Blocks are separated by creating gaps in the rail that carries the electrical current. You can purchase track insulators that can separate sections of track. Power is provided to each block using a switch. When the switch is off, power to the block is cut and the trains in that block cannot move. When the switch is on, power is provided to the block and the trains can move. This allows you to control the train movement on your track layout and prevent collisions. [1] X Research source
Tracks. These are the standard M tracks. Switching tracks: These tracks automatically turn the block off and turn on another block when a train passes over them. Signals or relays: These can be either traffic signal pieces or tracks that activate when a train passes them. Insulation Strips: These block power in between blocks and allow you to create different blocks. Power/Feeder tracks. These are the tracks that you connect your wires to in order to provide power to a block. Wires: These are wires used to connect to tracks.
If your trains are overshooting the block, you can place a breaking module after the switch track.
Any interference suppressors, such as suppressor capacitors will need to be removed before you can use a digital system with the M track series. If you run into any issues using a digital system on the M track series, it is recommended you upgrade to the C track series. [4] X Research source
If you have two mobile stations connected to a connector box, make sure you connect the primary (master) mobile station to the port on the right. Connect the secondary (slave) mobile station to the port on the left. [6] X Research source
If you are unable to connect the wires to a M track feeder, you can connect them to any C track, which is compatible with M tracks.
The default language for the mobile station is German. If you need to change the language on the mobile station, hold Shift and press the button that resembles a red wrench. Then select Sprache. Then select your language of choice. To navigate the menus, use the buttons to the right of the display screen to scroll up and down the menu. Press the button next to the option you want to select on the left side of the display screen. Once the train pairs with the mobile station, turn the red knob to make the train move forwards or backwards. Use the buttons to the side of the display screen to activate any other functions that train may have (lights, horns, etc. ). If the train symbol or name on the screen doesn’t match your locomotive, hold Shift and press the button that resembles a red train with a wrench over it. Select Change Loco. Use this menu to change the name of your locomotive and select a new symbol for your locomotive.
You can add as many trains to your track as your power transformer is able to power. The mobile station supports up to 40 trains. [7] X Research source
Not all analog trains can be outfitted with a digital decoder.
Advantages: These are the advantages of the Pull method: Trains are less likely to collide with each other. If there is a problem with the track, the trains will just stop. There is less likely to be a cascade of collisions on the track. Trains have more distance before entering a block. There is more distance between the train that is leaving the block and the train that just left the block. You don’t need as much space in between trains. Since collisions and cascade events are less likely, you don’t need as much space in between trains.
More complex wiring. This method requires longer wires to connect to the previous block. Wires also tend to cross, creating a messier wiring situation. You need the exact number of trains to run. Unlike the Push method, you cannot run one train on this track setup. You need the exact number of trains all the time.
