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Hi Daniel, A simple switch is placed in this video. Are you talking about the other video with contact track? In this case - no should not alter the turnout/switch. You only need to make contact track of the tracks between the turnouts/switches. Did this help? Enjoy ;-) Bo

Hi David, I would guess you have connected the brown wire to the wrong end of the contact track. See here for the most common issues I encounter with contact track: ruclips.net/video/2FMWxEPm__Y/видео.html. Alternatively, there could be a poor connection between the 3 rails that work and the fourth - or you mistakenly put a red insulator the wrong place or side. Enjoy ;-) Bo

@@ModelTrainFun Bo Many thanks. Turns out that I did not completely disconnect the detection rail. Used a multimeter do sicker. All good now.

Hi Nicolas, the turnouts/switches should not be made into contact tracks. Insulate on all sides of the turnout/switch and make contact track of the track between the turnouts/switches. Enjoy ;-) Bo

Hi Daniel, you should not modify the turnouts. only make contact tracks between the turnouts. You should only modify straights and curves. Enjoy ;-)

Him I am glad this video helped you - thanks for watching. Enjoy ;-) Bo

Hi, glad you liked the video. Enjoy ;-)

Hi Tony, yes changing the loco speed to 0 means it will brake and stop the locomotive. You can see here how the BR 185 starts with speed 60 increases to 80 at C12 and breaks at C11: ruclips.net/video/ieAltkA_WDw/видео.html. Making automation with the CS3 events requires a lot of patience and testing - but always fun when you make it work. However, start with something simple - as an example movement where the trains cannot collide. Enjoy and have fun with events ;-) Bo

Hello Bo, thank you for the added info. I will take it slowly as you advise. TonyH

Hi Peter, glad the video helped. Enjoy ;-) Bo

Hi Stephan to a certain extent you are correct - however you need to consider the crossover from the track with track power (what you call AC) to the DC area. The issue is that this will short circuit the layout and damage the locomotive decoders - potentially also on other locomotives on the layout. If you are looking into braking modules also consider other brands as the Märklin ones are rather expensive. However, Märklin guarantees that theirs work with Märklin equipment. Hope this helps! Enjoy ;-) Bo

Hi Joshua, Awesome! this is a really great set - hope you enjoy it! HAve fun ;-) Bo

Hi, I am glad that you like the videos and I hope your dad enjoy getting back to Märklin. I hope you will have fun with the trains. I assume getting back also mean discovering digital model trains - which to me is truly a delight to play with. Thanks for the Super thanks - all donations go to making new videos on the channel. Enjoy ;-) Bo

Hi, It's been a while since I bought this one so I barely remember it ;-) If you look in the video at 3:30 (click the numbers) then you can see the instructions. Look to the left for "N-gleis". You have to cut the connectors of the wire and connect it to the track connectors as illustrated. You can see the wire you need to connect to the track at 4:00. You cut the existing connectors for Ho-scale off. At 4:29 you see the connectors you need to put on the track. If I remember correctly, you push them into the track between two ties - one from each side so they connect to each their track. Then you connect the wire to these - you can see at 5:19 how it looks when it is connected. Also ask your favorite model train store for help. Hope this helps! Enjoy ;-) Bo

Hi, glad the videos are useful! Enjoy ;-) Bo

Hi Roger, Glad you like the videos and hope you find what you are looking for! slider conversion for Hornby or Bachmann - well I do not know of anything out of the box. You have to experiment in the same way I did in this video. You can use a Märklin slider and there are many variants. The issue will probably be limited space under the boogies. This could be handled in two ways: create space or even put the slider on a trailing car that is permanently connected. Unfortunately, I do not have direct experience with these two brands. Enjoy ;-) Bo

Hi Will, indeed this is more costly than flex track. However, it is easier for beginners to get reliable track using these tracks. For a larger layout I would indeed consider cheaper alternatives. I like the Kato N-gauge track as I build temporary layouts where they are very useful. Enjoy ;-) Bo

Hi, glad you like the videos, and you find them useful. Yes - unfortunately work has been busy, and I need to get back to filming again. I hope to soon put more videos on the channel. Enjoy ;-) Bo

​@@ModelTrainFun Thanks ! Understandable, work is priority. No stress 🙂 . Looking forward (but a your tempo) to your interesting video's of this wonderfull hobby ! Thanks in advance Bo !

Hi, I am glad you like the videos! Have fun with trains ;-) Bo

Hejsa, herligt du fandt en EB til nedsat pris. Håber du nyder den. Ja - den nyeste version of Märklins vectron er blevet markant forbedret. Hygge ;-) Bo

Hi Benjamin, according to Märklin the set is suitable for kids from 6 years and up. I do not have kids, nor have I had kids play with my set, so I cannot confirm this. However, it is reasonably sturdy, and the controller is easy to use. If you decide to get it, please let me know how your son likes it. BTW - one of my viewers has a young grand son and I see he is able to play with the MS2 - which is more advanced. check out his channel: ruclips.net/channel/UCl_CfAmK885Ir3DSJCkp1aQ Hope this helps! Enjoy ;-) Bo

Hi, glad you liked the video. Indeed the 3 rail Märklin does not run on 2 rail. It can be converted to a 2 rail, but it is often not easy. Have fun with trains! Enjoy ;-) Bo

Hi Daniel, if you are asking about how to make the contact track, then yes you need to cut a certain place underneath the C-track. The C-track is made for this operation. You can see more about how to create and troubleshoot contact tracks in this video: ruclips.net/video/2FMWxEPm__Y/видео.html Hope this helps! Enjoy ;-) Bo

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

Hi, I am glad the video helped! Enjoy ;-) Bo

Hi, I am glad you liked the video! Answers: 1) The WiFi router does not need to be connected to the internet. It is important that the MS WLAN and the CS2/3 is connected to the same router. 2) The CS2/3 must be connected to the same router. The CS2/3 must be connected using a cable as it does not have Wi-Fi capabilities. You can buy some USB Wi-Fi devices that can be plugged into the CS2/3. I have been told it works but have not tried it myself. It was even mentioned in a video on the Märklin RUclips channel. However, no mention of USB WiFi device brand or other requirements, so it might work or might not. 3) If you are using the WLAN receiver box, then 4 MS WLANs can be connected. I do not remember a limit on number of mobile stations (wired or WLAN) that can be connected. I seem to recall 10 mentioned somewhere, but cannot find the source again... There might not be a specific limit? Hope this helps! Enjoy ;-) Bo

@@ModelTrainFun Thank you very much for these good answers

Hi Pellas, yes - a lot of cables. Try it out - it is not too difficult, but the contact tracks can be sensitive. Ensure good power, well connected wires and clean track/wheels. Have fun ;-) Bo

Hi, do remember to size your wires according to power consumption. But yes, LEDs do not use a lot of power, and they last a lot longer. Enjoy ;-) Bo

Hi Mohammad, if the ethernet port on the router is damaged I would buy a new one. If you are talking about the ethernet port on the CS3, then you should be able to get a USB WiFi device that can plug into the CS3. The use of USB WiFi was mentioned on Märklin RUclips channel - however, they did not mention brand or requirements to the device. I have not tried it myself. It may/may not work. Look for a device with low power consumption that works by default with Linux (the CS3 runs Linux). Hope this helps! Enjoy ;-) Bo

Hi, I am glad you enjoyed the video! As you are from US, please do remember that Märklin do not produce many US locomotives and cars. If you are into local trains, then perhaps Märklin is not the right for you. Märklin is also not compatible with the brands you typically find in US as it uses a 3-rail solution. Also consider choosing a system/brand your friends have so you have somebody to exchange tips'n'trick with. If you decide on Märklin I can highly recommend it. Enjoy ;-) Bo

@ModelTrainFun I actually ordered a starter set and cars under the Trix line since it's just a 2 rail version of Marklin. In theory, I should be able to run Trix on the same layout I run my US freight trains on. I figure later on, I'll buy a Marklin set and run the Trix wagons with it.

@@SOU6900 Sounds great - have fun with the starter set! Enjoy ;-) Bo

Hi Anselmi, Not sure what is wrong - did you manage to fix it? Enjoy ;-) Bo

Hi Anders, you are absolutely right the 70391 also supports MFX. I agreed, I believe the reason Märklin added DCC is to support Trix and other systems. Enjoy ;-) Bo

Now that I tried programming and set the address to 27, the signal decoder does click when I press the red/green buttons, but nothing happens with the signal. The signal just shows all of its tree aspects(Hp0,hp1 and Hp2) at the same time.

Hi, Did you manage to make it work? Enjoy ;-) Bo

@@ModelTrainFun No I didn’t. I took the signal to the local model railway shop and I’m now waiting if they could make it work.

@@vljt8960 Sounded weird - hope they make it work. This is the benefit of buying in the local shop. Enjoy ;-) Bo

Hi Faizul, these are N-gauge and are not compatible with H0 scale. If you are looking for 2-rail tracks that can be clicked together Kato also make some H0-scale tracks, but also Trix has this. If you are into Märklin (3-rail) use the Märklin version. Hope this helps! Enjoy ;-) Bo

Hi Nendra, model train is a Great hobby I can highly recommend it. However, do look around to see what brand and type of trains you would like to have. I can recommend Märklin but there are also others around. Welcome to the hobby and have fun! Enjoy ;-) Bo

Hi Vito, both the m84 and m83 connect to the track power in order to power the electronics. However, the m84 can take power from another power source (as shown in this video) for the accessory you connect to the m84 output. The m83 will always use track power for the accessory connected to the output. You can connect m83s and m84s together to power the electronics of them all (chain them) and still have an alternative power for the m84 accessoires. Enjoy ;-) Bo

Hi Vito, I am glad you liked the video! Yes, you can connect both Märklin and Trix layout to the same CS3 - even at the same time. However, you need to ensure you are still within the power limits of the CS3 whan taking the total power consumption into consideration. If you mix the two layout types, you should also consider that some decoders in the "DCC" worlds do not like the MM protocol. Hence, consider using only DCC and MFX on the Märklin layout to avoid also sending MM to the Trix layout. Hope this helps! Enjoy ;-) Bo

Hi Vito, Glad you liked this video! I am not sure that I get the question on the "ghost station". How many lights you can connect? This depends on your power source and the power consumption of the lights. On the Märklin 60842 the maximum current load per group (red/green) is 5 amps. The Viessmann 5080 clock in this video is specified as 10 mA and I assume the Faller 180110 is about the same. Hence, if you have a power supply that can supply the max 5 amps, then you can theoretically have approx 500 clocks or lights per re/green group. However, the length of wire will also influence this - and any resistor you add would also have to subtract this, then you might only be able to have 100-200 lights? You have to try it out, but you using LEDs you can power a considerable amount of lights. Hope this helps! Enjoy ;-) Bo

Sorry I completely got the question wrong. I wanted to know how many groups of light poles, for example, can be placed on each exit of the m84, i.e. how many exit 1 can support, how many exit 2 etc. I hope I was clear this time. thanks@@ModelTrainFun

Hi Tommy, I really like these ones - work really well. Enjoy ;-) Bo

Hi Pedro, Glad you like the video! As I understand it you cannot use the m84 for this - at least not according to any manual from Märklin that I have seen. Can it be done - not sure? Multiple traffic lights (signals?) - if they need to show the same yes - otherwise one brake module per signal. This quickly becomes very expensive. If you have automation, consider using CS3 events or software instead - then you do not need the brake module. Check out the Automation playlist: ruclips.net/p/PLYAhs-Pox3sHzQJsNU-FmOEj1ylO-NPpV Hope this helps! Enjoy ;-) Bo

Hi Stefan - great to hear - have fun with trains! Enjoy ;-) Bo

Hi Bernard, You cannot use the brake module to change speed of the locomotive. However, if you have the CS3 with L88/S88 then you do have more control over the trains and do not need the brake module. As an example, check out this video: ruclips.net/video/MtZ1MYwOLDY/видео.html. You can find all videos on automation here: ruclips.net/p/PLYAhs-Pox3sHzQJsNU-FmOEj1ylO-NPpV. However, this is a much more complex way of controlling your layout and it requires quite some trial and error. Hope this helps! Enjoy ;-) Bo

Hi Ali, glad you found it helpful! Enjoy ;-) Bo

Hi Bernard, Thanks for your encouragement and I am glad you like the videos, and they help you! Enjoy ;-) Bo

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

Hi Bernard, I hope you have fun with the CS3- thanks! Enjoy ;-) Bo

Thanks Bernard! Enjoy ;-) Bo

Hi Bopop - glad you like the videos! Enjoy ;-) Bo