If there is a resistor between the Tortoise and signal, that may be because the Tortoise may being used to drive an LED directly. That isn't an issue with the Atlas SCB.

Hi Brian, Loading them into the photos and files section is easy, too, and doesn’t spread viruses to the computers of group members. The administrators of this forum talk about it every so often and w

Hi Bill, I reviewed the Atlas schematic you supplied and also went the Atlas website to learn a little bit about the Atlas Signal Control Board (SCB). I found that it does not control the Atlas switch

It's right under Photos on the left menu when you are in the group.

The warning about not using common rail refers to those using multiple boosters and auto reversers. Do you have any reversing sections? Are you using multiple boosters? If the answer is no to either o

Hi Bill, This group does not handle attachments. Instead, you need to upload the to the Photos or Files sections. Just name your attachments and tell us where you put them. Thank you! Allan Gartner Wi

Hi Rob, I don't know that there are any decoders specifically made for S scale. I did a quick check for you on the Soundtraxx website. Here is a link for you and their recommendations: https://soundtr

Hi Lou, I don't know if they DS-64 can store any routes. Definitely routes go in the Digitrax Command Station. I've used the DS-54 (predecessor to the DS-54.) Programming wasn't too bad. Control panel

Hi Lou, A friend of mine has gotten interested in the Walther's LCS system. I asked him for his input on it. Here it is: The Walthers LCS switch machines are servo motors with DCC decoders on them as

I echo Don Vollrath's comment. Let me further amplify Don's comment about adding insulated joiners at the frog end of every turnout. As I build my new railroad, that is exactly what I am doing. Electr

Hi Russ, Starting in January, I will be taking over the DCC Corner column in Model Railroader. I will be including questions and answers. Can I use your question? If so, please provide your last name,

Hi Russ, The BD20 instructions also suggest that you can just use a resistor to desensitize the BD20. The trick is figuring out what resistor you need. You can do any of the following: 1. Try differen

Hi Nick, I looked at your diagram. You cannot have the programming track wired to your layout mains. At a minimum, that shorts the two together. It might even damage some of your equipment. Are you us

Throwing twin coil switch machines with a CD (capacitive discharge) unit depends on the capability of the CD unit. It also depends on the amount of power required by the twin coil switch machine itsel

I've been busy adding a number of things to my website and more to come soon. These are accessible in the "What's New" section at: http://www.wiringfordcc.com/wirefordcc_toc.htm#a1 I have also added a

If the LED is in series with the Tortoise motor lead, adding a resistor to dim one of the LEDs may keep the Tortoise from working.

Hi Robert, Were you able to load the photos? What did you call the group? Thanks Allan

Peco makes a couple of different turnouts. Please take a picture of a turnout and upload to the photos section of this Q&A Forum so that one of us can figure out which one you have. We also need to kn

Hi Bob, You can do either as long as your wiring is heavy enough and the circuit breaker reliably passes the quarter test at all points. From a practical standpoint, you might like having your circuit

Hi JD, I have pictures of the frogs for Peco electrofrog and insulfrog code 100 turnouts at: http://www.wiringfordcc.com/switches_peco.htm#a8 In January I take over writing the DCC Corner column in Mo