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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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