I have two of these as well but not in a reversing loop. You are correct that Peco recommends insulating the four inside legs, which I did, and have experienced no problems in operation. I would think

I am working with Decoder Pro, that’s what was giving me strange readings on the board. That said, even with the “read from decoder” I was presented dozens of options, so I was looking for a way to na

Thank you all for your tips. Another user pointed me to the JMRI website http://jmri.org/xml/XSLT/pages/DecoderId.html which has helped me narrow the field considerably. Not the easiest thing to find

This isn't strictly a wiring question but I'm hoping for some help/direction. I have a Stewart Hobbies F7 equipped with a Soundtraxx decoder. Being new to JMRI I am trying to add it to my roster but I

Thank you, Don. That makes sense, and I’m a little surprised NCE doesn’t cover that in their documentation.

Using the NCE Powercab it was my understanding that your entire layout can be used as the programming track since NCE doesn't have separate programming track outputs. However, when I attempt to use "P

Thank you, I suspected I made a mistake in choosing based on the 8-pin only.

Hello again, I just added a Soundtraxx MC2H104OP decoder to an older Bowser F7 that had an 8-pin DCC socket, only to realize there is no provision for sound (as far as I can tell). So that I'm not com

Thank you again for all the suggestions. Through a process of elimination I have determined that the problem lies in the power pickup from the locomotive’s wheels. Given this loco is 20+ years old tha

Craig, I finally have it wired up with the current keeper. It seems to operate for a couple seconds, then dies, then comes back to life, then dies again. Could this be a sign the motor is drawing more

Thanks, everyone, for all the advice, I clearly have more research to do before jumping in feet first. Nick

Thank you for all the responses, I obviously have more research to do. Very helpful!

Thank you for all the responses. I did stumble across this link which appears to be identical to mine. https://brasstrains.com/Classic/Product/Detail/082378/HO-Brass-Model-Sun-Dancer-B-O-Baltimore-Ohi

I have a brass Consolidation I'd love to convert for operation on my DCC layout. It appears the loco picks up right rail from the drivers and left rail from the tender. I know I'll have to isolate the

I'm in a similar situation (rejoining the hobby after 35 years with zero knowledge of DCC) and will give you my two cents based on my last year wrestling with similar questions. Circuit breakers: if y

Thanks, Allan, that was not an option I explored at first, but cost wise it looks about the same once you add in the cost of terminal blocks. I'll take a closer look. Follow-up question, is getting tw

I've been reading up on Tortoise et al and want to make sure I'm starting on the right foot. I have 7 turnouts that are (mostly) out of reach and will be getting machines. After all the reading I'm le

Does anyone have any experience with this particular turnout (Code 75 Staggered 3-Way Turnout w/Electrofrog)? I have three to install and just want to make sure I address any peculiar wiring issues be

Thank you, very helpful. I think once I actually get hands on with it, I'll feel more comfortable with it. The good news is I haven't yet laid the yard track, so if I can get by with fewer blocks that

Thank you for your guidance, especially with regard to blocks, NCE, etc.