Hello,
This might seem like a very simple (or dumb) question but I would like to know the answer.

My CS1 digital controller (60212) died a year ago.
So I am now relying on an MS1 (60652) which was previously a slave to the CS1.
The MS1 is very fast at recognising MFX and MFX+ locos and works for me no problem.

I have been reading the user manual of the CS2 (60657) but it does not answer my question.
Can I purchase an MS2 (60657) and connect it to the MS1 as a slave, giving me 2 operating positions?

And a further question is if I purchase a CS3 or 3+ (60226 or 60216), can it use the MS1 as a slave?

Any assistance would be appreciated.

regards
Kimball

Yes,

In fact I consider this a preferred solution as the CS1/MS1 generation used a philosophy of the Controller defining/restricting the MS1 roster (also removing the ability to switch accessories inadvertently)

Great for reducing clutter and/or simply preventing the Grandies from stealing each others trains.

limitations of course are
- max 10 locos
- max 1+8 functions (and icons may not render well - i.e. if you use a weird icon on the CS and the MS has run out of generic "F"'s there will be no displayed icons

HI,

Can a MS2 be used (plugged into) with a CS1? Or just the MS1?

Don

So basically the MS2 (60657) does much the same as the MS1 (60652).

The main difference seems to be the addition of the magnetic/solenoid accessory controls.

The MS2 manual also says it has:
Locomotive List for active 10 locomotives (direct selection) + 1 locomotive from locomotive card or mfx.
Internal memory for 40 locomotives.

Let us suppose the active list is less than 10 locos.
I surmise that a locomotive can be added to the active list from the Internal memory.

I suppose there is a procedure to add and/or delete locos in Internal memory.
Would that be correct?
Many thanks.

Kimball

Hello Alan,

Thanks for your reply.
I see now from the manual the latest version has the increased capacity of 40 "active" locomotives.
That is a huge advantage over the earlier versions, even with the so called reserve-memory list.
It may even swing my decision to an MS2 (60657) rather than an CS3+ (60216).

The nice thing about the Central Station CS3 series is the ability to have the graphical in-cab engine driving experience.
Whether I would use that feature in the environment of a working layout is however questionable.

Kimball

Edited by user 02 June 2021 00:23:41(UTC)  | Reason: Not specified