Hi Steve!all,

>,But I`m still stubbornly holding out for my dream of a Large Diorama running at most 2 x Spur1 Tank loco`s and utilizing (if possible) Marklin MS2?<

What is current draw on these Spur1 Ladies?

>What I would like to ask is this if I were to Purchase say the Marklin Freight Train" Digital Starter Set.
1 - Article-No. 55028 as well as the KM1 Glaskasten could I run both Loco`s from the MS2? with or without some kind of booster which would offer enough power to run the smoke,sound, light functions these Loco`s offer? I really am not very good when it comes to electronics even less so DCC but am eager to learn,but must be explained simply please.<

If you are running one lok at a time and the CS2 has sufficient power(18-24V?) and the current draw from a Spur1 motor,...slow speed may not be a problem.

>Ideally it would be nice to set up some kind of shuttle end to end with with flexibility? IE(not just on the one track end to end) but hopefully able to switch tracks route slightly.I think i am correct in assuming I can not run shuttle with MS 2 so would require separate shuttle module/control.<

In Spur1,I would have a separate power supply to run/throw the switches,so as to have full power for the loks.

>If folk can help with advice & guidance,<

Maybe,maybe not!

Best,Dr D

The CS2 is the central station. Basically a much more advanced version of the MS2 (mobile station).

The MS2 does not support any sort of shuttle or routes and you'd be require to manually control your trains, points, etc. This CS2 has route and shuttle functionality built in when paired up with some for of track occupancy sensors.

The MS2 is also limited to only 1.9A. I think you'll be past that with both locomotives, plus breathing room to operate your points/etc. You can get the CS2 with a 100VA (5A) supply. This should be more than sufficient for you to run both locos with all the other functions.

There is a comparable product to the CS2 available from ESU as well. I think you'd be much happier with either of these options. The CS2 + 100VA transformer runs around 650euro so it is considerably more expensive than a MS2.

Hello Please can I answer Tom First!

I am Very sorry I repeated the thread, which had largely being already answered!

My excuse is illness in fact Tom! very serious Illness that leads me to become confused and forgetful,This I regret is worsening.
I could not recall when I was last on the Forum and did not think to look,but now you have pointed the error out I will go back to my original thread and follow the advice?if I can.I am afraid I am a bit slow and take time for things to sink in butmy stubborn obsession to make this idea work,is about the only thing that keeps me going,so I appreciate all help very much indeed.

To Tulit:
Many thanks for your reply,very much appreciated.I recall now having just looked that the CS2 was suggested then but I just feel it is to expensive for what I envisage.
I think I may have to look more closely at the

Also there was a good debate on two systems TAMS & RAPTOR? and of course the CAN-digital-Bahn Project which was enthusiastically suggested by Rhapsody
I did try to contact them directly as advised by Rhapsody but don`t think I received a reply?

Anyway apologies for the repeated thread

best wishes Steve

Yes Tom
I have got the message thank you,it really is no big deal
Please lock this thread if it makes you happy cheers Steve