Trackwork

I am looking at getting some walthers turnout machines for my layout and since I am a college student I am wanting to save where I can. The button/switch that you push to tell the machine to switch the turnout is around $15 and I was wondering that if I could replace that with a simple switch such as an SPDT (Or other switch if that's what will work better).

Electrically uncoupling Kato locomotives and rolling stock

Mon, 2020-07-27 10:44 — philagu

Hello,

I am using Kato locomotives and ruling stock for a new layout.

I plan on having several yards on my layout with uncoupling requirements.

What I need to know is can I successfully uncouple Kato rolling stock and locomotives electrically without changing the Kato couplers?

3 comments

Bullfrog Madness!

Sun, 2020-07-26 12:36 — SteveWatson

This is my yard throat, and the lead to the service area. The turnouts are all Fast Tracks, and I'm using their Bullfrog system to control them.

Downsizing the Jersey Northern

Thu, 2020-07-23 16:32 — Alco_nut

I have decided to down size my layout, I have been reading about downsizing here on MRH for awhile. The existing layout takes up most of my one car garage and I need more storage space. The layout is double deck point to point J shaped with the helix at on end of the J. Each level has a 4 track yard and two staging tracks the lower level also has an additional one track staging inside the helix. I have fourteen industries and two engine servicing facilities. You can see the existing track plan on my web site, https://jerseynorthern.webs.com under (the layout).

Looking for suggestions!

Thu, 2020-07-23 05:35 — Roger Litwiller

This is my first attempt at designing a control panel. Looking for feedback on design, layout and functionality.

SCL =Standard Car Length.

The printed card will be covered with plexiglass. The mainline crossover turnouts (1 & 6) will be wired to a single switch to throw both turnouts together.