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wiring Pm42 using Accu-lite 2 messages
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
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
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By Rrickster
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File /DoubleTargetInterlocking.pdf uploaded
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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
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
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Converting from DC to DCC with selectable power 4 messages
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
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
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Kato 90 degree crossing track 2 messages
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
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
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By Kiran Kaja
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Converting older steam loco to dcc a scale 3 messages
I have a couple of older s scale locomotives that have new can motors installed and was thinking about updating to dcc. Question is decoder selection. Is there a preferred way to go in s scale? This w
I have a couple of older s scale locomotives that have new can motors installed and was thinking about updating to dcc. Question is decoder selection. Is there a preferred way to go in s scale? This w
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By robf06
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MegaPoints Controllers 5 messages
All, I'm in the process of building my first large HO scale railroad with Digitrax DCC. The layout features a hidden six track staging yard with a return loop at one end. I want to be able to use serv
All, I'm in the process of building my first large HO scale railroad with Digitrax DCC. The layout features a hidden six track staging yard with a return loop at one end. I want to be able to use serv
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By loumickie
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Single Crossovers with Insulafrog Turnouts 4 messages
Single Crossovers with Insulafrog Turnouts A question about how to correctly wire a single crossover made up of Peco Insulafrog turnouts came up over here as well, but it left me with a question. I ha
Single Crossovers with Insulafrog Turnouts A question about how to correctly wire a single crossover made up of Peco Insulafrog turnouts came up over here as well, but it left me with a question. I ha
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By Brian Eiland
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insulfrog diagram on allan's website called incorrect? 2 messages
https://model-railroad-hobbyist.com/node/40109?page=1#comment-441676 No, the diagram is incorrect. The point rails form the frog, along with the wing rails. Today most prototype frogs are a one piece
https://model-railroad-hobbyist.com/node/40109?page=1#comment-441676 No, the diagram is incorrect. The point rails form the frog, along with the wing rails. Today most prototype frogs are a one piece
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By Brian Eiland
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BD 20 false positive 5 messages
I have a block that shows a false positive. The manual suggests a pot method of desensitizing. The p/n suggested seems to be unavailable at digikey. Can anyone provide alternative ideas or possible so
I have a block that shows a false positive. The manual suggests a pot method of desensitizing. The p/n suggested seems to be unavailable at digikey. Can anyone provide alternative ideas or possible so
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By Russ Wright
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Programming track wiring 5 messages
Looking over the newly posted material on this topic I'm feeling a little dense. I currently have a Powercab with the NCE auto switch for a separate programming track I installed directly under my lay
Looking over the newly posted material on this topic I'm feeling a little dense. I currently have a Powercab with the NCE auto switch for a separate programming track I installed directly under my lay
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By Nick Ostrosky
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Capacitive Discharge Turnout Activation 6 messages
On my first big HO layout I used primarily Atlas > > > > https://model-railroad-hobbyist.com/node/31007?page=1 > > > > If I recall properly I could throw 5-6 of those atlas turnouts with a > single CD
On my first big HO layout I used primarily Atlas > > > > https://model-railroad-hobbyist.com/node/31007?page=1 > > > > If I recall properly I could throw 5-6 of those atlas turnouts with a > single CD
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By Brian Eiland
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Wire Clips for Connecting point and closure rails? 3 messages
I'm thinking if I subsequently have a problem in the long term, perhaps the simply solution is to just drop in some wire clips like this between the closure rails and the main track, OR perhaps config
I'm thinking if I subsequently have a problem in the long term, perhaps the simply solution is to just drop in some wire clips like this between the closure rails and the main track, OR perhaps config
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By Brian Eiland
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Bi-Polar Red /Green LEDs in Control Panels. 21 messages
Good morning. I have been using Bi-Color Red Green LED's in multiple control panels on layouts since 1995. I use them in conjunction with tortoise switch motors. 2 LEDs are mounted in parrallel with o
Good morning. I have been using Bi-Color Red Green LED's in multiple control panels on layouts since 1995. I use them in conjunction with tortoise switch motors. 2 LEDs are mounted in parrallel with o
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By Tom Jones
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polarity reversing & block occupancy detector 5 messages
I have lower quadrant semaphores controlled by tortoise machines. I want the blades to move automatically when the block protected by the semaphores is occupied/unoccupied. Is there an occupancy detec
I have lower quadrant semaphores controlled by tortoise machines. I want the blades to move automatically when the block protected by the semaphores is occupied/unoccupied. Is there an occupancy detec
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By Bob Macionis
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Circuit Breakers & BDL168 2 messages
Hi - I will have two sub-districts that will each need circuit breaker protection. I'm considering either getting one Digitrax PM42 or two DCC Specialties PSX circuit breakers. Will the PSX circuit br
Hi - I will have two sub-districts that will each need circuit breaker protection. I'm considering either getting one Digitrax PM42 or two DCC Specialties PSX circuit breakers. Will the PSX circuit br
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By Robert Wilson
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rRCirkits Installation Examples 5 messages
Does anyone have any pics of an installation of RRCirkits components, particularly the Watchman and detection coils? I’m interested to see how people mounted them and how they connected the coils to w
Does anyone have any pics of an installation of RRCirkits components, particularly the Watchman and detection coils? I’m interested to see how people mounted them and how they connected the coils to w
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By stevejohns
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Kato Turntable 6 messages
I'm a newbie. Just wondering, is it possible to have a DCC wired layout but keep the TT as Kato sends it? I don't really want to control it with my cab (Digitrax). The idea being that the locomotive i
I'm a newbie. Just wondering, is it possible to have a DCC wired layout but keep the TT as Kato sends it? I don't really want to control it with my cab (Digitrax). The idea being that the locomotive i
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By Lloyd
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Intro and IDC connector question 19 messages
Hi All, I have learnt a lot reading through the wiringfordcc.com website. It is an amazing resource. As an intro, I am Kiran and I am getting started in the hobby and experimenting with a temporary la
Hi All, I have learnt a lot reading through the wiringfordcc.com website. It is an amazing resource. As an intro, I am Kiran and I am getting started in the hobby and experimenting with a temporary la
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By Kiran Kaja
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Circuit Breaker Placement 3 messages
Hey Gang! I've searched through the archives here and found a couple of posts from long ago that skirted around my question but no smoking gun of an answer. I'm building a reasonably large HO scale la
Hey Gang! I've searched through the archives here and found a couple of posts from long ago that skirted around my question but no smoking gun of an answer. I'm building a reasonably large HO scale la
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By Bob Gifford
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Don't know what I have? 7 messages
This is what I do know. N scale DCC NCE power cab. Peco turnouts or switches. The question is, the turnouts are used manually, they have been modified with two cuts. No wires go through the bottom of
This is what I do know. N scale DCC NCE power cab. Peco turnouts or switches. The question is, the turnouts are used manually, they have been modified with two cuts. No wires go through the bottom of
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By Rouss
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