Getting Started with Märklin 29828 Batman Start Up for Kids 6+ (Beginner Episode 10)

This video illustrates how to get started in the model train hobby with Märklin. The starter set is originally for kids, but works just as well for adults ;-) The starter set is from the Märklin "Start Up" series targeting kids (6 years and up 6+).

The set has the following:
- 1 DHG 500 Batman locomotive (address 72 / 2 dots)
- 3 batman/joker freight cars: Refrigerator, container jail and flat
- 2 metal figures (Batman & The Joker)
- Oval C-track with two turnouts for siding
- Wireless IR controller incl 2xAAA battery
- Base station

The "Start Up" series has same locomotives, cars and track as the normal Märklin. However, the locomotives and cars have less detail and are more sturdy. A special controller easy for kids to use is included. The controller is infrared and wireless. The controller and the power to track automatically turns off when not used.

You can extend the starter set with items from the "Start Up" series as well as from the normal Märklin. Everything is compatible with the normal Märklin such that you (or you kid) can grow into the full series of Märklin trains and accessories.

DON'T FORGET TO READ THE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS!!!

Tips & How to included:
• How to get started with Märklin
• How to set up the Märklin Start Up starter set
• How to put locomotive and cars on the track
• How to use the controller
• How to add batteries
• How to do simple trouble shooting with the status light
• How to get out of emergency STOP or short circuit protection
• Tip: ALWAYS connect power supply last
• Tip: The Start Up series is that same as the "normal" Märklin with less details
• Tip: You can start with the starter set and grow to a bigger layout
• Tip: The "change direction" button automatically stops the train
• Tip: The emergency "STOP" button powers of the layout and everything stops
• Tip: The lens of the controller must point towards the base station
• Tip: Two different curves: for turnout (224) and for oval (130)
• Tip: Two lengths of straight track: short (172) and long (188)
• Tip: The tracks have model numbers on the back
• Tip: Just align and push track together to assemble
• Tip: Tilt one track up to disassemble (don’t lift the point where they connect)
• Tip: The turnout fits with a curved 224 and a straight 172
• Tip: Organize the track before making a layout
• Tip: There is a small handle on the turnout to change direction
• Tip: Wiggle to check the locomotive is on the track
• Tip: Roll the cars to check they are on the track

Enjoy and have fun with model trains :-)

Interesting links (English):
- Märklin: https://www.maerklin.de/en
- Märklin 29828: https://www.maerklin.de/en/products/d...
- Märklin Start Up: https://www.maerklin.de/en/lp/2020/we...
- Märklin Start Up Products: https://www.maerklin.de/en/products/s...
- Märklin 2022 Start Up catalogue: https://streaming.maerklin.de/public-...
- Märklin Product database: https://www.maerklin.de/en/service/pr...

Other Märklin Start Up items:
- Freight car starter set (Märklin 29952): https://www.maerklin.de/en/products/d...
- Freight car starter set (Märklin 29453): https://www.maerklin.de/en/products/d...
- ICE high speed train (Märklin 36712): https://www.maerklin.de/en/products/d...
- Flat freight car (Märklin 4423): https://www.maerklin.de/en/products/d...
- Crane car (Märklin 4671): https://www.maerklin.de/en/products/d...
- Box car with light (Märklin 4411): https://www.maerklin.de/en/products/d...
- Refrigerator car (Märklin 4415): https://www.maerklin.de/en/products/d...
- IC Cab control car (Märklin 40503): https://www.maerklin.de/en/products/d...

Chapters
00:00 Intro
02:39 Unboxing
07:12 Track: base station
07:33 Track: Curved 130 & 224
09:39 Track: Straight short 172 & long 188
10:17 Track: Assemble /disassemble track
11:29 Layout: Overview
12:32 Track: Turnout & geometry
13:49 Layout: Assembly
15:27 Controller: Adding batteries
16:13 Locomotive: On track
16:45 Connect power supply
17:34 Using the controller
18:21 Controller: Locomotive light on/off
18:45 Controller: Locomotive forward/backward & direction change
19:34 Controller: Stop locomotive using the direction change
19:48 Controller: Addressing
20:38 Locomotive: Address for Batman locomotive
21:19 Freight cars
21:49 Cars: On track
22:11 Couple locomotive and cars
22:44 How to switch the turnout
23:37 Emergency STOP button
24:21 Stopping slowly using directional button
24:48 ABV / braking delay / F4
25:36 Base station: Status light troubleshooting
26:14 Base station: Short circuit
26:54 3 mins automatic power off
28:13 Running session
29:26 Outro