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Offline Jmass  
#1 Posted : 02 May 2021 00:28:04(UTC)
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Hello all, just received a Marklin starter set with the NYC Alco pa and it’s definitely a very nice set. However I can’t get it to run as the Mobil station is constantly showing a stop sign in center top of screen. Not much in way of info for this mobile station and not a whole lot on line. The look of the loco and also the running stock is incredible but would really be nice if I could get it to run. Checked all the track and the connections seem fine. Any info or advice would be much appreciated. Joe
Offline marklinist5999  
#2 Posted : 02 May 2021 02:18:20(UTC)
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More info. Needed Joe. What is the model number if the set? Mobil station 1 or 2? Is the locomotive loaded into it, meaning does it occupy a position? Is it correctly connected to the correct track box? Is the track box correctly connected to the tracks? Did it come with the proper power supply?
Offline mike c  
#3 Posted : 02 May 2021 02:34:38(UTC)
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Originally Posted by: Jmass Go to Quoted Post
Hello all, just received a Marklin starter set with the NYC Alco pa and it’s definitely a very nice set. However I can’t get it to run as the Mobil station is constantly showing a stop sign in center top of screen. Not much in way of info for this mobile station and not a whole lot on line. The look of the loco and also the running stock is incredible but would really be nice if I could get it to run. Checked all the track and the connections seem fine. Any info or advice would be much appreciated. Joe


I presume this is the set? https://www.maerklin.de/...s/details/article/29575/
or https://www.maerklin.de/...icle/29571/1/?no_cache=1

1) Is the set new from dealer or second hand (used/near new) from seller?

2) Is this your first Maerklin set or do you have other material?

3) Connect the MS to the track box. Connect the power. Does it still show the stop sign? What happens when you press the 'Stop' button?

4) The next step. Put together three or four straight sections and your track box. Connect the Mobile Station and Power.

Plug in the Mobile Station. The main Mobile Station must be connected to the left 10-pin socket on the track box.
Connect the transformer or power pack wires to the track box. Let it power up

a) Does it still show the stop sign? If yes, there may be a problem with the MS or Track box
- If it works now, you can place the locomotive on the track and see if the MS recognizes it.

b) If it works, you can now check the functions and see if the locomotive moves back and forth (slowly)

If it works as a test track, you may have had some issue with the way you set up the track.

Starting with the track box, add straights or curves until your layout is set up. You can test the MS after each section to see if there is a short.
Once you have the track set up, check to see whether the MS works and if yes, place the locomotive on the tracks.
If it works, you can add the cars and off you go...

If you are still having issues, you might want to consider this as an option
https://www.reynaulds.co...ducts/Marklin/29000.aspx
It is a set of track with a MS2, which would replace the older MS and track box with the most recent version.
If you bought the PA-1 set used, you can ask the seller for a partial refund if it turns out that the MS1 and box were somehow defective.
If you bought it new from a dealer, perhaps they will give you a discount on the 29000 or on a MS2 and track box in exchange for the one that may not be working.


If you are still having issues, bring your set, or at least the locomotive, MS and track box to either Euro Model Trains (Union Beach NJ) or RJF Trains (Katonah, NY). In either case, you should contact them in advance to arrange a visit. They can hopefully diagnose and explain your issue and offer you a solution.

Regards

Mike C
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Offline Jmass  
#4 Posted : 02 May 2021 03:36:16(UTC)
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Hello, the set is 29575 with the Mobil 1 station and it was bought on eBay.it looks like there is power going to the Mobil station but not to the track and yes the Mobil station did show the locomotive. I will look into how much the power track cost and buy a new one. Mobil station power transformer are all original from the set. Thanks for getting back with all this info. Joe
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Offline Copenhagen  
#5 Posted : 02 May 2021 10:04:05(UTC)
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One note, that probably everybody know; the mobile station always starts up in "Stop" mode. So you have to press the "Stop" button to get going. If it goes into Stop mode again after that then there is some kind of problem or fault (which often is a short circuit). You also use the Stop button to stop actions either planned or in case of emergencies.
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Offline marklinist5999  
#6 Posted : 02 May 2021 11:23:26(UTC)
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Joe, should you decide to upgrade to an MS2 and get the 29000 set with more track, AJC kid's has it in stick for $10 less than Reynauld's and no sales tax from Texas. Illinois taxes online sales.
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Offline Jmass  
#7 Posted : 02 May 2021 14:07:58(UTC)
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Thanks again for the info. There does seem to be a problem with the stop button as it seems to be depressed all the time. In another word it seem to be pressed down all the time with no bounce to it. All the other buttons have bounce and you press down and they bounce right back up. And I am definitely looking into a ms2. Be nice if they came with manuals. I still think this is one of the nicest train sets in any scale I’ve ever seen.
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Offline marklinist5999  
#8 Posted : 02 May 2021 15:38:21(UTC)
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Depending on your layot planes, and collection growth, you may want to save up for a CS3 instead. Unless you think you'll want both.
Offline Copenhagen  
#9 Posted : 02 May 2021 16:20:58(UTC)
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Going for a CS3 is a huge step when you just have a starter set. Right now Jmass needs to be able to run his train. I don't know if the MS1 can be easily fixed or if the starter set can be returned for a refund so that a functioning set can be aquired. A used MS2 could also be a solution. Normally they come with written manuals but you can search online for a manual in pdf format.
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Offline marklinist5999  
#10 Posted : 02 May 2021 16:35:08(UTC)
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I got the 29000 set, and low and behold within 6 mos. a CS3+ mainly for extra power.
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Offline H0  
#11 Posted : 02 May 2021 17:40:42(UTC)
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Originally Posted by: Copenhagen Go to Quoted Post
One note, that probably everybody know; the mobile station always starts up in "Stop" mode.
AFAIK the Mobile Station always starts in "power on" mode. In contrast, the Mobile Station 2 (not discussed here) always starts in Stop mode.

Regards
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Offline franciscohg  
#12 Posted : 02 May 2021 17:57:38(UTC)
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Hello
It is an old controller, but it should work, mine does and i do love the feeling of the knob.
Perhaps it is indeed sticky to dirt, it is not that difficult to open the unit and see.
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Offline Jmass  
#13 Posted : 02 May 2021 19:05:21(UTC)
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Well I just purchased an ms2 and am looking forward to actually running trains. I had also purchased an mth gp 35 in nyc paint scheme. I know brawa produces gp 30 and would definatly be looking to purchase one in the future. As far as layouts go I will keep it simple. A double track loop with a passing track and a left turnout branching out to two businesses. I’ll talk to the seller about a refund on just the terminal track.
Offline kiwiAlan  
#14 Posted : 03 May 2021 02:09:36(UTC)
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Originally Posted by: Jmass Go to Quoted Post
Well I just purchased an ms2 and am looking forward to actually running trains. I had also purchased an mth gp 35 in nyc paint scheme. I know brawa produces gp 30 and would definatly be looking to purchase one in the future. As far as layouts go I will keep it simple. A double track loop with a passing track and a left turnout branching out to two businesses. I’ll talk to the seller about a refund on just the terminal track.


Umm, did you also get the track box and power supply? The ms2 does not connect to the same track connector as the ms1.
Offline Jmass  
#15 Posted : 03 May 2021 03:39:57(UTC)
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Yes it came complete. Even had an instruction manual.
Offline Bigdaddynz  
#16 Posted : 03 May 2021 05:24:48(UTC)
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Originally Posted by: Jmass Go to Quoted Post
However I can’t get it to run as the Mobil station is constantly showing a stop sign in center top of screen.


I have a MS1 that did exactly this after I pulled it out of storage, which it had been in for 4 months. It worked fine beforehand. I never repaired it but I suspect the booster section inside the MS1 failed - apparently they were prone to doing this. I can still use it OK as a slave to another MS1 or as a remote controller with a CS1 / CS2.
Offline mike c  
#17 Posted : 03 May 2021 06:45:30(UTC)
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Joe,

this might help you understand your mobile station a little more:
https://www.maerklin.de/...a/produkte/bda-60652.pdf
https://www.maerklin.de/...att_ms-aktualisieren.pdf

Those are the two documents from the original MS still available.

This was the one from the Start Set:
https://static.maerklin....105b3ea65e1434541789.pdf

Right Click and select "Open in New Tab" or "Open in New Window"

I hope that this helps

Regards

Mike C

Offline mike c  
#18 Posted : 03 May 2021 06:52:18(UTC)
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Well I just purchased an ms2 and am looking forward to actually running trains. I had also purchased an mth gp 35 in nyc paint scheme. I know brawa produces gp 30 and would definatly be looking to purchase one in the future. As far as layouts go I will keep it simple. A double track loop with a passing track and a left turnout branching out to two businesses. I’ll talk to the seller about a refund on just the terminal track.


Hi Joe,

In addition to the 60653 (Mobile Station 2), you will also need a 60115, which connects to the track, the MS2 and has the plug for the adapter/power supply 66365/66367 that you will also need.

The reason we recommended the 29000 was because it came with all of the below, plus extra track sections.

https://www.maerklin.de/...ts/details/article/60115
https://www.maerklin.de/...ts/details/article/66367

Regards

Mike C
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Offline Jmass  
#19 Posted : 03 May 2021 23:54:25(UTC)
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Hello, the system I picked up comes with the controller, the box that the controller plugs into to which also has the leads that connect to the track and the plug which has an adapter for 120 volts. Also has three manuals. The part that connects to the track is 60116. Might be a newer model. Joe
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#20 Posted : 04 May 2021 00:09:33(UTC)
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The part that connects to the track is 60116. Might be a newer model.


Sort of. The 60116 is the new racy black coloured box for H0 use, and there's a 60114 also in black for 1 Gauge (the only difference between the two is the thickness of the track wires coming out of the box - thicker for 1 Gauge).

The 60115 Mike refers to is the older grey version for H0, which in reality the only difference is the case colours. 60112 was the grey box version for 1 Gauge.
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#21 Posted : 04 May 2021 00:19:47(UTC)
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60115 is the box for K track for use with Mobile Station 1.

60113 is the box for C track and Mobile Station 2. 60112 is the same except for the space connectors for I gauge.
60116 and 60114 are the darker and newer versions.
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Offline Jmass  
#22 Posted : 04 May 2021 00:58:55(UTC)
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Lot to learn with ac track. Ran O gauge before but that was typical 3 rail track. Very impressed with the look of marklins locomotive. Be nice if they had a gp9. I guess theirs just not enough of a market for marklin to produce any more NA locomotives.
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#23 Posted : 05 May 2021 22:30:46(UTC)
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Mobil station 2 just came in, hooked up and everything’s running fine.
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Offline marklinist5999  
#24 Posted : 06 May 2021 03:18:33(UTC)
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Have fun! The MS2 can operate most everything on a moderate sized layout. Up to 5 sound locomotives.
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#25 Posted : 07 May 2021 01:51:16(UTC)
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Thanks, now the real fun starts. Buying more track and freight cars.
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#26 Posted : 07 May 2021 07:06:48(UTC)
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Thanks, now the real fun starts. Buying more track and freight cars.


That's the stage I'm currently in. Have you come up with a layout beyond the oval?
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#27 Posted : 07 May 2021 11:40:04(UTC)
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My first break from a basic oval was to add two extension sets. They were M track with four electric turnouts. Two curved, they came std. With lanterns. That added a station siding, and a diagonal bridge crossover so trains could reverse direction on the oval. This was on a 4' by 8' layout. You'll have enough room on that size for two full oval runs of R4, 3, 2, and or 1 radius with siding, spurs, depending upon how much scenery relief and structures you want. The 29000 set includes a C track plan book with extension set layouts and free lance ones.
C Track, bridges, ramps, and piers are in short supply still. I have items back ordered. There is track on eBay, but be advised, if it's old C track, it became brittle and it cracks very easily. The connections are then weak. You can use it if it is screwd down and has good current conductivity. The tracks slide in under the edges of ramps and bridges. That keeps them rigid and in line.
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#28 Posted : 07 May 2021 11:56:12(UTC)
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Very impressed with the look of marklins locomotive. Be nice if they had a gp9. I guess theirs just not enough of a market for marklin to produce any more NA locomotives.

Yes, I agree.

The Slovenian maker MEHANO is offering some odd analogue US prototype models for Maerklin "AC", e.g. Alco C628 NYC:

https://www.mehano.si/en...-new-york-central-euac-2

Adding a decoder would allow to run them with a Maerklin MS.
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Offline Jmass  
#29 Posted : 08 May 2021 00:49:59(UTC)
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my original layout plans would be a double track loop with a passing track and a left turnout leading to at least two industries. Nothing fancy.
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Offline Jmass  
#30 Posted : 08 May 2021 00:55:15(UTC)
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Yes I seen mehano actually had a NA locomotive for ac use. I also saw piko had a loco that looks somewhat like an sd 7 but slightly smaller. Don’t remember exactly what it was called but with a little work it can probably be made to look more NA.
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#31 Posted : 08 May 2021 01:26:52(UTC)
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And there is of course the digital ESU SD40-2 for Märklin AC, which doesn’t match the Alco PA era-wise...
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