I have nearly converted all of my 17 analog locos using mostly ESU LokPilot and some Marklin 60760 units. Is there a list anywhere of the compatible "new" locos in the Mobile Station which one should expressly use for old locos, or is it just a matter of pick and choose at random. For instance, what entry in the MS database should be used for a 3000. The starter set which I have that contains the MS says that the info is on Marklin's website, but I cannot find it. They seem to have gone to great lengths to conceal it. Anyone got a cross-reference list of locos? Thanks in advance, Alan

Here's the file (you may have to copy the URL into the address field):
http://medienpdb.maerkli...ok-Datenbank-2006-12.pdf

To program a loco, you must choose one with a programmable decoder (e.g. 60760 from the database (you find it quicker if you turn counter-clockwise)).
To run a loco, choose one of the correct type (steamer, diesel, electric) with matching functions (you can also use locos with non-programmable decoders to run locos, but obviously if you choose a programmable loco you can later make adjustments using the same entry).
For #3000, you can try #30000.

If you create a loco by address, the four functions buttons on the left control f1 through f4.

Function buttons may not match for mfx locos or locos created from the database - simply because not all symbols are available at all buttons.

It doesn't take a LokProgrammer to change the function mapping - and LokProgrammer cannot change the function mapping for new mfx decoders.

Alan doesn't mention LokSound decoders. The best bet for ESU LokSound decoders with more than 5 functions is an entry such as 37540 from the database. In this case, function mapping may help to get the most out of this loco.