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New to DCC
I’m new to DCC and need all the help I can get....
Thanks!
I’m new to DCC and need all the help I can get....
Thanks!
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jln319@...
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#10577
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Re: Reversing Loop Controlers
Ditto on what Mark says, have been using them for years, and I have exactly what he describes, a wye off the main line that feeds a
Ditto on what Mark says, have been using them for years, and I have exactly what he describes, a wye off the main line that feeds a
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Greg Elmassian
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#10576
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Re: Reversing Loop Controlers
The also include a DCC circuit breaker function unlike all the other Autoreversing devices available. So it can not only take care of both reverse polarity problem but also any shorts that occurs
The also include a DCC circuit breaker function unlike all the other Autoreversing devices available. So it can not only take care of both reverse polarity problem but also any shorts that occurs
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Mark Gurries
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#10575
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Re: Reversing Loop Controlers
Perry,
we are using Dual and Hex Frog Juicers for auto reversing on our club layout and they have been flawless in operation. We also use a DCC Specialties Hare to automate the switch at the loop
Perry,
we are using Dual and Hex Frog Juicers for auto reversing on our club layout and they have been flawless in operation. We also use a DCC Specialties Hare to automate the switch at the loop
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Dale Gloer
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#10574
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Re: Reversing Loop Controlers
I agree with Perry. The PSX-ARs not only reverse the polarity, but also can provide automatic turnout control on a reverse loop, preventing derailing if running through a switch.
RicZ
I agree with Perry. The PSX-ARs not only reverse the polarity, but also can provide automatic turnout control on a reverse loop, preventing derailing if running through a switch.
RicZ
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Ric Zimmerman <zimmermane@...>
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#10573
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Re: Reversing Loop Controlers
A potentially cheaper way to do this is to use a 3PDT toggle switch to control a turnout motor and the phase of the reversing loop. This assumes that there is only one way into and out of the
A potentially cheaper way to do this is to use a 3PDT toggle switch to control a turnout motor and the phase of the reversing loop. This assumes that there is only one way into and out of the
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Ken Harstine
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#10572
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Re: Reversing Loop Controlers
Tim I have used DCC specialties AR's in the past with success.
They will be used on my new layout as well. (since I have them)
I will be suing Frog juicers for my turnouts. Frog juicers were not
Tim I have used DCC specialties AR's in the past with success.
They will be used on my new layout as well. (since I have them)
I will be suing Frog juicers for my turnouts. Frog juicers were not
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Perry A Pollino
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#10571
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Re: Reversing Loop Controlers
I use DCC Speciality PSX.AR. Really good units
Boyce's iPhone
I use DCC Speciality PSX.AR. Really good units
Boyce's iPhone
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Harlan Boyce
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#10570
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Re: Reversing Loop Controlers
Tim,
You have a number of choices depending on the construction of your reversing section. If you want automatic phasing then the three most common devices that I am aware of are the DCC Specialties
Tim,
You have a number of choices depending on the construction of your reversing section. If you want automatic phasing then the three most common devices that I am aware of are the DCC Specialties
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Al Silverstein
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#10569
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Reversing Loop Controlers
HI Folks:
Due to my layout design, I will end up with 3 reversing loops -- 2 are
currently in existence, and right now I am using DPDT toggle switches
to control them -- they work, but ANNOYING. I
HI Folks:
Due to my layout design, I will end up with 3 reversing loops -- 2 are
currently in existence, and right now I am using DPDT toggle switches
to control them -- they work, but ANNOYING. I
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Timothy Holmes
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#10568
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Re: N scale Peco code 55 turnouts
Thanks John
I have also read that no modification to peco was needed. Yes I plan to use hex frog. My layout will have 3 to 4 power districts.
Perry
Thanks John
I have also read that no modification to peco was needed. Yes I plan to use hex frog. My layout will have 3 to 4 power districts.
Perry
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Perry A Pollino
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#10567
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Re: N scale Peco code 55 turnouts
Perry,
I also use Peco code 55 (Electrofrog) turnouts, and have a similar number to you. I haven’t got Frog Juicers on all of them yet, but I have not had any problems so far with them being
Perry,
I also use Peco code 55 (Electrofrog) turnouts, and have a similar number to you. I haven’t got Frog Juicers on all of them yet, but I have not had any problems so far with them being
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John Johnston <towboatjohnston@...>
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#10566
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N scale Peco code 55 turnouts
I am using Peco code 55 turnouts.
DCC control
I have about 64 turnouts. I plan to use Frog juicers
I was told that it would be advisable to use Charles Steadman's method of preparing the turnouts.
I am using Peco code 55 turnouts.
DCC control
I have about 64 turnouts. I plan to use Frog juicers
I was told that it would be advisable to use Charles Steadman's method of preparing the turnouts.
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Perry A Pollino
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#10565
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Two Questions
All,
First, I have Kato Unitrack on my N scale practice layout. I want to accomplish detection and ultimately transponding. Based on Allan's turnout section and the Kato specific reco's I want to
All,
First, I have Kato Unitrack on my N scale practice layout. I want to accomplish detection and ultimately transponding. Based on Allan's turnout section and the Kato specific reco's I want to
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jwg766@...
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#10564
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Re: PECO Insulfrogs
Carl: You hit upon a solution I might be able to live with. The feeder wires connected to the turnout can be connected but not soldered. A connector of some sort that can be disconnected easily.
Carl: You hit upon a solution I might be able to live with. The feeder wires connected to the turnout can be connected but not soldered. A connector of some sort that can be disconnected easily.
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PennsyNut <pennsynut@...>
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#10563
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Re: PECO Insulfrogs
Hello Morgan:
It has been so long since I built my layout, O Gauge with Gargraves track, that I forgot a whole section can lift out. Three tracks with three
Hello Morgan:
It has been so long since I built my layout, O Gauge with Gargraves track, that I forgot a whole section can lift out. Three tracks with three
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Carl
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#10562
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Re: PECO Insulfrogs
I agree with Donv. It’s a long-standing debate, but I’m on the side of not soldering the rail joiners. Send feeders to all sections of track.
Keith
I agree with Donv. It’s a long-standing debate, but I’m on the side of not soldering the rail joiners. Send feeders to all sections of track.
Keith
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Keith Elrod
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#10561
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Re: PECO Insulfrogs
It is your RR. You do not need to follow the recommendations. However... Experience tells us that the rail joiners are not gas tight connections. Movement due to vibration, expansion and contraction
It is your RR. You do not need to follow the recommendations. However... Experience tells us that the rail joiners are not gas tight connections. Movement due to vibration, expansion and contraction
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Don Vollrath
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#10560
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Re: PECO Insulfrogs
Carl: Yes. An excellent idea. I did see something similar and your idea is worth a try. I will let y'all know.
John J: I understand. I had thought of using joiners with a feeder wire soldered to the
Carl: Yes. An excellent idea. I did see something similar and your idea is worth a try. I will let y'all know.
John J: I understand. I had thought of using joiners with a feeder wire soldered to the
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PennsyNut <pennsynut@...>
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#10559
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Re: PECO Insulfrogs
I may be giving away my age but once upon a time, to jumper a rail joint, a jumper was soldered from rail to rail avoiding the rail joiner. The rail joiner could be soldered but that would condemn the
I may be giving away my age but once upon a time, to jumper a rail joint, a jumper was soldered from rail to rail avoiding the rail joiner. The rail joiner could be soldered but that would condemn the
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john
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#10558
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