I really like the Lange Heinrich set how well will double heading work since the locs are not tied together to a common decoder

Under MS control this would be a problem given the mfx decoder in the 44.
Either 6021 (native motorola using the same address) or CS (Consist) are options.

The Motorola solution restricts the number of functions that can be controlled however the CS has other stupid restrictions about the use of functions for the non-leading loco.

An IB offers better (less restrictive) control of the functions of both locos in consist mode and is able to control 9 of the 12 fuctions using the motorla 2nd address.

Also of general concern to anyone wanting to run a consist is the use of dead sections and/or braking sections. In these cases surgery to remove one pickup shoe is desireable if not required.

Thanks all. I am interested in the
CS Option of creating a consist.

Thanks, I like the set wish they weathered the engines

carl

Yeah,So am I.

Aside from the spelling mistake ...

there are 2 issues.

The principle is based on the behavior of most modern decoders to slow-to-stop when they detect a negative DC voltage on the track - The deceleration is set in the decoder.

So the first issue - just as with a dead section - is that one loco is driving and the other one is stopping. either way one will end up spinning its wheels or drawing excessive current.

Because the track voltage is different the sections must be isolated. This includes isolation from the loco shoe/pickup shorting the two sections as it passes over. the witches-hat can work here, however the marklin solution is to have a transition track that switches from one feed(main line) to the other (bracking) when the locos(s)/train is on it. This must be done with the contact or circuit track or reed switch etc. As above this transition track must be long enough for both (or all) locos in the consist so they switch at the same time and do not drive against each other. When the train leaves the stop section the transition track should not be 'reset' to the main line until the train (all pickups) is fully clear of it.

Sorry to correct you - but your statement isn't correct. I do this all the time (mostly in conjunction with my MS's); for example turning the lights of the middle loco in a MT off.

If I'm not completely wrong, some enhancements for MT operation will also be included in the next CS update.

Thanks, Peter

You make one mistake a mfx loc with MS has no number 44. So when the speed of both mfx locs is the same. You could drive both of them with a MS. Problem is starting en stopping of the two locs. But a slave MS can be a big help with this.

The address 44 is only for motorola controllers.

If you have a booster between MS and track then you can use address 44 for both locos and control them with the MS (because the mfx feedback gets lost in the booster).