I am new to the Marklin digital world. I got my first set for Xmass this year, the 29821 set. I loved the sounds from the BR 50 for th efirst 3 days and then all sound functions quit working. I am waiting to get the engine back from the dealer (he sent it out to get repaired). I just go the BR 53 steam engine yesterday (37022) and am very impressed in the detail and design. The steam engine sound effects are not what I expected. The BR 50 has the "chuffing" sound and blowing off steam sounds, but the BR 53 does not have that sound at all, it almost sound more like a diesel engine. Does anyone know if this is normal for the BR 53 or is it possible the decoder is not working correctly?

Thanks for th ereply. Being new to marklin digital, I made sure I got an MFX engine since I thought this was the based on the most recent decoders for the MS and CS. There are a total of 16 functions (need the CS for the last 8) This is the description from the Marklin USA site.


Model: With digital decoder, controlled high-efficiency propulsion, mechanism for colling fans in the tender, and sound effects generator with many functions. 2 #7226 smoke generators can be retrofitted. Headlight, smoke generator contact and fan coller wheels in conventional operation. These functions, speed-dependent steam locomotive sound effects, as well as acceleration and braking delay can be digitally controlled with the 6021 Control Unit. Additional operating sound effects can be digitally controlled with the 60652 Mobile Station and with the 60212 Central Station.

Is it possible that it will stll have the "good old Marklin sound"?

Thanks.

Hi Paul, welcome to The Forum . BTW, you're not alone. M has serious trouble with her new BR50 - just look at the topic in this forum. Some dealers have to send back ALL of their 50s ... [xx(]

Best Regards
John

Well I am still waiting for it to be repaired. I have been told that M* does not have a fix for the decoder yet. I have gotten this from two different dealers here in the states.

Yes, with no word as to when a replacement decoder would be available.

That is why I went to a second dealer that I buy from. His reply is below:

"Hi Paul

This is starting to become a real embarrassment for Märklin. I have the same locomotives with the same complaint from at least three customers sent to Märklin in December, still haven't received them back. From what I read, your dealer had not sent the loc to Märklin, right? Anyway, when I call, they tell me that they are waiting for new decoders. It appears that the decoders in these locs had structural problems that they are trying to solve.
On the same subject, we have not been able to get the starter sets 29821 either since December. I had two customers waiting for it, one just told me to send him back the money that he had deposited because he doesn't believe it will come any more. After we were given March, then April, Märklin now tells us that delivery will not be before June.

I am afraid that there is little I or you can do to speed this up."

I know others on this forum had the same problem, has anyone gotten their decoder fixed?

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