Hello, I have recently dismantled my non-digital OO Gauge model railway in order to build a new OO Gauge layout and converting Digital. I am not a novice to model railways but I am a novice to the wor

good morning, would like some help on wiring an auto reverse to a Kato N scale electric turntable...like, where to wire..from where to where. thanks for the help. Mike

I am building a large layout that I am blocking for future CTC signaling. I know that it’s recommended to place resistors on wheels of freight cars to help detect the entire train and not just the eng

I just completed a hand laid 90* Crossing and was wondering if any one knows how to hook up a reverser to it correctly. I model in HO scale and my layout is controlled with a Digitrax DCC system. Than

The following files have been uploaded to the Files area of the w4dccqa@groups.io group. /train track layout.pdf By: Don Russell Description: Guys….I have been following this group for years and have

I have a couple of basic wiring questions I need advice on: 1. What is the best way to join the short wires that run from my Peco Twistlock switch machines to a longer piece of wire that will connect

I have a N scale DCC layout. I have power districts controlled by DCC specialties circuit breakers. I am thinking about adding signaling. At first I considered using IR. Primarily because my power dis

There is a wiring diagram called DCC TURNOUT DIRECTION INDICATOR SIGNALS USING 2-WIRE BI-COLOR LEDS. I admit not being the sharpest tool in the box, but it looks to me like both phases of the AC come

Atlas has published an excellent wiring diagram (see attached) showing how to create an interlocking connection between its two-headed signal and an Atlas switch motor. I want to substitute a Tortoise

I have a wireless NCE system I intend to install on my 11'x15' double deck HO layout. I don't imagine I will be running any more than 4-5 trains at anyone time, and likely it will only be 2 most of th

Contacting DCC Specialist? If you have older PSX breakers without the trip delay config option, you can send them back to DCC Specialties for the upgrade free of charge; you will have to pay for shipp

I've been eyeballing Rapido switch machines because of the associated switch stands and indicators, which I've never sen with Tortoise. What isn't clear on their web site is what accessory decoder wou

Hello all, I am building a new layout after having moved recently. The layout will be run with my NCE Power Pro 5 amp system. The points will be powered by Peco Twistlock motors wired into DCC Concept

I'm wondering about wiring on a DCC layout. Is it possible to keep it DC? Can I connect the lights to Woodland Scenic's Just Plug lighting? Can I connect to a DS64? Thanks Lloyd

Hey y'all. I'm coming back to the hobby after a 15+ year hiatus. I'm planning a 15 foot shelf layout with removable staging at both ends. Thinking of getting a Digitrax Zephyr or an NCE Power Cab syst

I have just begun an effort to equip my entire railroad with Atlas signals driven by NCE BD-20 block detectors. The railroad is powered by a NCE PowerCab and PowerPro booster. I created my first signa

I have a HO scale digitrax system. I would like to use the Pm42 for 1) power management 2) reverse loop I wanted to avoid soldering so I am using Accu-lite breakout boards. I am having a difficult tim

The following files have been uploaded to the Files area of the w4dccqa@groups.io group. /DoubleTargetInterlocking.pdf By: Bill Wilken Description: Wiring diagram showing interlocking created with Atl

Am "converting" DC to DCC with selectable power using a DPDT to switch between DC or DCC on a small 4'x8' table layout. The guides i have read say do not use typical DC common rail wiring with DCC. If

Hi All, I am exploring the possibility of having a branch line cross my double track mainline at a couple of spots on the layout. I have to use the Kato N Scale 90 degree crossing track pieces connect