which brand to buy? Well - that is more difficult. Let me talk about Märklin as that is what I know about. Märklin has 3 rails on the track, while other brands only have 2 rails. Many dont like the look of the 3rd rail. However, I my mind it makes many things like loops, automation, etc. simpler. In addition to that the MFX makes things very easy to get started by automatically registering locomotives, turnouts, signals, etc.
      You can use all passenger cars and freight cars on Märklin no matter what brand. Locomotives must be compatible with the 3-rail tracks. Roco, Brawa, Piko, etc. produce 3-rail locomotives, so you have no trouble finding German locomotives - however, e.g. US brands do not produce any - so it might be a question of what you like. 3-rail tracks are only produced by Märklin. So with the 3rd rail Märklin is kind of by itself.
      I like Märklin because it is good quality, works and is easy to use. Marklin is by default digital where many other brands look cheaper you have to add the cost of decoder, etc. Consider also other factors: Is it easy to buy where you live (germany - yes), where can I get help (stores, clubs & friends), and how good is you dexterity/eyes (N-scale is a lot smaller).
      For German brands good starter sets are available - go for a digital starter set.
      Hope this helps and welcome to the hobby. Enjoy ;-)

    • @MrSiddhartharora
      @MrSiddhartharora 2 роки тому +1

      @@ModelTrainFun Thank you for your detailed reply. I really appreciate it. Doing some more research and thanks to your insights, I believe it would be a good start to invest in a Maerklin digital starter set and then take it on from there. My main concern was that once I buy Maerklin, will I be "forced" to only buy Maerklin products in the future due to incompatibility but you have addressed that. Thank you

    • @MrSiddhartharora
      @MrSiddhartharora 2 роки тому +1

      And if you have any other advice, please do share. Thank you

    • @ModelTrainFun
      @ModelTrainFun  2 роки тому +1

      @@MrSiddhartharora Start with a starter set - see if you like it and grow. Be careful if you get bitten by the model train bug - it becomes expensive and does actually require a lot of room. To help you get can check out the "Märklin Beginner" playlist on this channel: ua-cam.com/play/PLYAhs-Pox3sG31NwCfqIuk6IvI19q2czn.html
      Welcome to the hobby and enjoy ;-)
      Welcome to the hobby.

    • @ModelTrainFun
      @ModelTrainFun  2 роки тому +1

      @@MrSiddhartharora ...also buy one of the starter sets with a MS2 - some starter sets have weird controllers - no need for there.

  • @gordospeti
    @gordospeti Рік тому +1

    Let me have a question please! In this layout how much useful or parkable length does one stretch of the station have for a train to stop? I guess something like 36 cm's. Thanx very much for your quality contents!

    • @ModelTrainFun
      @ModelTrainFun  Рік тому +1

      Hi Peter, This is a small test layout and for the outer part of the station there is barely enough space for the LINT 41. The LINT 41 is 48 cm long. The inner is too small - you could park it there. However, I would make the station a little longer for a real layout. Enjoy ;-) Bo

    • @gordospeti
      @gordospeti Рік тому +1

      @@ModelTrainFun I think the inner must have about 36 cm parkable space for a train. What I mean by parkable space is that a train of 36 cm length can be parked on the inner without the train parked blocking the other stretch. I have been thinking about this because I wanna use 2 curved turnouts and wanna add a 36 cm straight section in between. That would be 2x36 cm, which would be enough. Hope I am not mistaken. :)

    • @ModelTrainFun
      @ModelTrainFun  Рік тому +1

      @@gordospetiI agree that the inner rail can support 36 cm. If at the same time it is short trains with short cars on the outside I believe you would be ok. However, do remember that longer cars could hang out a lot between the boogies and might make the usable space on the inner track shorter. I think it can work - try it out before settling on the final layout and consider where you would place signals as well. Enjoy ;-) Bo

    • @gordospeti
      @gordospeti Рік тому +1

      @@ModelTrainFun How much cars hang out is something to consider, you are right totally. I think all my cars will be shorter than 20 cm. We will see. Actually, the layout will be mainly for the VT 98.9 rail bus motor car and class VS 98 rail bus control car (39978) + a trailer car, so I am quite optimistic. Thanx for your answer a lot!

  • @jacobbakker1641
    @jacobbakker1641 Рік тому

    Wauw...you and your videos helpt me such a lot...MANY thnxxx... and are there any new ones coming? Thnx again!!!

    • @ModelTrainFun
      @ModelTrainFun  Рік тому +1

      Hi Jakob,
      I am glad you like the video and it helped you. Events on the CS3 are really powerful and fun to play with. The next episodes in the series 5, 6 & 7 looks as how I am experimenting with CS3 automation using events. You can find the entire "Automation" playlist is here: ua-cam.com/play/PLYAhs-Pox3sHzQJsNU-FmOEj1ylO-NPpV.html Let me know if you have good ideas and tips'n'tricks.
      Have fun with events! Enjoy ;-)

    • @jacobbakker1641
      @jacobbakker1641 Рік тому

      @@ModelTrainFun i am spitting the whole youtube site completely trough..::))) and the only "tv" i am looking at..are those video's.They help me a lot. Do you have a website or fb page?

    • @ModelTrainFun
      @ModelTrainFun  Рік тому

      @@jacobbakker1641 You can only find me here on UA-cam ;-)

  • @mikedulle1149
    @mikedulle1149 Рік тому +1

    You need to remind the folks save and properly shut down the sysrem.

    • @ModelTrainFun
      @ModelTrainFun  Рік тому

      Hi Mike, absolutely - it is important to shut down the CS3 properly by using "Shutdown", Wait, and turn off power when completely shutdown. Also important to remember to save often. Enjoy ;-) Bo

  • @alexboon
    @alexboon Рік тому

    Bedankt

    • @ModelTrainFun
      @ModelTrainFun  Рік тому

      Hi Alex, Thanks and I an very glad that you are enjoying the channel! The Thanks will be returned into video production for the channel. Have fun with model railroading and Enjoy ;-)

  • @juniashidajat5970
    @juniashidajat5970 8 місяців тому

    Thanks!

    • @ModelTrainFun
      @ModelTrainFun  8 місяців тому

      Hi Junias, another thanks to you - great that you are supporting the channel and I hope you have fun with trains! All thanks are used to make the videos for the channel. Thanks again and Enjoy ;-) Bo

  • @robertcornelius3514
    @robertcornelius3514 9 місяців тому

    Nice video, but this nonsense has literally scared off the younger generation from entering this hobby. High prices have also scared off the younger generation.

    • @ModelTrainFun
      @ModelTrainFun  9 місяців тому +1

      Hi Robert, many ways to enjoy our hobby and I must admit that the automation is one of the more fun parts. Enjoy ;-) Bo

  • @jorgecrivellisr4588
    @jorgecrivellisr4588 Рік тому +1

    Dear please, you have to do a yard or station, a train leaves and other enter, as in automation episode 1 and with deley, yard is one of the most important things on the train. thanks for
    everything, if you want send me an email. jc

    • @ModelTrainFun
      @ModelTrainFun  Рік тому

      Hi Jorge,
      In the later automation episodes I have described how I create the CS3 automation. There are many ways of doing it - please just consider how I do it as one of the methods making automation with the CS3. I did look at how to automate the station. However, I have not yet made an episode on the shadow station. Hopefully I will get to this in the future. You can see all the automation episodes here: ua-cam.com/play/PLYAhs-Pox3sHzQJsNU-FmOEj1ylO-NPpV.html
      If you have ideas on certain automation tips'n'tricks I am always eager to hear about these.
      Hope this helps! Enjoy ;-)

  • @ei-chengchen
    @ei-chengchen 2 роки тому +1

    Gebr. Maerklin & Cie. GmbH Online store product updates

    • @ModelTrainFun
      @ModelTrainFun  2 роки тому

      Hi Ei-Cheng, unsure what your comment is about? Enjoy ;-)