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Making Smoke
I bought a Bachmann Smoke unit Like this one http://estore.bachmanntrains.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=1706 and need to know how to wire it to use it in a smoke stack on my layout
I bought a Bachmann Smoke unit Like this one http://estore.bachmanntrains.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=1706 and need to know how to wire it to use it in a smoke stack on my layout
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Powerpax Booster voltage
Here's their reply Hi Terry, 16v, 250ma Check out the most recent Manifest Newliner for the latest in news, products, tips and videos. Erik Fiske President TonysTrainExchange.com 57 River Rd. Unit 102
Here's their reply Hi Terry, 16v, 250ma Check out the most recent Manifest Newliner for the latest in news, products, tips and videos. Erik Fiske President TonysTrainExchange.com 57 River Rd. Unit 102
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Powerpax Booster voltage
Can't call since i am mute due to Throat Cancer Still waiting for them to answer my e mail Terry Visit My Website@ http://conewriversubdivision.yolasite.com/
Can't call since i am mute due to Throat Cancer Still waiting for them to answer my e mail Terry Visit My Website@ http://conewriversubdivision.yolasite.com/
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Powerpax Booster voltage
Yep Ross Tried that also ~~~~Nada Also tried to read a regular wow with a KA2 ~~~ Nada Also tried a sound Tsunami no keep alive ~~~Nada Pretty sure the Powerpax is dead Just out of Habit when Programm
Yep Ross Tried that also ~~~~Nada Also tried to read a regular wow with a KA2 ~~~ Nada Also tried a sound Tsunami no keep alive ~~~Nada Pretty sure the Powerpax is dead Just out of Habit when Programm
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Powerpax Booster voltage
Yes just this final mother board failed to read decoder type so i think my powerpax booster is fried since it used to read them prior and i couldn't program a road number either I sent an e mail to DC
Yes just this final mother board failed to read decoder type so i think my powerpax booster is fried since it used to read them prior and i couldn't program a road number either I sent an e mail to DC
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Powerpax Booster voltage
Sorry Mark With the new TCS Motherboards the keepalives are attached and disabling them is not an option Here's a photo http://www.litchfieldstation.com/xcart/product.php?productid=999007991&cat=154&p
Sorry Mark With the new TCS Motherboards the keepalives are attached and disabling them is not an option Here's a photo http://www.litchfieldstation.com/xcart/product.php?productid=999007991&cat=154&p
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Powerpax Booster voltage
Does any one know the output voltage of a Powerpax Booster during a read or write ? Terry Visit My Website@ http://conewriversubdivision.yolasite.com/
Does any one know the output voltage of a Powerpax Booster during a read or write ? Terry Visit My Website@ http://conewriversubdivision.yolasite.com/
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On board camera
Happy to help ~! Not often a really good product comes along at a good price but this is one~! Terry Visit My Website@ http://conewriversubdivision.yolasite.com/
Happy to help ~! Not often a really good product comes along at a good price but this is one~! Terry Visit My Website@ http://conewriversubdivision.yolasite.com/
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On board camera
You can buy them for under 100$ about 1/3 the cost of a Go Pro price depends on the size of the SD card you get I'd recommend the 32 Gig it will give you approx 90 min recording time http://www.amazon
You can buy them for under 100$ about 1/3 the cost of a Go Pro price depends on the size of the SD card you get I'd recommend the 32 Gig it will give you approx 90 min recording time http://www.amazon
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On board camera
I use a Mobus mini cam and just record then upload to utube no transmitting involved here's a sample https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=drSCZKt4ORY I do have a wifi cam but it shows too much interference
I use a Mobus mini cam and just record then upload to utube no transmitting involved here's a sample https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=drSCZKt4ORY I do have a wifi cam but it shows too much interference
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Peco Turnouts
Well Bill as i stated the short wheelbase switchers i have stall on the dead frog of the insulfrog turnouts I've corrected this by installing Keep Alives in them The longer wheel base locos and diesel
Well Bill as i stated the short wheelbase switchers i have stall on the dead frog of the insulfrog turnouts I've corrected this by installing Keep Alives in them The longer wheel base locos and diesel
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Peco Turnouts
In my case i had 6 insulfrog turnouts left over from a previous layout after going DCC the short wheelbase locos would stall on the dead frogs so i started using all Electro frogs to prevent stalls No
In my case i had 6 insulfrog turnouts left over from a previous layout after going DCC the short wheelbase locos would stall on the dead frogs so i started using all Electro frogs to prevent stalls No
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Peco Turnouts
Yea i agree Curtis I also use both on my layout Terry Visit My Website@ http://conewriversubdivision.yolasite.com/
Yea i agree Curtis I also use both on my layout Terry Visit My Website@ http://conewriversubdivision.yolasite.com/
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What are the consequences?
Same here mine are 4-6 -inches apart all the way around the layout No problems in 6 years Terry
Same here mine are 4-6 -inches apart all the way around the layout No problems in 6 years Terry
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Wiring DC Locos for DCC
Once you do one the rest will come easy Isolating the motor from the frame is very important Terry
Once you do one the rest will come easy Isolating the motor from the frame is very important Terry
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Wiring DC Locos for DCC
There's a PDF at Tonys trains you can download http://www.tonystrains.com/download/dec-installation-hout.pdf
There's a PDF at Tonys trains you can download http://www.tonystrains.com/download/dec-installation-hout.pdf
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Emergency stop button -- IMHO
Most power strips have an off on switch It's what i use for my 12x12 layout Terry
Most power strips have an off on switch It's what i use for my 12x12 layout Terry
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DCC journey What is best for your Father's Son?
When we first started our module club we used 2x2 corners for ease of transport we later went to larger corners with bigger radius curves but 2x2 will work Terry
When we first started our module club we used 2x2 corners for ease of transport we later went to larger corners with bigger radius curves but 2x2 will work Terry
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Power Pax ?
I have a Zephyr with 3 UT-4 throttles although i have infrared i do not use it I bought the powerpax because the Zephyr didn't have the power to program the sound decoders of QSI and Tsunami I've used
I have a Zephyr with 3 UT-4 throttles although i have infrared i do not use it I bought the powerpax because the Zephyr didn't have the power to program the sound decoders of QSI and Tsunami I've used
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DCC journey
I would wait and try some systems that your friends have not only will it help you decide you'll also have a built in help source Terry
I would wait and try some systems that your friends have not only will it help you decide you'll also have a built in help source Terry
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