Drive locomotives
Use clear speed, direction, emergency stop and function controls while CS3 remains the digital command station.
Märklin CS3 app and model railway software
A modern app for
Märklin CS3 and CS3 plus.
Yes. LocoLink fully supports Märklin CS3 and CS3 plus through the local-network Märklin CAN connection. Control locomotives, turnouts, signals and routes, then add a visual track plan and automation in the same app.
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What you can do
One command station, a complete control room
The integration is available as a finished, fully supported LocoLink connection. The physical interface, network settings, drivers and command-station firmware can still determine how a specific installation is connected.
Operate Märklin accessories
Keep turnouts, signals and routes together in a visual operating workflow.
Build a track plan
Turn the layout into a clear control panel with blocks, feedback and infrastructure.
Add automation
Create guarded routes, shuttle services, timetables and automatic driving after testing.
Use the local network
Connect LocoLink and the CS3 on the layout network through the supported Märklin CAN workflow.
Keep control understandable
Use diagnostics and staged commissioning instead of changing a complete layout at once.
Connection path
Set up carefully in four steps
What “fully supported” means: The integration is available as a finished, fully supported LocoLink connection. The physical interface, network settings, drivers and command-station firmware can still determine how a specific installation is connected.
Update and connect the CS3
Put the CS3 and LocoLink device on the same trusted local network and note the CS3 address.
Select the Märklin profile
Choose the CS3 connection in LocoLink and confirm the network route.
Test one locomotive and turnout
Validate emergency stop, direction, functions and one accessory at low speed.
Add the complete control room
Build the track plan, routes, feedback and automation after the basic connection is stable.
Real product evidence
See the LocoLink workflow before you install
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Does LocoLink work with Märklin CS3?
Yes. Märklin CS3 is fully supported through the local-network Märklin CAN connection.
Does LocoLink work with CS3 plus?
Yes. Märklin CS3 plus is fully supported through the same CS3 family connection.
How complete is Märklin CS3 support?
CS3 and CS3 plus are published as fully supported LocoLink integrations.
Does LocoLink replace the CS3?
No. The CS3 remains the command station and creates the track signal; LocoLink is the modern control interface.
Can I control turnouts and signals?
Yes. LocoLink brings locomotives, accessories, signals and routes into the same layout workflow.
Can I automate a Märklin layout?
Yes. Add feedback, blocks, routes and timetables after validating manual operation and emergency stop.
Does the connection use the internet?
Train control uses the trusted local layout network. Internet access is not the live path between LocoLink and CS3.
Which LocoLink platforms are available?
LocoLink is available on Windows, Mac, iPhone and iPad. Android is not sold yet.
Sources and status disclosure
Official hardware sources and LocoLink product status
Manufacturer documentation supports the hardware and protocol facts. LocoLink publishes and maintains the current integration status for its own software.
Written and maintained by Tom Westerman. Reviewed and updated .