Tadzio,

simple explanation. You require a programming track.

On the back of your CS2 you will see two connections, one to the track where you run your trains and one to the program track.

Once you have the program track connected, place your mfx loco on the track and eventually it should register.

Remember the most important thing, if all else fails, read the instructions.......hopefully you did get an English version of the CS2 instructions.

If you don't have instructions, maybe someone on the forum can provide pictures of how you connect the programming track.

Good luck

No, that's nonsense! mfx locos should register just as well on the main track as they do on the programming track.

One thing to keep in mind is that the track connection cable for the CS2 is wired in reverse to what the cable for the CS1 is. Make sure you use the cable out of the starter set - it should have a black plug on it, rather than the green ones that came with the CS1.

Of course, you can use the green plugs / CS1 cables, as long as you remember to reverse the connections.

Robert's post above this one describes the correct connections. They are also listed in the CS2 manual.


And yes, I know what you are thinking! Whatever possessed Marklin to do that! The Good Lord only knows!

My CS2 is a 60215, but it's with version 1. something. I don't know if I can update the system because it's not hooked up to a WiFi router. Can I just update the system without one?

I don't know if all the protocols are enabled. I've only tried to test out my locomotives, but they won't register.

I haven't tested out a lighted car on the track yet. I'll do it tonight.

How can I disable mfx and try the locos with the MM protocol? Could I revert to DCC settings as well, or is that not allowed?

Cheers!

Tadzio.

Thank you. I'll try your method when I get home tonight. Can I reverse the red and brown cables, or should they stay the same as you say?

The main problem is connecting the track. My layout is much smaller than what the track plan depicts. I had to shorten it dramatically in order to make it fit on my layout.

Cheers!

Tadzio.

The CS2 doesn't support WiFi, so a WiFi router won't do any good.
A DSL router can be used to get the update directly from the Internet.
OTOH you can download the update and save it on a USB flash memory stick (root directory), stick that into the CS2 and install the update.

The track outputs of CS1 and CS2 use the same plugs (unless you used an Ugly Box™ with your CS1), but red and brown are swapped.
This only affects older MM decoders and should have no effect on mfx decoders.
Power wires won't fit (different plugs).

Tadzio,
I could be wrong on this but I thought that once an mfx loco registered a bit is set in its decoder so that it doesn't re-register. You previously registered your mfx locos on your CS1, right?

I also thought there was a way to force registration but I don't remember how to do it. Anyone else?

Roger

Yes Juhan is correct. I have loks that have registered fine both on my CS2 and Ecos.