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Re: Cleaners & Lubricants
I have a couple of the old AHM track cleaning cars that I use. I have been using Goo-Gone with these for several years. It has worked well for me, How often do I run my cleaner cars, no specific time
I have a couple of the old AHM track cleaning cars that I use. I have been using Goo-Gone with these for several years. It has worked well for me, How often do I run my cleaner cars, no specific time
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John White
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#10697
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Re: Cleaners & Lubricants
Sorry guys for got to put my name on my Goo-Gone post
John White
Sorry guys for got to put my name on my Goo-Gone post
John White
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John White
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#10696
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Re: Cleaners & Lubricants
Are use the truck cleaning cart does a pretty good job I’m happy with it so far but I need to come up with another option on cleaning the truck as a second option but the first one works pretty well
Are use the truck cleaning cart does a pretty good job I’m happy with it so far but I need to come up with another option on cleaning the truck as a second option but the first one works pretty well
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scott toro
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#10695
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Re: Power for Z-Scale Decoders
I have a zimo and adjust mine for the scale I'm using, and my NCE booster had an adjustment, never experimented with the lower voltage since I used it on G scale, and needed the high end which was
I have a zimo and adjust mine for the scale I'm using, and my NCE booster had an adjustment, never experimented with the lower voltage since I used it on G scale, and needed the high end which was
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Greg Elmassian
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#10694
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Re: Power for Z-Scale Decoders
Hi!
If you can get a Digitrax DCS100 or DB150, they also have a voltage adjustment potentiometer.
I was able to drive my DSC100 down to 10v track voltage in N Scale setting.
Jay
Hi!
If you can get a Digitrax DCS100 or DB150, they also have a voltage adjustment potentiometer.
I was able to drive my DSC100 down to 10v track voltage in N Scale setting.
Jay
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Jay
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#10693
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Re: Power for Z-Scale Decoders
Dave,
It is nice to know there is at least one other DCC command system manufacturer that offers a command station with adjustable voltage to the track that covers a wide range of scales. Your
Dave,
It is nice to know there is at least one other DCC command system manufacturer that offers a command station with adjustable voltage to the track that covers a wide range of scales. Your
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Al Silverstein
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#10692
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Re: Cleaners & Lubricants
Any body want to comment on using Aero-Car ACT-6006 Track & Rail Cleaner? Good or Bad?
DonV
Any body want to comment on using Aero-Car ACT-6006 Track & Rail Cleaner? Good or Bad?
DonV
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Don Vollrath
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#10691
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Re: Power for Z-Scale Decoders
The Zimo MX10 system has an adjustable track voltage of 10 - 24 V, in 0.2 V increments. The overcurrent setpoint of the main output is also adjustable from 1 - 12 A, in 0.1 A increments. But it is not
The Zimo MX10 system has an adjustable track voltage of 10 - 24 V, in 0.2 V increments. The overcurrent setpoint of the main output is also adjustable from 1 - 12 A, in 0.1 A increments. But it is not
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David Heine
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#10690
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Re: Power for Z-Scale Decoders
A little history here might help clear up the DCC voltage to the rails issues on several different levels.
At one point in time many years ago the NMRA Standards and Recommended Practices did
A little history here might help clear up the DCC voltage to the rails issues on several different levels.
At one point in time many years ago the NMRA Standards and Recommended Practices did
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Al Silverstein
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#10689
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Re: Cleaners & Lubricants
Hi!
Spraying the CRC directly onto the track is not a recommended practice.
It is best applied in a thin layer on the track.
Then let it dry.
There are 3% grades on my layout & I have no slippage
Hi!
Spraying the CRC directly onto the track is not a recommended practice.
It is best applied in a thin layer on the track.
Then let it dry.
There are 3% grades on my layout & I have no slippage
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Jay
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#10688
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Re: Power for Z-Scale Decoders
Mark,
Try G-Scale at 12V. That's virtually a non-starter!
Wouter
Mark,
Try G-Scale at 12V. That's virtually a non-starter!
Wouter
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whmvd
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#10687
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Re: Cleaners & Lubricants
It also makes a good glue.
I have a friend with a 30-year old layout. 90% of his switches are Atlas Custom Line with the attached switch machine.
I like to call him quick draw. It seems he always a
It also makes a good glue.
I have a friend with a 30-year old layout. 90% of his switches are Atlas Custom Line with the attached switch machine.
I like to call him quick draw. It seems he always a
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Glenn
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#10686
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Re: Power for Z-Scale Decoders
Hello Mark:
I've converted Lionel three rail locomotives and the 12 volt limit is a problem. Lionel and MTH locomotives are wired for 18 volts and some barely
Hello Mark:
I've converted Lionel three rail locomotives and the 12 volt limit is a problem. Lionel and MTH locomotives are wired for 18 volts and some barely
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Carl
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#10685
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Re: Power for Z-Scale Decoders
With respect to the USA
Z scale track voltage and Z scale decoder voltage ratings are not directly related. The voltage rating of the DCC electronics are typically the same as N and HO. 30V is
With respect to the USA
Z scale track voltage and Z scale decoder voltage ratings are not directly related. The voltage rating of the DCC electronics are typically the same as N and HO. 30V is
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Mark Gurries
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#10684
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Re: Cleaners & Lubricants
I agree. CRC 2-26 is listed first as a lubricant tnen as a cleaner. Putting on the track will help remove unwanted residue, But... it will also act as a lubricant which will reduce the friction and
I agree. CRC 2-26 is listed first as a lubricant tnen as a cleaner. Putting on the track will help remove unwanted residue, But... it will also act as a lubricant which will reduce the friction and
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Don Vollrath
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#10683
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Re: Cleaners & Lubricants
It was recommended long ago by Lewis Polk of Aristo-Craft.
I tried using it as a track cleaner, and it did "break down" all the junk on the rails and wheels on my outdoor G scale loco.
It also reduced
It was recommended long ago by Lewis Polk of Aristo-Craft.
I tried using it as a track cleaner, and it did "break down" all the junk on the rails and wheels on my outdoor G scale loco.
It also reduced
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Greg Elmassian
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#10682
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Re: Cleaners & Lubricants
Yeah, gotta be careful. The stuff I linked does not specifically state that it is plastic safe, so I'll probably refrain from using it until I know more.
Thanks
Alex
Yeah, gotta be careful. The stuff I linked does not specifically state that it is plastic safe, so I'll probably refrain from using it until I know more.
Thanks
Alex
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Alex Hempel
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#10681
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Re: Cleaners & Lubricants
Hi Alex,
I am not sure.
The CRC 2-26 here in the states is "Plastic Compatible"
I am not sure yours is, I would check for that because it could damage the ties in the track.
Amazon has it here:
Hi Alex,
I am not sure.
The CRC 2-26 here in the states is "Plastic Compatible"
I am not sure yours is, I would check for that because it could damage the ties in the track.
Amazon has it here:
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Jay
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#10680
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Re: Cleaners & Lubricants
Hi Jay,
just making sure because I live on a different continent: is this the CRC2-26 you're talking about?
https://www.repco.com.au/en/brands/crc/crc-2-26-electrical-spray-400g/p/A3698939
Cheers
Alex
Hi Jay,
just making sure because I live on a different continent: is this the CRC2-26 you're talking about?
https://www.repco.com.au/en/brands/crc/crc-2-26-electrical-spray-400g/p/A3698939
Cheers
Alex
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Alex Hempel
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#10679
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Re: Power for Z-Scale Decoders
Hi Don,
Inside of the UP6Z it appears to have 3 resistor arrays.
With a Capacitor & a Fusible link to track output.
That & 6 Loconet ports.
Jay
Hi Don,
Inside of the UP6Z it appears to have 3 resistor arrays.
With a Capacitor & a Fusible link to track output.
That & 6 Loconet ports.
Jay
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Jay
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#10678
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