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Aristo Dash 9 DCC
Hello, I put in the AirWire adapta board, G3 Decoder and Phoenix P8 sound in my Aristo Dash 9.. I wired everything according to specifications for the Adapta Board, G3 and Phoenix P8 Sound Board, incl
Hello, I put in the AirWire adapta board, G3 Decoder and Phoenix P8 sound in my Aristo Dash 9.. I wired everything according to specifications for the Adapta Board, G3 and Phoenix P8 Sound Board, incl
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Track Voltage for N Scale Sound Decoders ? 6 messages
Hello all, Not sure I am gong to ask this question in the most appropriate way... However.... After I purchased my first DCC Controller, an MRC PA -2, I was soon advised to purchase some sort of boost
Hello all, Not sure I am gong to ask this question in the most appropriate way... However.... After I purchased my first DCC Controller, an MRC PA -2, I was soon advised to purchase some sort of boost
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By Mark Cartwright
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Power for Z-Scale Decoders 22 messages
I am in the process of building a DCC test track for our local NMRA division. Being a HO Scale modeler, I have come across an issue I am nor sure about. Z-scale motors are run on 9 VDC while N-Scale a
I am in the process of building a DCC test track for our local NMRA division. Being a HO Scale modeler, I have come across an issue I am nor sure about. Z-scale motors are run on 9 VDC while N-Scale a
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Ric Zimmerman
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DCC voltage on track 7 messages
I am trying to trouble shoot what appears to be some wiring problems with my new layout. I am using a Digitrax DCS-210 with a PM42. I have 4 sections wired. Also, have 4 6 port Frog Juicers connected.
I am trying to trouble shoot what appears to be some wiring problems with my new layout. I am using a Digitrax DCS-210 with a PM42. I have 4 sections wired. Also, have 4 6 port Frog Juicers connected.
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By Tom Anderson
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PECO Insulfrogs --- Sidetrack 2 messages
Try this with your wiring. Use a pointed soldering iron or point foam cutter to cut a shallow trench in the foam. press the wires into the trench with a blunt instrument like a popsicle stick, The tre
Try this with your wiring. Use a pointed soldering iron or point foam cutter to cut a shallow trench in the foam. press the wires into the trench with a blunt instrument like a popsicle stick, The tre
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By Glenn
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New to DCC 17 messages
Just starting to build a layout after collecting 'stuff' for 25 years. I purchased a Super Chief system about 10 years ago along with a number of extra decoders, a 1021 power pack, an extra booster an
Just starting to build a layout after collecting 'stuff' for 25 years. I purchased a Super Chief system about 10 years ago along with a number of extra decoders, a 1021 power pack, an extra booster an
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By Greg Smith
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Two Questions 2 messages
All, First, I have Kato Unitrack on my N scale practice layout. I want to accomplish detection and ultimately transponding. Based on Allan's turnout section and the Kato specific reco's I want to make
All, First, I have Kato Unitrack on my N scale practice layout. I want to accomplish detection and ultimately transponding. Based on Allan's turnout section and the Kato specific reco's I want to make
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jwg766@...
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Jack Wabbit 9 messages
I posted this on another DCC groups but no answer yet so here it goes again. I just purchased a Jack Wabbit Quad for Tortoise switch machines and have some questions prior to wiring it up. I'm emailin
I posted this on another DCC groups but no answer yet so here it goes again. I just purchased a Jack Wabbit Quad for Tortoise switch machines and have some questions prior to wiring it up. I'm emailin
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David S
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Wiring help needed 10 messages
Hello I have built the atlas Ho-16 layout from the atlas book 11 atlas ho layouts for every space. I have purchased a Digitrax Zephyr XTra. Being new to model railroads, and Dcc, I’m looking for advic
Hello I have built the atlas Ho-16 layout from the atlas book 11 atlas ho layouts for every space. I have purchased a Digitrax Zephyr XTra. Being new to model railroads, and Dcc, I’m looking for advic
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By Tim Lee
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N scale DCC locomotive 4 messages
Can my n scale DCC decoder equipped locomotive haul other locomotives that are analogue or only DCC ready on my future n scale DCC layout or do they all have to have decoders and programmed to my nce
Can my n scale DCC decoder equipped locomotive haul other locomotives that are analogue or only DCC ready on my future n scale DCC layout or do they all have to have decoders and programmed to my nce
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By Don Poitras
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Sprog Pi-Sprog-One 4 messages
Hi! Has any one used this system for their layouts yet? It definitely looks intriguing, especially if you already have some Raspberry Pi' 3's laying around. It is here: http://www.sprog.us.com/pisprog
Hi! Has any one used this system for their layouts yet? It definitely looks intriguing, especially if you already have some Raspberry Pi' 3's laying around. It is here: http://www.sprog.us.com/pisprog
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By Jay
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A question on DCC track wiring using yard point triple turnouts 7 messages
I am doing a small yard layout and in it I am using four yard point triple turnouts. These are Shinohara not for DCC so I will modify each of the 12 switches for DCC, but I wondering where I should at
I am doing a small yard layout and in it I am using four yard point triple turnouts. These are Shinohara not for DCC so I will modify each of the 12 switches for DCC, but I wondering where I should at
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New to DCC 12 messages
I’m new to DCC and need all the help I can get.... Thanks!
I’m new to DCC and need all the help I can get.... Thanks!
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Reversing Loop Controlers 9 messages
HI Folks: Due to my layout design, I will end up with 3 reversing loops -- 2 are currently in existence, and right now I am using DPDT toggle switches to control them -- they work, but ANNOYING. I kno
HI Folks: Due to my layout design, I will end up with 3 reversing loops -- 2 are currently in existence, and right now I am using DPDT toggle switches to control them -- they work, but ANNOYING. I kno
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By Timothy Holmes
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N scale Peco code 55 turnouts 3 messages
I am using Peco code 55 turnouts. DCC control I have about 64 turnouts. I plan to use Frog juicers I was told that it would be advisable to use Charles Steadman's method of preparing the turnouts. Tha
I am using Peco code 55 turnouts. DCC control I have about 64 turnouts. I plan to use Frog juicers I was told that it would be advisable to use Charles Steadman's method of preparing the turnouts. Tha
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By Perry A Pollino
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PECO Insulfrogs 9 messages
Hello. I want to do something apparently not authorized. ?? A shelf layout, 12" deep by 24' long. On 2" foam. All wiring on top of the layout, hidden only by scenery. Switching. Want to use all PECO.
Hello. I want to do something apparently not authorized. ?? A shelf layout, 12" deep by 24' long. On 2" foam. All wiring on top of the layout, hidden only by scenery. Switching. Want to use all PECO.
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Programming track "short" message on NCE Powercab 7 messages
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
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
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By Nick Ostrosky
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QSI Connectors
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
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
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By Eric
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Jmri interface 5 messages
Question. If I wind the interface wire around a 110 extension cord will the dcc signal be affected by the 110 current?
Question. If I wind the interface wire around a 110 extension cord will the dcc signal be affected by the 110 current?
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By vincent marino
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Current Protection 7 messages
Greetings I am wiring a power system for my layout. I am using a 15V 7A power supply to provide switchmode open frame power supply to provide 13.5V nominal DC power around the layout, as well as for a
Greetings I am wiring a power system for my layout. I am using a 15V 7A power supply to provide switchmode open frame power supply to provide 13.5V nominal DC power around the layout, as well as for a
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By Lindsay Hughes
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