Would love to help....but can we have a picture of the "this"?

Cheers

That is a 6080, first generation digital decoder, ca 1985.
It is missing the two red and brown supply cables.

If you need their location I can send you a pic on where to re-attach them.

Cheers

Here it is.
It is a 6080, for Märklin's historical wire wound stator motors (aka Universal motor)

Red: power pick up (center rail)

Brown: power return (chassis)

Green and blue : left and right winding of the stator

Black : to the brush that is*not* connected to the common of the stator

Yellow: front light

Grey: rear light

Have fun

As others have said, it's Marklin's first generation Digital Decoder. VERY basic in features, but if you are putting it into an older suitable model (and the Railbus is perfect for that, also something like a 3000 or any other really common basic loco) then it may still be better than nothing at all, particularly if you are not completely used to the features and operation of the newer generation units.

It will give you smooth reversing, and directional control of headlights, and 80 addresses to choose from but that's it. But still better than a mechanical reverse unit.

If nothing else you will have a bit of Retro-Digital in your fleet.

Cheers

Steve

Hi Marklin-users,

I do hope its no crime to make a new inquiry under this topic,I just did not want to unnecessarily start a new topic.
Please moderators move if need be.I'd like to know what decoder the the K class Wurttemburg 37059 has.Is it delta
or Fx digital and should I change this decoder for any reason. I don't mind manually registering the loco to my
mobile station or in the future a CS. I would however like good pulling power as I will have a steep incline on my
to be built layout.

Thanks in advance
Kind regards
Jay
PS, it has its original decoder presently.

Hi Brandon,

Many thanks for the quick reply,much appreciated.However I am also keen to know what the difference is between the Delta and a digital decoder?
Lots to learn about digital!!!. Could somebody please direct me to an instruction manual?

Thanks again
Cheers
Jay

Hi Brandon,

Thank you again for the detailed reply,I am learning much already and also thanks for pointing me to the Marklin site
for more info.

Kind regards
Jay

You could actually put it this way too...

Delta is Digital "light".

It uses the same digital format as Digital (the non-mfx kind) but has less addresses available in the decoders.
Digital locos can be run with a delta decoder if it is set to one of the Delta Control addresses, and Delta locos can be run on Digital.

Basically the Delta loco decoders replaced the older c80 decoder mentioned earlier in this topic.
The last version of the Delta loco decoder could address all 80 addresses in the Digital system (pre-mfx, that is...) and also had the lights function just as c80.


You can see possible Delta decoder address settings here: https://www.marklin-user...digital/Dideltaaddr.html (a very old page... )

You can trust Brandon with respect to that: locos with a 37xxx ref. number never have Delta decoders ex works. Almost all 37xxx locos have fx decoders.

Brandon

Wow,that was going to be my next question! What are the different types of decoders that originally came with Marklin locos?
And what decoders are reccomended for the different Marklin analogue locomotives? But you have already pre empted
them and kindly provided sources to the answers. The reason for these questions is that I have and also intend to buy used
Analogue locos and convert them to digital. But beleive me Brandon there are more questions comming the forum's way
as I dabble in these conversions. Knowing that I have the knowledge of the forum members to draw upon makes me
feel confident. This is going to be a long process as I have very little time and also spend long periods away from home.

Thanks
Jay

Hi Jay, This list will partly answer your questions. If you need more explanation let me know.


Decoders and motor kits

Obsolete:
6080 – Original Marklin digital decoder. DIP switches for address, lights on/off is only function, no load regulation
6603 – Original delta decoder. Only 15 addresses available, lights work when loco runs Address selection by solder pads
6603 (later) – same as original but address selection by 4 DIP switches
66031 – Later delta decoder with additional function for telex
6090 - high efficiency decoder with DIP switches for address and on-board controls for acceleration/braking delay and max speed. Only F0 (lights) supported
60901 – DCM 3 to 5 pole conversion kit + 60902 decoder
60902 – high efficiency decoder with DIP switches for address and on-board controls for acceleration/braking delay and max speed F0 to F4 supported
60903 – SFCM to DCM 5 pole conversion kit + 60902 decoder
60904 – LFCM to DCM 5 pole conversion kit + 60902 decoder
60905 – Decoder like 60902 but set up for Can motors
60921 - DCM 3 to 5 pole conversion kit + MFX decoder
60922 – MFX decoder
60923 - SFCM to DCM 5 pole conversion kit + MFX decoder
60924 - LFCM to DCM 5 pole conversion kit + MFX decoder
60931 – MFX decoder with Steam loco sounds
60932 – MFX decoder with Diesel loco sounds
60933 – MFX decoder with Electric loco sounds

Current:
66032 - Delta decoder for converting to digital without changing the field coil.
60760 - DCM 3 to 5 pole conversion kit + basic FX decoder
60940 – MSD MFX sound decoder un-amplified outputs, 21 pin connector, downloadable sounds
60941 - DCM 3 to 5 pole conversion kit, no decoder
60942 – MLD MFX decoder with 21 pin connector and circuit board
60943 - SFCM to DCM 5 pole conversion kit, no decoder
60944 - LFCM to DCM 5 pole conversion kit, no decoder
60945 – MSD MFX sound decoder, 21 pin connector and circuit board, Steam loco sounds
60946 - MSD MFX sound decoder, 21 pin connector and circuit board, Diesel loco sounds
60947 - MSD MFX sound decoder, 21 pin connector and circuit board, Electric loco sounds
60948 - MSD MFX sound decoder, 21 pin connector and circuit board for Hobby locos, Diesel loco sounds
60949 - MSD MFX sound decoder, 21 pin connector and circuit board for Hobby locos, Electric loco sounds
60962 - MLD MFX decoder with wiring harness
60965 - MSD MFX sound decoder, wiring harness, Steam loco sounds
60966 - MSD MFX sound decoder, wiring harness, Diesel loco sounds
60967 - MSD MFX sound decoder, wiring harness, Electric loco sounds