Issue 59 of Modellbahn-Kurier is a compact update for all those who want to operate their model railway reliably in digital mode or are planning to make the switch. A practical article sheds light on the well-known „Höllentalbahn“ layout and shows how its modernised control technology proves itself in everyday use.
Current control centres are also discussed - including the Intellibox 3 with touch display. Another article provides a detailed overview of digital point machines: What systems are available, what can they do and what should you pay attention to when installing and operating them? In addition, helpful, sometimes „hidden“ functions of the Märklin Central Station 3 are presented (e.g. automatic sequences via the model time clock).
The booklet provides interesting information on the basics of bus systems and protocols as well as suggestions for accessory control. We show interested model railway enthusiasts an introduction to the world of microcontrollers such as Arduino, Raspberry Pi and ESP32. A programming example - a DIY train destination display - shows that these are easy to programme and can be used in various forms for model railways.
This link will take you directly to the order page in the EK shop:
https://www.ekshop.de/zeitschriften/modellbahn-kurier/Digital-2026.html
You can get an insight into the magazine by clicking on the following link, which will take you to „A look inside the magazine“: https://medien.eisenbahn-kurier.de/1762-Leseprobe/MK%2059%20Blick%20ins%20Heft.pdf
