Märklin Signal Overview (Beginner Episode 5a)

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This is the 1st video in a 6-part video series on how to install and use Märklin signals. This will enable you to use the signals with the Mobile Station and Central Station. In this video series it is illustrated how to use the signals with the Mobile Station 2 (MS2) and Central Station 3 (CS3). The series focuses on the latest series of signals from Märklin.
This first video in the series gives an overview of available (and some past) Märklin signals.
NOTE: The light signal table has a mistake. The 76496 is the exit signal (not the entry) and 76496 is the entry signal (not the exit).
Enjoy and have fun with model trains :-)
"Märklin Signals" series:
- 5a Signal overview (this video)
- 5b Installing a Märklin home signal • Installing a Märklin H...
- 5c Stop section with the Märklin Home Signal • Stop section with the ...
- 5d Installing a Märklin distant signal • Installing a Märklin D...
- 5e Installing the combined Home+Distant light signal • Installing a Märklin H...
- 5f Where to place signals • Where to Place Signals...
Interesting links (English):
- Märklin: www.maerklin.de/en
Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:58 What is a signal? Semaphore vs Light
04:28 Light Signals
13:31 Semaphore Signals
21:29 Old Signals
22:29 Wrapping it up

Пікірлер: 35

@germaN87AC 2 жыл бұрын

You made a complex topic- German railway signaling rules and forms- easy to understand and apply. I like your comparison of various Märklin form and light signals and which is the right one to apply on the layout. Well done 👏

@ModelTrainFun 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Enjoy ;-)

@jenserikebbesen9483 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for a very comprehensive overview of the Märklin World of signals.

@ModelTrainFun 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it. Enjoy ;-)

@tubefactor1 3 жыл бұрын

Very Informative and well explained. Thank you for the comprehensive overview as well!

@ModelTrainFun 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! Have fun :-)

@vidiottheowl2825 2 жыл бұрын

This is insanely helpful. I plan on designing my own signals in CAD, but this is great for teaching me about each of the different signals and what they're for.

@ModelTrainFun 2 жыл бұрын

Great to hear! Do remember that if you are 3D printing signals, then you can find many signals ready to print on various sites with 3D prints. This might make it easier. I have seen Marklinofsweden recommend some 3D sites. Check out kzfaq.info Enjoy ;-)

@vidiottheowl2825 2 жыл бұрын

@@ModelTrainFun I mean using someone else's model takes the fun out of it but thanks!

@ModelTrainFun 2 жыл бұрын

@@vidiottheowl2825 True - have fun and let us see the signals you create ;-)

@suddeutschMarklinUSA Жыл бұрын

Thank you - always had a hard time understanding signals!

@ModelTrainFun Жыл бұрын

Hi Stanley - Happy to help! Enjoy ;-)

@michelvanryswyk8560 7 ай бұрын

I ❤ your videos and I would like to thank you for your time in making these great instructional tutorials. Greeting from 🇨🇦

@ModelTrainFun 7 ай бұрын

Hi Michel, Thank you so much - I am glad you like them. Enjoy model trains ;-) Bo

@tofathi195 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks again!

@ModelTrainFun 2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure. Enjoy ;-)

@henrikvilhelmsen6299 2 жыл бұрын

Nice video.

@ModelTrainFun 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Henrik, glad you liked it. Enjoy ;-)

@informatimago 3 жыл бұрын

13:08 The startup signals have also the advantage of being CHEAP, even if you add the price of the m84 decoder. On the other hand, they have the inconvenient of having wires (to connect to the decoder or the control panel). So you may want to choose them if you are building a static (or modular) railway which can take some under-board wiring. Note that the track current cutting relays are indeed in the m84 decoder, so I'll also have something positive to say about the startup signals in this respect later.

@ModelTrainFun 3 жыл бұрын

Agreed - startup signals are cheaper. However, you have to consider what you will do with your layout and decide which signals work best for you. Temporary layout, automated layout, semi-automated layout. Semaphore - then you often end with the expensive signals. Many choices - to be honest I will probably be using a little of everything. Enjoy and thanks for commenting - eager to hear about signal experiences from everybody :-)

@tommycanadasmobazimmer 3 жыл бұрын

Great video - I'm starting to think about signals for may layout. . I will probably go the Hobby Signal/M84 route for block and yard signals. Also potentially in the station I require 6 exit signals - probably do the same there (only 2 aspect though) as an inexpensive option to start. Thanks for sharing. Tom

@ModelTrainFun 3 жыл бұрын

Go for it! Yup - signals are expensive and using the m84 can help reduce cost. Do consider the Viessmann light signals - if you wire them correctly, then the MS2 and CS3 can control these as well through the m84. You will get more signal aspects and they look like the Märklin ones. Have fun with signals ;-)

@tommycanadasmobazimmer 3 жыл бұрын

@@ModelTrainFun Thanks for the tip. Not quite sure how to get the 3rd aspect on a Viessmann signal to work with a M84. I'll have to do some research. Greetings from Kanada Tom

@ModelTrainFun 3 жыл бұрын

Hint: For 3 aspect signals you need 2 addresses. If the signal is address 10, then also address 11 is used. On Address 10 you will have Red/Green and on Address 11 you will have Yellow on the "Green". You can see it here kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fNN1l5iAsM7SgGw.html In this way you need to use two outputs from the m84.

@informatimago 3 жыл бұрын

1:00 Märklin signals are of course, German signals. Other railways network have different signals (different shape, colors or combinations). But what is interesting is that the semaphores are really typical to Germany. I've never seen any such mecanical semaphore in France (SNCF) (modernisation has been exhautive). British semaphore still remain, but they have a very distinct shape. de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Formsignal fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sémaphore_(signalisation_ferroviaire) en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Railway_semaphore_signal

@ModelTrainFun 3 жыл бұрын

Yup - good tip: search on Wikipedia - lots of information about trains, signals, locomotives, etc. Have fun :-)

@informatimago 3 жыл бұрын

22:40 indeed, if you want to use signals from other countries, you can do that by using third-party "dumb" signals, and drive them with the m84 decoder (or some other decoder).

@ModelTrainFun 3 жыл бұрын

Agreed dumb signals are really useful :-)

@evangiles17 3 жыл бұрын

From what I have read you show the VR2 + HP2 aspect when the tran leaves the station and there is a curve or change of track ahead

@ModelTrainFun 3 жыл бұрын

Those are good examples of "Slow" - Thanks. Enjoy ;-)

@informatimago 3 жыл бұрын

4:32 for a hands-on approach of the signals, the best is to travel between two cities: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ibCVlJWLupfUm6c.html Remember, in Germany the signals are on the right of the tracks! (unless a specific indication otherwise).

@ModelTrainFun 3 жыл бұрын

Good Tip: I also enjoy watching cab ride videos - they do give good inspiration for what to model. Enjoy :-)

@maurocalzavara711 3 жыл бұрын

Quite interesting, of course the signal types are for one country only (Germany); it would be interesting to know the differences among various countries and if, with the UE, there is a standard agreed upon (or will be). Not your job, of course, but ours! A couple of points about the presentation. First a silly one: I think you meant "short brake" and not "short break". On a more serious point, your presentation will greatly improve using a first graphical introduction on what "distant", "home", "entry" and "exit" mean on a railroad layout - just a section of tracks with indication of where the signals will be positioned, by type. Overall, a nice work! Did you see this old video? kzfaq.info/get/bejne/q51hfdKkp9_YiYk.html

@ModelTrainFun 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it. Yup "short brake" - lol. This video is just an overview of the signals made by Märklin and is part of the signal series videos. I will talk about where to place signals in a later episode to tie everything together. Already have most of the graphics done - stay tuned. Have fun!

@ModelTrainFun 3 жыл бұрын

...and cool old video ;-)