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Offline Mike M  
#1 Posted : 26 February 2013 18:48:17(UTC)
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Mike M

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Hi Everyone,

I am still in the midst of planning my layout,and I know the electrical side of things is going to be my weak point.

I have found a book on the Marklin & Walthers site called "Controlling ,Locomotives,Trains And Accessories" Item #441-7421.This book apparently shows basic,how to set up controll for the CS2 and running on fully automatic. I am going to be running AC.

Does anybody else have this book or are there better ones out there ?? What do you suggest ?


Thank you in advance


Cheers Mike
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Offline kbvrod  
#2 Posted : 26 February 2013 19:24:29(UTC)
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Originally Posted by: Mike M Go to Quoted Post
Hi Everyone,

I am still in the midst of planning my layout,and I know the electrical side of things is going to be my weak point.

I have found a book on the Marklin & Walthers site called "Controlling ,Locomotives,Trains And Accessories" Item #441-7421.This book apparently shows basic,how to set up controll for the CS2 and running on fully automatic. I am going to be running AC.

Does anybody else have this book or are there better ones out there ?? What do you suggest ?


Thank you in advance Cheers Mike


Hi Mike,all,
Do a search and look at threads in the forums! I bet you that most things have been covered by our experts!Cool

Dr D
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Offline Nielsenr  
#3 Posted : 26 February 2013 19:42:51(UTC)
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Nielsenr

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Mike,

I have the 7421 book as well as the 03402 HO Signal Book. I find them to both be good references.

Robert
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Offline cookee_nz  
#4 Posted : 26 February 2013 19:46:24(UTC)
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Originally Posted by: Mike M Go to Quoted Post
Hi Everyone,

I am still in the midst of planning my layout,and I know the electrical side of things is going to be my weak point.

I have found a book on the Marklin & Walthers site called "Controlling ,Locomotives,Trains And Accessories" Item #441-7421.This book apparently shows basic,how to set up controll for the CS2 and running on fully automatic. I am going to be running AC.

Does anybody else have this book or are there better ones out there ?? What do you suggest ?

Thank you in advance

Cheers Mike


Mike, for a good basic grounding the older Marklin book 0311 "Marklin and it's big prototype", and the Marklin Service Manual, (both available on the Spanish website frequently posted here) explain a lot of the electrical aspects along with easy diagrams to build on your knowledge. Slightly more advanced is the Signals manual.

Even if you are going fully Digital, and possibly on to Computer Control, getting the initial basics right will still be relevant and help you not only with initial understanding and connection but also be a great help in trouble-shooting when things don't go as you expect.

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Offline Mike M  
#5 Posted : 27 February 2013 00:08:35(UTC)
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Mike M

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Thanks everyone for the advice.

Cheers Mike
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Offline Mark5  
#6 Posted : 27 February 2013 00:37:49(UTC)
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Good question on getting info.
While Kevin is right to suggest doing a search here on the forum,
it is handy to have a good complete description in print, in hand.

Isn't there a PDF download of the 7421 book out there?
If so, I would be happy to know of it.

Robert.
How much is it from the dealer.
How helpful did you find it?

- Mark
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Offline Nielsenr  
#7 Posted : 27 February 2013 04:08:12(UTC)
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Mark,

I got the 7421 manual from my dealer over three years ago for around $30. It might be more expensive now. For me, it was worth the money. I do like having something "tangible" to sit down and read. There were some sections that were pretty basic, but there are good topics within it. It helped me set up blocks for the first time with the CS2. I still refer to it occasionally to refresh my memory on some things.

Robert
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Offline xxup  
#8 Posted : 27 February 2013 09:37:19(UTC)
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xxup

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Originally Posted by: Nielsenr Go to Quoted Post
Mike,

I have the 7421 book as well as the 03402 HO Signal Book. I find them to both be good references.

Robert


Yep, I agree.. Both of these books are a must have for Marklin users.. Get the 07421 first, the the Signal book later..

Have a look on eBay for prices - even second hand copies of the books should be okay for you..
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