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Installing SMD LED in Steam
I thought I would share my progress of installing the small SMD LEDs lights in my PBL Sn3 K-36 steam engine.
In the front of the engine I have 5 of the LEDs threaded. One goes into the headlight, two go into the classification lights (one on either side of the headlight) and two into the number boards (one of either side of the stack).
Another LED goes into the ash pan to represent the firebox light. The tender gets its own back up light.
NCE Powercab & Smart Booster
Hi,
I have an older 3 amp SB3 Smart Booster from NCE.......also an NCE Powercab to USB interface.......can both of these be used at the same time for my test/program track?
I was thinking of using the Smart Booster in place of the Soundtraxx PTB-100.
I also plan to use DecoderPro.......therefore the NCE Powercab to USB interface.
Thanks.
Two new structure kits for the C&E
First of 2 kits. Found these exceptional looking models on EBay. Do they exactly fit the Chicago area? No not really. But the detail on them is awesome.
Flex Track Curves
Wondering if any good tools out there for laying flex track curves.
I have some sectional 24" radius track that I was going to use, but after putting it down and putting my passenger cars on it that I might run into issues. I don't have the room to really run 36" or greater, but was thinking I might be able to get by on 30" even though they won't look totally right, but given my limited space I would still be able to run them.
I run HO scale and will have a 9x11 layout that goes around the walls.
New to DCC, track sections question
Hello,
I'm new to DCC and would love to have some input on if I should be splitting my track into sections, instead of building everything with metal track connectors.
The layout isn't very big (3ft by 4ft). I know my reversing loop needs to be split due to stop short circuits, but I don't know if I should be splitting different sections of my track off or not.
Please ignore the green lines.
Layouts in Topeka?
I am visiting in Topeka. Any layouts here to visit that would welcome guests this weekend?
Roadbed width in SCARM
I've been trying out SCARM (latest version). While it does a decent job of displaying track (rails or sleepers or both) I have not found a view for roadbed in 2D mode. It does display roadbed in 3D mode.
Does anyone know what width they are using for the roadbed (for example, Midwest cork is 13/4 in wide, Homabed is 17/8 to 2 in wide)?
Also, is there a setting for seeing roadbed in 2D mode? (It's a feature I like in WinRail).
Small Ultrasonic Cleaners
Has anyone tried using one of the small ultrasonic cleaners that are marketed for jewelry/watch cleaning to prep models for painting? There are several on EBay for $20-$30 that look like they could hold an HOn3 locomotive their cleaning tray.
Ross A
Need some help with track lengths!
Hello All,
Im just trying to figure out the lengths of track Ill need, for the plan I have attached.
It is just a portion of the whole room.
I just cant figure the lengths Ill need for the "drill (lead)", the "run around" and the "spur".
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