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and to my knowledge indeed, only Märklin’s own Central Stations and ESU’s ECOS are command stations that are Mfx compatible. The reason behind it being that ESU is the company than developed the Central Station for Märklin (to which extend I am not sure).

Haha 😀 No but in fact not really. That post was about bus technologies, not related to the track protocol, which can be DCC or Märklin Mfx (and others). It’s a completely different system from DCC that "speaks" another language with Mfx compatible decoders. Mfx is usually used with 3-rail HO layout.

Using DCC & Märklin Mfx in N scale, is it that bad? | LocGeek Recently, I came across a forum post where someone wrote, "Nobody is using Mfx in N Scale." Well, I am — and here’s why that exotic choice was the ...

By the way, I also recently posted about using the #Märklin Mfx protocol (in addition to #DCC with Railcom Plus) in #Nscale, with my ESU ECOS II. If anyone’s ever wondered why that would be a thing 😀

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New #DCC #ModelTrain gadget! 🚂📱
I’ll be reviewing the 2025 ESU Mobile Control Pro soon on locgeek.com (Compatible with ESU Ecos/Märklin Central Station/Z21/WiThrottle)

Thanks for the repost! It is a indeed a very cute locomotive 🚂☺️

NMRA Manufacturer ID The Manufacturer ID is a unique numerical value assigned by the National Model Railroad Association (NMRA). This identifier serves as a means of distinguishing the manufacturer of the decoder, but it ...

FYI: Every #NMRADCC Mulifunction decoder has an NMRA assigned Manufacturer ID number burned into it. It can be read from CV8. Software such as DecoderPro can identify a decoder using this CV.
#modeltrains #modelrailroad #modelrailway #modeltrain #modelrailroading
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YouTube video by LocGeek Minitrix Glaskasten - With Zimo Sound, Staco Stay alive and led lighting

New DCC sound conversion: the Minitrix Glaskasten with Zimo sound, stay alive, and led headlights
youtu.be/MApk4je4t3E

Also more details on the blog www.locgeek.com/2025/03/mini...

#nscale #nspur #echelleN #modeltrains #trains #DCC

Wiring a Programming Track for DCC A track set aside for programming locomotives in Service Mode. It may or may not be part of the layout.

Programming sound equipped multifunction decoders may require a program track booster. Modern command stations eliminated the need with more power to the program track outputs.
#modelrailway #hoscale #modelrailroad
#modelrailroading #modeltrain
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Very interesting! Thanks for the clarifying this divisive issue 😉

Twisting the DCC Power Bus It is not necessary to twist the track power bus wires together. Track Power Bus wires should be kept close together, which can be easily achieved by twisting them together. Tying them with a cable ti...

Topic with many opinions on #modelrailroad forums: Twisting the Bus, and how much. Actually, the purpose is impedance reduction, eliminating other issues in the process.

Repost, share the knowledge!
#modelrailway #modelrailroading #HOscale #NScale #OOScale
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Model train buses: a happy mess (Loconet, CAN, BiDiB, LCC, S88..) | LocGeek Loconet, CAN, BiDiB, RS-Bus, Xpressnet, Ecoslink, B-Bus... the list is long. Beside the tracks using mostly DCC or Märklin's Mfx/MM protocols, choosing ...

I’ve wanted to post an overview of the different model train digital buses for a while (Loconet, S88, LCC, BiDiB). Here it is with some hopefully useful info… and an opinion piece 😉🚂🔌 www.locgeek.com/2025/01/mode... #modeltrains #modellbahn #modelisme #train #DCC

Finally starting to ballast the main station tracks 🚂😉 #echelleN #SpurN #Nscale

A little tour for this little French Picasso guy. With added Zimo sound and Staco powerbank #Nscale #EchelleN #SpurN #modelisme

The Minitrix maintenance engine needed a power pickup boost. Added some feeders under the trailer car, article soon on locgeek.com with more details 🚂 #nscale #1zu160 #nspur #échelleN

This year’s Christmas #modeltrain haul is both #Nscale and #LGB #Gscale 🚂🎄🤩

Checklist for Choosing a DCC system When selecting a Basic or Advanced Digital Command Control system, you need to ask yourself a few questions. It is a big investment and you will be using it for a number of years, so consider what you...

Considering #DCC ? What features are nice to have, and what features should you be looking for? 🤔

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#modelrailroad #modelrailroading #modeltrains #modelrailway #NMRA #modelrailway #modelrailways

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Testing the ESU Loksound Micro install on a French SNCF EAD train in N scale 📢🚂

#nscale #modeltrains #dcc #digital #trainsminiatures #echelleN #modelrailroad #hobby #modelisme #1zu160 #modellbahn

Fascinating article and incredibly detailed, thanks 👌

Thanks 😀

Hello Bluesky! To start, I thought I'd share this video of my set of 3 #SNCF BB #Locomotives in #NScale, with DCC / added sound Zimo MS500 decoders...on my ever unfinished train layout 😜🚂