How to use Märklin K-Track Turnouts with Servos [Trainroom]

This tutorial explains two ways how to use servos with Märklin K-Tracks. By default they are only made to be used with proprietary motors.
The results is cheaper and more realistic than the solution proposed by Märklin.

[@CKass-cr8sg]

It's not only much cheaper, it's much more reliable than these Märklin motors aswell! Good work and a well made video, thanks!

[@TheTrainroom]

I fixed so many Märklin C-Track Motors, certainly half of them had to be fixed or replaced.

[@austriafilm5945]

Ein glückliches und erfolgreiches Jahr 2018 und viele Abo bzw. Daumen hoch, wünscht Dietmar Holzinger

[@herrkiwi3110]

Hi, thanks for the video. How often do you have feeder tracks when using the K-Track ?

[@TheTrainroom]

Depends how many flex-tracks I have laid. Otherwise it's enough every 2-3 meters.

[@herrkiwi3110]

Otherwise every flex track needs it's own feed ? No other feeds on the points or crossovers ? Thanks for your reply , looking forward to your next video.

[@TheTrainroom]

Yes. If you don't use the Märklin piece to get power to third rail, you will need power on each flex track. I try to keep on side intact, so I need less cabling.
I don't feed the point specially, it is enough with one feeder nearby.
You will have to try out.

[@herrkiwi3110]

Thanks

[@erik.lindberg89]

Hi, nice! One question regarding the ESU SwitchPilot Servo, do you know if it is possible to connect a stellpult to the decoder? For example a Märklin 72720. So that the decoder (and the turnout) can be switched from either the CS3 or the stellpult?
I believe the Märklin M83 accepts that, but i don't know if the M83 can handle servos.

[@TheTrainroom]

Yes, there is a pid header on the side, where you can connect buttons. Refer to the manual how to connect it.
M83 cannot handle servo

[@erik.lindberg89]

Thanks! I will read up on the switch pilot.

[@markusmoelzer6729]

hi there, Could you tell me, what was the size of the wire that you use for the points?

[@TheTrainroom]

I think I used 1 mm or 1.2 mm. If it's too thinh it will bend, if it's too thick it will be difficult to bend, and might not fit in the holes.

[@herricmountain]

Hello do you know if I can use the ESU decoder with a Marklin CS3+?

[@TheTrainroom]

Yes. They can be used if any central that supports DCC.

[@herricmountain]

@@TheTrainroom Danke