Hello:

I have Marklin #37127 Dutch 1200 electric locomotive. Chip became defective. Ordered a new replacement and it functions fine. However, the sound file is a generic German electric loco sound file. How can I download the proper Dutch loco sound file? Using a ESU ECoS controller with programming track. Any help appreciated.

Paul

I didn't think you could update sound on Marklin locos?

The Märklin sound decoders can be updated their sounds, but how to do it depends on the decoder.

1. The decoders that are coming in the locos from the factory are locked and you can't change any sounds

2. The retrofit decoders can be upgraded - updated.

3. The 6093x mfx decoders were actually made by ESU and are the same like SoundPilot 3. Can be programmed with the ESU sound decoder programmer. (Decoder manufacturer code 151)

4. The 6094x and 6096x mSD decoders can be updated with new sounds, with the mDT3 decoder software (free from Märklin) and CS2 or CS3 connected with the computer where the mDT3 is (Ethernet network), on the programming track. Take about 20 to 30 minutes.

5. The 6097x and 6098x mSD3 decoders can be updated with new sounds, with the mDT3 decoder software (free from Märklin) and CS2 or CS3 connected with the computer where the mDT3 is (Ethernet network), on the programming track. Take about 20 to 30 minutes. The same way like the mSD decoders.

6. The 6097x and 6098x mSD3 decoders can be updated with new sounds, with the mDT3 decoder software (free from Märklin) and the 60971 Märklin Decoder Programmer. Takes only 4 minutes and there is no need for CS2 or CS3. The programming take place outside of the loco for all the decoders. No problems with 21mtc or 8 pin NEM decoders or 6098x cable decoders, but big problem with 6098x series decoders when they are soldered without a plug.
Is a great way of people with MS2 as they don't need to buy the expensive CS3. The 60971 is 85€ in Märklin e-shop and cheaper in dealers.

There are 3 ways to make the update with the mDT3
a. Downloading a ready profile for a loco from the Märklin server
b. Doing your own profile making everything from scratch, using the Märklin SoundBibliotek
c. Loading your own sounds through the mDT3 software. mp3 and wav formats are OK.
d. You can use a combination of the above eg: start with a ready profile, remove sound, add sounds from either the sBibliotek or yours.

In the start all this is a bit complicating with the usual Märklin German-English language in the menus and with very poor documentation.
But when you will be familiar is a great fun!!!

I slowly update these way all the decoders from the standard Märklin Steam - Diesel - Electric Sound to specific ones.

Try it if you need any help please ask!!!

Regards

Costas

eg. Another great tool who is absolutely necessary for everybody who wants to be involved in decoders is the Märklin Decoder Tester
60970. Cost 90€ from M or less in dealers and can test all the decoder functions (motor, sounds, functions, logical functions etc), not only for Märklin decoders but particularly for every decoder mfx, DCC, MM with many connector types and as well cable connectors. You can use it as programming track but only for the decoder without the loco.