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Important Update 01/30/08

Märklin, Inc. has temporarily suspended Central Station updates until late Spring.  They have run out of the necessary hardware needed to perform the upgrades and expect to have additional quantities of  parts in May/June.  Please do not ship any Central Stations to them until then.  We will have a notice here when the upgrades resume.
 

Märklin Systems Central Station Update Information

We have just been notified by Märklin that they are now ready to receive Central Stations for updating.  Everything you need to know to return your Central Station to Märklin, Inc. is contained in the announcement below.  Please ship your Central Station directly to Märklin, Inc. and not to us.  Returning your unit to us will only delay the process and we will have to pass the extra shipping charges along to you when we forward your Central Station to Märklin.  Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions or if we can be of assistance. 

 

Märklin Central Station Free Update Now Available

Earlier this year Märklin GmbH announced a new software and hardware update for the 60212 Märklin Central Station. We are pleased to announce we have now received from the factory our initial shipment of components, which should cover the majority of units which need to be updated. We expect to receive additional quantities in the near future. We can now begin updating Central Stations in our service center in New Berlin, Wisconsin.

What are the features of the update?
In addition to the programming of routes, the update also includes a connection for the s88 feedback module to provide feedback on operating status, along with connections for digital devices of the predecessor generation, 6021 Control Unit as well as the 6015/6017 Booster.

Furthermore, from now on the Central Station will also include push/pull train control. It will also be possible to activate the stop command for the locomotive and the function for brake squealing via a soft key located directly on the touch screen monitor.

The Central Station has also expanded back-up functions: Thanks to storage capability on the computer, user settings and data can be backed up and read back in.

How do I submit my Central Station for update?

Consumers who purchased their Central Station or 29825/29851 Mega Starter Set from an authorized North American Märklin dealer and reside in North America: Simply download the Central Station Update form and follow the instructions on the form.

Central Station Update Form Download

To defray your cost of shipping the Central Station to Inc. for update, a $10 coupon good toward your next Märklin purchase from an authorized North American Märklin dealer will be included in your return shipment.

Consumers outside North America: Visit the Märklin GmbH website for information on how to get your Central Station updated: www.maerklin.de/produkte/cs_update.php

How long will it take for the update?
Depending on the quantity of Central Stations that come into our service center at a given time, we expect to complete updates within 2 to 4 weeks. We will do our best to minimize that time frame, however we are entering our busiest season, therefore the turnaround could be longer than 4 weeks.

If you have technical questions regarding the update, please contact our digital consultant, Dr. Tom Catherall at tom@marklin.com.