DCC - Electrical
Advice on computer to connect to layout
Hi all,
I'm looking for some advice on a computer to connect to my layout. I run Digitrax and use Digitrax components as well as some RR Cirkits boards. I plan to run JMRI and CATS for dispatching and programming decoders. Other than that, the only other main requirement I have is to be able to run normal productivity software like spreadsheets and word processing.
Subject has changed to - Pocket change? For Car Weights
Not sure how this turned into a post on car weights.
Deleted original subject on easy track powering in a non switched location, and replaced it with Pocket change? For Car Weights
Pocket change? For Car Weights?
If you are still interested on automated powering of your track in a non switched very hard to reach location let me know or start your own blog.
Need advice for future project once I level my scale modelling skills.
Hello everyone,
This is my first post, and decided to join the forums after hearing about the magazine. I am a beginner in the hobby after my interest was rejuvenated so I am starting out by assembling model freight car kits and figuring out where to go next.
Electricians Needed
Electrical Wizzard Help Needed.
Problem - There are several spots on the railroad just prior to turnouts where the engine at low speed either pauses briefly or stops. There are correct drops before and after each turnout on both the main line and any siding/passing track. AT HIGHER SPEED the engine sails along nicely.
Solution? - I have cleaned wheels and track. Same o same o. The layout seems to have enough power using my Digitrak Zypher. Do I need a booster? Test light indicated power when applied at the spots where pausing or stalling happens.
How to add stay-alive caps to Bachmann On30 Porter?
Has anyone put a commercial stay-alive capacitor system in the cab of a Bachmann On30 Porter?
I really want to keep the short length of the Porter and not add a tender. I am trying to avoid building a cap system from scratch. The current cab is very open, I could close it up to hide a cap system.
samhongsa 484 northern
Recently aquired a 484 brass loco and tender. Unfortunately the connection from loco to tender is in a bag with loads of bits. These include springs washers small screws etc.
i have tried various combinations of washers and screws but once on the track it just comes up with a short.
i am DCC and would love for someone to tell me what sequence i can connect the two together with the screws and washers and springs etc
Hope this makes sense
Ian C
From the ISE Workbench - Train Shuttle Controller
A bit over four years ago, we put together something called the “DCC auto-reverser” out of an Arduino, an LCD shield, and a motor shield. We designed it for the St. Louis Railway Prototype Modelers’ meet to just operate a train back and forth on our short test track, stopping and reversing the engine when it tripped a sensor at either end. We wrote up the build so that others could make their own, built one for Scott Thornton and his Milan Branch layout, and that was that.
Making JMRI/PanelPro Programming Easier...
When your programming signal logic, blocks & configuring turnouts in PanelPro, it can become a real pain going between the layout & dispatch office to check, especially running one up.
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