Help! I am trying to install a GSI sound decoder, originally installed in a DC Porto 2000 RS-27. This decoder has JST-type mini plugs to attach the power, motor, and lights, as well as the speakers. T

I use a PSX-AR from DCC Specialists on a hidden reverse loop. Easy to install and automatically reverses polarity and throws my Tortoise machines. I have had no problems with it since installing. RicZ

Thanks, that is what I have. Now to wire them all up. RicZ

OK, will do. Thanks again to all who made inputs. RicZ

Don, et.al, I have tried all of the tricks to-date. I have trace the drops and the busses; gaps, etc. the Reverser buss is totally isolated from the main buss except through the OGAR. Power is passing

Short appears as the loco exits,the loop, probably because the AR is set at the entrance polarity. As soon as the locos front wheels cross the gap, the short occurs. I am getting power though the loop

Understand, but should the SPDT be momontary or should the switch allow me to set the turnout at one place or the other? Also, if momontary, how long should the contact be made to effect the tortoise

Simple reverse loop; double gapped at each end. Gaps are slightly staggered. Although it was installed about a month ago, I just completed the wiring and attempting to test. RicZ

I am using a DCC Specialties HARE with a Tortoise machine to guard a hidden turnout using Auto Throw. I wanted control of the turnout from the control panel and thus applied the SPDT switch idea, but

I am having trouble with a short at the end of a reverse loop and I am wondering if it may be a bad Onguard auto reverser. Problem is that there is little information about how best to troubleshoot th

I have a reverse loop/polarity change that is going to be at the edge of the power district (I have five power districts). Does this pose a difficulty? #####--\ ### is power district 1 \. ---///\\\ ar

Thanks, Don. I was concerned about having more that one train running inside the loop. Sounds like I was wrong. RicZ

At the moment I am stumped and needs some advise. I have a reverse loop that has a yard inside of it. will I be able to operate my switching unit in the yard at the same time that a thru-freight is tr

Jim, if you have not already acquired the reverser and the lay, you might want to look at the DCC Specialties HARE at Tony's Train Exchange. It will do exactly what you are trying to do, but it is all

Can a reverse loop start immediately after the Trigger Rails on HARE? The HARE is used to protect a switch and the reverse loop is "powered" by an On-Guard automatic reverser. RicZ

I am trying to set up my HARE V1 rev J, in the followingmanner. First, I want to have Auto Throwset to prevent a train from entering the turnout when the turnout is set in theopposite direction. This

I am trying to hook up a DCC Specialties Hare in a tunnel area to protect entering a turnout the wrong way, thus causing a short. My questioning this, if I set up the auto throw feature, can I also us

I have had good luck with Chinese orders, also. My only problem has been with US Customs in Chicago. I have had a 12 v power supply stuck in the Chicago Customs area for over a month. USPS and the sel

Johnny, most programs are written for Windows. If you are using a Mac, there is a good little program called Empire Express by Hayden Software that I use. Fairly cheap ( less than $50). I found it ver

Thanks Kevin and Paul, How would I set up the reed switch to turn on the LEDs by passing a magnet over the car, and then turning them off by passing the magnet over the car a second time? I plan to us