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3We would like <strong>to</strong> take this opportunity <strong>to</strong> po<strong>in</strong>t out aga<strong>in</strong> that <strong>the</strong> Insider models will bedelivered by <strong>the</strong> date <strong>the</strong> order was placed. Therefore, please send us immediately by mailorders you al<strong>read</strong>y have. You should avoid <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g repairs or warranty claims with <strong>the</strong>seorders <strong>in</strong> order <strong>to</strong> ensure faster process<strong>in</strong>g.In <strong>the</strong> near future <strong>the</strong>re will be additional <strong>in</strong><strong>format</strong>ion on our home page about <strong>the</strong> newSoftdrive-S<strong>in</strong>e propulsion system. A brochure is also be<strong>in</strong>g prepared for this new propulsionsystem. We will send you an appropriate quantity for distribution <strong>to</strong> <strong>in</strong>terested cus<strong>to</strong>mers <strong>in</strong>one of <strong>the</strong> product shipments.Update for <strong>the</strong> Märkl<strong>in</strong> Central Station – Item No. 60212From <strong>the</strong> beg<strong>in</strong>n<strong>in</strong>g of June 2007 <strong>to</strong> December 2007, <strong>the</strong> Märkl<strong>in</strong> Central Station can beexpanded by means of a free update <strong>to</strong> <strong>in</strong>clude additional control features that will enableeven more realistic operation of your locomotives.Extent of <strong>the</strong> UpdateThis update consists of new software for <strong>the</strong> Central Station and a hardware addition forconnect<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> s88 feedback module and for connect<strong>in</strong>g equipment from <strong>the</strong> former digitalassortment. (6017; 6021)Who can carry out this update?In North America this update can only be carried out by <strong>the</strong> Märkl<strong>in</strong>, Inc. Service Department.Dealers and consumers will be <strong>in</strong>formed of <strong>the</strong> update procedure <strong>in</strong> May as more <strong>in</strong><strong>format</strong>ionbecomes available.The Central Station will be modified dur<strong>in</strong>g this update <strong>in</strong> such a way that <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> future youcan do updates easily from <strong>the</strong> Internet.What new possibilities or changes does <strong>the</strong> Central Station offer after <strong>the</strong> update?• Route control• The possibility of connect<strong>in</strong>g a computer for future updates or as an electroniccircuit for controll<strong>in</strong>g locomotives and tra<strong>in</strong>s 1• Connect<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> s88 feedback module <strong>to</strong> your layout• Au<strong>to</strong>matic circuits such as for push/pull operation• Improved control possibilities for locomotives. For example, <strong>the</strong> sound of squeal<strong>in</strong>gbrakes on mfx locomotives will now be easier <strong>to</strong> activate.• Digital components such as <strong>the</strong> Control Unit can be connected <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> CentralStation. If o<strong>the</strong>r control components such as <strong>the</strong> Keyboard, Memory, Control 80f,etc. are connected <strong>to</strong> this central unit, commands from <strong>the</strong>se units will also becarried out.1 = Suitable software is be<strong>in</strong>g <strong>read</strong>ied from different vendors.Will my previous data <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> Central Station rema<strong>in</strong> preserved after <strong>the</strong> update?In pr<strong>in</strong>ciple <strong>the</strong> data rema<strong>in</strong> available for use after <strong>the</strong> update of <strong>the</strong> Central Station. Inexceptional cases – such as <strong>the</strong> exchange of a defective unit – this cannot be guaranteed.Please understand that we will carry out <strong>the</strong> update on Central Stations <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> order that <strong>the</strong>yare received and that <strong>the</strong>re may be a wait period under certa<strong>in</strong> circumstances.