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Offline gauravk84  
#1 Posted : 05 January 2009 20:18:48(UTC)
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Hi guys! I just recieved my Marklin Ice 2 train set, along with the Ludmilla, 29010 starter, Rhiengold train set and a fairly large (and ambitious ) C track layout with extion sets. I also got myself the CS2 and i have a few questions:

1) I have recieved a double slip switch with one of the C track extension sets. I have also ordered a number of turnout mechanism's and digital decoder. I know its possible to fit the left, right and 3 way turnouts with these items. IS it also possible to attach turnout mechanisms to the double slip switch or will i have to order the 24624 turnout seperately?

2) Is it possible to attach the catenary and control track both to the CS2? If i power the catenary through a seperate transformer will i still be able to control the locomotives through the cs2?

3) I also have platform and street lights. Can i take power directly from the tracks for these lights or do i have to attach them to a seperate transformer?

4) I have a number of uncoupler tracks. Is there any way i can attach them directly to the track or do i need a k83 decoder for it?

Thanks!
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Offline hemau  
#2 Posted : 05 January 2009 20:40:35(UTC)
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Hi Gaurav, welcome to the forum!
As for 1), I don't know but somebody else will.
2) You can use catenary but it is not functionally necessary in digital operation. If you put another transformer or controller to the catenary, you will not be able to control those loco's with your CS. And there's a risk of the 2 controllers getting in touch with eachother and so getting damaged. So I e.g. use the catenary only for show.
3) Taking power from the tracks for lighting can be done but will cost you power. I advise using a separate transformer.
About 4) I'm not sure with CS-2 but I think you will need a separate decoder, just like for a switch.
Regards, Henk
C and M track; CS1R and 2 MS
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Offline gachar001  
#3 Posted : 05 January 2009 20:52:29(UTC)
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Gaurav,
As for 1, You can use a standard turnout mechanism on the double slip switch. You need only one turnout mechanism for it.
Gautham
Atlanta, GA USA
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Offline Caplin  
#4 Posted : 06 January 2009 00:52:13(UTC)
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Hi Gaurau.

The hand driven double slip switch from starter sets has number 24620.
I had one and I fitted both mechanism and decoder and thereby "changed" it to a 24624 - so no need to buy an extra 24624.
Happy setting up.

Regards,
Benny - Outsider and MFDWPL
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Offline Bigdaddynz  
#5 Posted : 06 January 2009 02:46:48(UTC)
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[size=1" face="Verdana" id="quote]quote:Originally posted by gachar001
<br />Gaurav,
As for 1, You can use a standard turnout mechanism on the double slip switch. You need only one turnout mechanism for it.



Doesn't the double slip switch already come with a turnout mechanism in it? Here's the description from the catalog:


24624 Double Slip Switch.
188.3 mm /7-13/32" / 24.3°. Comes
with electric mechanism and lighted
double slip switch lantern. Can
be retrofitted with 74460 digital
decoder.


As for (4), you will need a K83.
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Offline gauravk84  
#6 Posted : 06 January 2009 10:11:26(UTC)
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hi,
no this double slip switch came without any turnout mechanisms...it was part of the C4 extension set.
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Offline nevw  
#7 Posted : 06 January 2009 11:33:31(UTC)
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[size=1" face="Verdana" id="quote]quote:Originally posted by Bigdaddynz
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Quote:
[size=1" face="Verdana" id="quote]quote:Originally posted by gachar001
<br />Gaurav,
As for 1, You can use a standard turnout mechanism on the double slip switch. You need only one turnout mechanism for it.



Doesn't the double slip switch already come with a turnout mechanism in it? Here's the description from the catalog:


24624 Double Slip Switch.
188.3 mm /7-13/32" / 24.3°. Comes
with electric mechanism and lighted
double slip switch lantern. Can
be retrofitted with 74460 digital
decoder.


As for (4), you will need a K83.


NO there are two, one without the electrics and one with.
NN
NOt wearing the Pink Pinny, which is hard to see and now I have a white Pinny which also is hard to see against MY pure white Skin Still have 2 new shiny tin Hips that is badly in Need of Repair matching rusting tin shoulders
and a hose pipe on the aorta
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Offline Bigdaddynz  
#8 Posted : 06 January 2009 12:16:24(UTC)
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[size=1" face="Verdana" id="quote]quote:Originally posted by gauravk84
<br />hi,
no this double slip switch came without any turnout mechanisms...it was part of the C4 extension set.


Then you will obviously need to fit a mechanism.
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Offline Caplin  
#9 Posted : 06 January 2009 12:34:31(UTC)
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[size=1" face="Verdana" id="quote]quote:Originally posted by nevw
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Quote:
[size=1" face="Verdana" id="quote]quote:Originally posted by Bigdaddynz
<br />Doesn't the double slip switch already come with a turnout mechanism in it? Here's the description from the catalog:


24624 Double Slip Switch.
188.3 mm /7-13/32" / 24.3°. Comes
with electric mechanism and lighted
double slip switch lantern. Can
be retrofitted with 74460 digital
decoder.


NO there are two, one without the electrics and one with.
NN
Bigdaddy, Nev is correct. 24620 is without (only avail. in some extension sets) and 24624 includes. Pls. see my prev. post wink
Regards,
Benny - Outsider and MFDWPL
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Offline RayF  
#10 Posted : 06 January 2009 12:36:16(UTC)
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I did so with mine (fitted a turnout mechanism to the 24620 double slip from the extension set). One solenoid mechanism is enough. In one position it selects the "curved" routes, and in the other the "straight" routes.

My only observation is that the mechanism has to drag a lot more "bits" across, so sometimes the actuation is a bit slow, but it generally works OK every time.

Ray
Ray
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Small C track layout, control by MS2, 100+ trains but run 4-5 at a time.
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Offline Bigdaddynz  
#11 Posted : 06 January 2009 13:09:03(UTC)
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Thanks for the update guys. I don't have any C track double slip switches (plenty of M track ones!) so I wasn't aware that there are 2 types.
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