......can be made using printed circuit board to replicate the bars (don’t know exactly what they are called) that hold the axle and journals in their pockets on the frame. If you look at the attached photos it should be apparent what they are and how to make them. I cut slits in the top of the board to insulate the center area from the frame prior to soldering the phosphor-bronze wire (.015) to that area. On this model with the large wheels I opted to use two wipers per wheel. On models with smaller wheels I use a single wiper trying to make it as long as possible. 

I'm looking to add a decoder to an HO Rapido GMD-1.  It has a 21 pin socket for adding a decoder.  Ideally, I would prefer to install a sound decoder, but right now, just cannot justify $100+ for the decoder.  So I plan to add a non-sound decoder, at least for the time being.  I've found 3 that are similar in price. 

Digitrax DH166MT
NCE D16MTC
ESU Lokpilot

All can be found in the approx $20 range. 

Somewhere between Connecticut and Texas, I lost the flat cable which attaches the handheld cab unit to the base unit of my MRC DCC controller. It's an old Prodigy Express, but when last powered up it worked great, so I'm not anxious to toss it out.  I have been unable to find an MRC dealer who can help me.  Any ideas of where to get a cable, or can someone tell me the configuration for the flat cable so I can buy one, or get one made. Really appreciate any assistance.

Mike Reynolds 

I need a BUNCH. Of HO track and rail and spikes and such finish my existing layout. Both  code 83 and code 70.  And I am looking for a location to buy them.

so far I have either encountered places that have a very limited amount available (I need about 18-20 bundles) or they charge a fortune for shipping or the are asking full retail.

So where is everyone buying track from?

And while we are at it where to get Atlas code 100 and what is a good price on that? 

Thanks for any advice.

-Doug M