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Sound Decoder Question
I decided to venture into DCC this year. I just purchased the Bachman EZ Command controller, and a Bachmann Spectrum 462 loco to accompany it.
I figured everything out so far on basic operation except for the sound. The paperwork that came with the Engine and with the Controller is so vague, I'm not sure if I even have sound with this loco. The coal tender has what looks to be a speaker on the bottom, and wire connections to the loco, but I can't get any sound to work. Any help would be much appreciated.
Mike
Spur Line Express
This layout is great example space utlization for operations. At each town the front and back are totally different worlds.
Tortoise bus gauge
I have 65 tortoise machines stretched along 130 ft of track. I will be using a 12V 2.5A wall wart. What gauge bus wires do I need? I also have a 12V 1.2A and a 12V 3.5A wall warts available. Would I be better using any 2 of the 3 in order to have the Bipolar DC arrangement suggested by Circuitron? Blayne
Christmas Layout Examples with Lionel Fastracks
Hello all,
I decided to prepare several Christmas layouts in O gauge with free SCARM track planning software and to present them to the forum members. See the layouts here: Christmas Layouts in O-gauge Around the Xmas Tree
Lighting for structures
I am wondering what other's experience has been lighting buildings. I am working on an industrial building that will have interior and exterior lighting.
DTK surge suppressor
Which TDK Model # surge suppressor is best for a model train layout of up to 4 trains. Thanks for any help.
How to be an Engine Fireman
If anyone has an interest in Steam, here is a link to the 152 page book issued to prospective firemen on the NYC by the University of New York in 1944. It covers the operation of a steam engine inside and out from the smoke box to the fire door.
Another update on my micro layout
Ive finally got all the benchwork in place and all the track laid. The latest post on my blog shows the progress.
time periods
I recently purchased the following products from walthers through a hobby shop in south africa
Glacier gravel co. 933-3062
Valley cement plant. 933-3098
I wish to know what era these buildings where built in as I wish to purchase shops and houses in the same period to make the scenery and future buildings people and vehicles
More realistic to that time period
I have looked up these items on the walthers website and the do not state a specific time period can any body help me in this matter
Thank you
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