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Wiring help needed
Tim I don't have access to the Atlas layout design you refereed to so I don't want to comment on the specifics of the layout or if it would require a PM42. I do know this from experience. You can wire
Tim I don't have access to the Atlas layout design you refereed to so I don't want to comment on the specifics of the layout or if it would require a PM42. I do know this from experience. You can wire
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Rotary switch
If you have access to JMRI You can add a SRC8 or 16 to your roster its on the decoder list, and program it a little easier in decoder pro Chuck Brick NJ
If you have access to JMRI You can add a SRC8 or 16 to your roster its on the decoder list, and program it a little easier in decoder pro Chuck Brick NJ
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Chuck Stiles
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To Flux or Not to Flux
Blayne I bought this in a electronics store If anyone else is interested: The Website Link for the Pen is http://www.mgchemicals.com/products/prototyping-and-circuit-repair/pens/rosin-flux-835-p/ They
Blayne I bought this in a electronics store If anyone else is interested: The Website Link for the Pen is http://www.mgchemicals.com/products/prototyping-and-circuit-repair/pens/rosin-flux-835-p/ They
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Chuck Stiles
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Swiching power off of un-used sidings
Someone told me it was a good idea to put a switch on non frequently used sidings and track areas areas like round houses where locomotives not in use would be just sitting parked on live tracks. Alth
Someone told me it was a good idea to put a switch on non frequently used sidings and track areas areas like round houses where locomotives not in use would be just sitting parked on live tracks. Alth
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Chuck Stiles
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To Flux or Not to Flux
I've been using a rosin Flux pen by MG Chemicals It has a nice applicator built in, a Non-Corrosive RA Type Flux Clean up easy after soldering as well, I recommenced using flux for good capillary acti
I've been using a rosin Flux pen by MG Chemicals It has a nice applicator built in, a Non-Corrosive RA Type Flux Clean up easy after soldering as well, I recommenced using flux for good capillary acti
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Chuck Stiles
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Polarity problems
Bob You have created a couple of reversing loops in this layout. If you have indicated in Green where your isolators are, your correct there is not enough. Try starting color coding your rails on pape
Bob You have created a couple of reversing loops in this layout. If you have indicated in Green where your isolators are, your correct there is not enough. Try starting color coding your rails on pape
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Chuck Stiles
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DCC Track Design for review
To The Group: If I'm going to use block detection in the future and possibly transponding. Is it necessary to use insulated rail joiners on both rails in between the blocks or just one? Keeping one co
To The Group: If I'm going to use block detection in the future and possibly transponding. Is it necessary to use insulated rail joiners on both rails in between the blocks or just one? Keeping one co
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Emergency stop button
Hey Just a little nostalgic but for a single point 110 feed for emergency shut off you could use (try not to laugh) "The Clapper" and keep the remote in your pocket http://www.seenontvproducts.net/the
Hey Just a little nostalgic but for a single point 110 feed for emergency shut off you could use (try not to laugh) "The Clapper" and keep the remote in your pocket http://www.seenontvproducts.net/the
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DCC journey What is best for your Father's Son?
Carl Another option to consider: see the pictures I posted of the tilted table construction, I am in the process of building to save space The table fits thru a 36 wide door folded. its 5 x 8 but easi
Carl Another option to consider: see the pictures I posted of the tilted table construction, I am in the process of building to save space The table fits thru a 36 wide door folded. its 5 x 8 but easi
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DCC journey
Bruce The Bachmann is a good starter set complete with DCC controller and two trains will work nicely on a 4 x 8 it will get you up and running in a hurry but you may get bored with it. This is such a
Bruce The Bachmann is a good starter set complete with DCC controller and two trains will work nicely on a 4 x 8 it will get you up and running in a hurry but you may get bored with it. This is such a
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DCC Track Design for review
I Went to the Amherst show in MA over the weekend I spoke with Marty Naul "a sales Manager for Digitrax". I ended up making my decision on going with Digitrax DCC control I picked up two AR1 Automatic
I Went to the Amherst show in MA over the weekend I spoke with Marty Naul "a sales Manager for Digitrax". I ended up making my decision on going with Digitrax DCC control I picked up two AR1 Automatic
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Chuck Stiles
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DCC Track Design for review
Brian This should be a direct link to the file i posted on Yahoo Groups it will require a PDF viewer to open http://f1.grp.yahoofs.com/v2/ZLHiUrd_AnK-SGcVw26XSTp8uzhY3crYJFdvdgJt5tYG8oyU0YEPI8Tahnklow
Brian This should be a direct link to the file i posted on Yahoo Groups it will require a PDF viewer to open http://f1.grp.yahoofs.com/v2/ZLHiUrd_AnK-SGcVw26XSTp8uzhY3crYJFdvdgJt5tYG8oyU0YEPI8Tahnklow
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DCC Track Design for review
The outside tracks are intended for passenger service with a bypass for northbound and southbound trains where I have located the passenger platforms and station I preserved a lot of the buildings I h
The outside tracks are intended for passenger service with a bypass for northbound and southbound trains where I have located the passenger platforms and station I preserved a lot of the buildings I h
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Chuck Stiles
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DCC Track Design for review
Paul I will probably tie most block to the Buss I'm thinking some block occupancy detection in the future for signals Most will be tied to terminal strips in the event I need troubleshooting I may try
Paul I will probably tie most block to the Buss I'm thinking some block occupancy detection in the future for signals Most will be tied to terminal strips in the event I need troubleshooting I may try
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DCC Track Design for review
Hi I'm new to the group and DCC but not to the hobby Its been over 30 years since I built my last layout (a lot has changed since then) I have been doing a lot of reading & research. I designed a new
Hi I'm new to the group and DCC but not to the hobby Its been over 30 years since I built my last layout (a lot has changed since then) I have been doing a lot of reading & research. I designed a new
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