Excellent, very helpful videos. I've been completely lost when it comes to signals and digital operation. Your explanations are clear and comprehensive. A lifesaver! Thank you!
@ModelTrainFun
Жыл бұрын
Hi Ei-Cheng, I am glad you like the videos. Enjoy ;-)
@killiaan1
2 жыл бұрын
Excellent, very helpful videos. I've been completely lost when it comes to signals and digital operation. Your explanations are clear and comprehensive. A lifesaver! Thank you!
@ModelTrainFun
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Cord, glad you found the video helpful! Hope you have fun with signals. Enjoy ;-(
@19Nov47
2 жыл бұрын
This was really good. It is one thing to read about the topic, another thing (and a better thing) to see someone actually do the task. Thanks for the reminder to put a feeder wire for power between the dead sections. Also, your mention of the braking module at the end caught my attention because I hope to use this equipment when my budget allows for the extra expense. I take it that the braking module eliminates the need for a dead section.. So for now I will put the dead section in place. When I install the braking module I will remove the dead section. OK. On to the next video (tomorrow night because it is still necessary to sleep).
@ModelTrainFun
2 жыл бұрын
Glad you are enjoying the videos. Regarding the braking module - I have been hesitant as it is rather expensive and seem to provide little value. But I must admit that multiple viewers have asked about it, so I will look into a video in the future. Enjoy ;-)
@19Nov47
2 жыл бұрын
@@ModelTrainFun I have ordered one braking module. They are costly, but if it operates well, I will work up to having a couple more on my layout. I'll let you know the results of my trial with the one module when it arrives. (Everything seems to be on back order.).
@ModelTrainFun
2 жыл бұрын
@@19Nov47 Excellent - let me know how it works. I just got a tip on an alternative manufactor of braking modules: Bogobit (bogobit.de/bremsmodul). I am thinking I will experiment with this one. The benefit is that with the Classic version is that you avoid the transition track making it simpler. Enjoy ;-)
@buggy4696
Жыл бұрын
your ideos are really interesting and very clear as you show so much in great detail. Thankyou for keeping me interested in watching your video
@ModelTrainFun
Жыл бұрын
Hi Alf, I am glad you like the videos and hope you have fun with your trains. Enjoy ;-)
@stephenbrown3249
Жыл бұрын
Excellent information and demonstration, thank you so much
@ModelTrainFun
Жыл бұрын
Hi Stephen, you're very welcome! Enjoy ;-)
@jenserikebbesen9483
3 жыл бұрын
Great video. One question though - why are you using the Märklin protocol for your light signals? What are the advantages using this protocol compared to DCC? Pls do more videos - if you need inspiration pls contact me, I’m very much into automation.
@ModelTrainFun
3 жыл бұрын
For the signals shown in this video I am showing the Märklin Motorola protocol (MM). You are right that one could also use the DCC protocol. As this series is for beginners, you will get the least issues with MM/MFX, but as an advanced Märklin modeller DCC might be the better choice. My preference is MFX with the CS3 as you just wire it up and it automatically appears on the CS3. For very large layouts I would consider DCC. However, the CS3 can mix MM, MFX and DCC accessories. My preference is MM for the MS2 as you most likely have some old accesories (signals, turnout decoders, K83, K84, ...) that you would like to re-use. The MS2 can only do either MM or DCC for accessories. Hence, the best choice is MM. However, if you only have new stuff and you will not buy any old/second hand - then consider DCC. In short - it depends on your needs, but MM will fit with most beginners needs. When you get more advanced DCC is an interesting option. Always interested in automation ideas. Will make video on m84 and start automation series before end of year. Please add ideas in video comments or contact me directly on email (see about). Enjoy and have fun with model trains ;-)
@HaroldKuilman
2 жыл бұрын
Very clever box design for the semaphore
@ModelTrainFun
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Harold, yes Märklin did a good job on this. However, when you are making a permanent layout the big box can be cumbersome. In this case it is mounted below the layout. Enjoy ;-)
@evangiles17
3 жыл бұрын
They are called PLIER'S
@ModelTrainFun
3 жыл бұрын
yup ;-)
@kaptajnsejersen6303
Жыл бұрын
Great and detailed explanation.. My problem is all the mess the cables make.. There are so many that they don't easy fit underneath the tracks.. I faced one problem installing my light signal. I use 2 tracks for the insulated part but only one of those tracks get power when signal os green. Somehow the red cable that is connected to the insulated part gives only power tonone track when signal is green/green yellow.
@ModelTrainFun
Жыл бұрын
Hi Kaptajn, I am not sure what is going on - remember that the red must be connected to the center track. Furthermore, if you have 2 tracks in the insulated part then each has a connecter where they connect. No insulator should be present where they connect on either side. Double check that the connectors actually transfer power between the tracks. For the red there is one connector on each track - the connector closes to the center. Hope this helps. Enjoy ;-) Bo
@kaptajnsejersen6303
Жыл бұрын
@@ModelTrainFun thanks for your reply. The problem hasbeen solved and I don't know how.. 😂 I regards to wire management would you recommend to put the wires through a hole underneath the tracks or simply stick the wires under the track?
@ModelTrainFun
Жыл бұрын
@@kaptajnsejersen6303On a permanent layout I would put everything underneath the layout - easier to get to if you need to troubleshoot... Enjoy ;-) Bo
@erichendrikse2946
3 жыл бұрын
Nice explanation
@ModelTrainFun
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks and welcome. Enjoy the hobby ;-)
@Sama-zy8zh
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your excellent tips, but how does the block system to let the loco stop & proceed?
@ModelTrainFun
3 жыл бұрын
Good question! I will be showing this is a future video (this is video 2 of 6 about Märklin signals). To summarize there are 3 options: Using "stop" section, braking module or through automation. In this series I will show the "stop" section and the braking module. I intend to look at automation later. Enjoy ;-)
@dakotastephen5273
3 жыл бұрын
Instablaster...
@roguico
3 жыл бұрын
Good video, but I suggest you use and smaller screwdriver to set the dip switches. Also, I suggest you study the manual before hand and explain the use Odontóloga each accessory included. Keep going with this instruction videos. Sincerely, Rolando
@ModelTrainFun
3 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked the video. Yup - smaller screwdriver is needed for semaphore signals. Additionally, the signals can really be used across many brands and systems. I am focusing on connecting with Märklin/digital or MFX/C-track - however, they also support 2-rail, DCC, analogue, K-track, ... and can be used with many controllers supporting MFX/MM2/DCC/analog. Indeed sometimes I forget what each component is for - LOL. Thanks for the feedback. Enjoy and have fun ;-)
@bartbrinkman
7 ай бұрын
Excellent video. I was wondering: the m84 decoder doesn't allow animations on signals right? It's pretty much instantly turning the lights, but the more expensive signals offer a programmable animation, from what I understand from the manuals.
@ModelTrainFun
7 ай бұрын
Hi Bart, Glad you liked the video! Indeed the m84 is essentially "just" an relay. This means you can turn it on/off. The m84 can blink by turning the relay on/off continuously - however, it is quit noisy. With the modern Märklin light signals you can program them to fade in/fade out when changing. This is a nice effect. Enjoy ;-) Bo
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