Track and electrical/DCC
Adding feeder wires to double track helix
I purchased a n scale helix kit and have finished putting it together. When I got done I realized that I did not provide enough feeders for each layer. I only have a feeder at the top and bottom of the helix for each track. Since it is all glued together, I don't have the ability to take it apart and add the feeders. I was wondering what the best way to handle this? Should I try and run the feeder wire under the track for the inside connections? Is using 22 ga. too big for this? Thoughts?
Rapido LRC consisting challenge: lights & sound
I hope someone more experienced in DCC can help me out with this! I'm the proud owner of two Rapido Trains LRC locomotives and a string of LRC coaches.
I'd like to set them up as “pull-pull” locomotives, one on each end of the train, to use at Fremo meets (our Fremo group uses a Digitrax system).
DCC Wiring book
I will be getting ready to wire my layout in a few months and I was wondering about a good how-to book on the subject. Any suggestions?
Digitrax Ops mode accessory/switch programming question
I am using Digitrax DCS-100 to control my layout (And a Zephyr on my test bench). I will be installing NCE Switch-8 and Switch-it stationary decoders to control turnouts. I need to set particular CVs (548, 549) on the NCE Switch devices to configure them for 'toggle' mode switch input. I have searched and I cannot figure out how to program stationary decoder/accessory CVs using either the DT-400 throttle or the Zephyr. Help?
Thanks.
Simple mod - Walthers turnouts for DCC
Modifying a Walthers turnout is much easier than my description. It took about 15 minutes for the whole thing. You probably notice the notched ties in the images. This is acceptable to me after I trim the plastic bits and weather the throw bars.
Whatever the method, the major changes are:
- insulate the points from each other and attach them to the throwbar.
- Insulate the points from the frog
Wiring bus for DCC and testing for shorts
I am trying to take the existing wires for a DC layout and connecting them to bus (red/black) to go to a DCC layout. I have a multi meter that I normally use to check for shorts. If I put the meter on Ohms and touch the same rail with the red and black probes I see the needle swing to the full right (which I understand is Good). However, if I place the the red and black probes on opposite parallel tracks [one being the red bus and the other the black bus\ I also get the same swing in the needle to full right on the dial.
Ribbon Rail alignment tool
Does the Ribbon Rail alignment tool go between the rails and hold the radius while the track is spiked in place or does it butt up against the ties and form the radius? Or is it used to space two pieces of track evenly in a radius?
Thanks,
HB
Peco Headties
Specifically Code 83 #8 turnout.
i want to change out the headties to something closer to correctly-sized. The headties are connected to adjacent ties but don't appear to be needed for the working of the switch rod. I'll also be removing the clip.
I read one article about trimming the two ties to size. I'm thinking cutting them off and replacing them as a whole. I'll be having the ties extended in the same direction as they are.
CV programming and read back with Current Keeper added to Tsumani question............
I installed a Tsunami TS-750 in a Lee Snover O scale GE 23 Ton boxcab and did all my programming with JMRI and a laptop. As the locomotive is quite light and has only 4 wheel pick up (all available) I would get occasional drop outs and stalls, so I decided to add a Current Keeper which would just fit. That solved the stalling problem as long as I waited to let it charge up before using.
Fast tracks twist ties vs jigs
Hi,
im planning on using fast tracks on my layout, I was planning on using the jigs but I saw the twist ties and I wanted to know how those of you that use fast tracks prefer making them? I've also heard of some of you printing the templates, how hard is that compared to the jig? I also saw that the twist ties you have to build in place and that's one thing I didn't like, i like to move my track around to see how it will fit. Anyway just tell me what you prefer and why!
thanks for your help!
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