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IAIS's West End - fun Tsunami revelations - now with video

Thu, 2014-05-01 21:42 — IAISfan
I mentioned this in one of the recent RailPro threads, but have been enjoying these changes so much that I felt they deserved more visibility.  I don't claim to originate any of the information that follows, but have been a grateful consumer.  Hopefully other Tsunami users find something useful here.
 
DKRickman's picture

A different DCC uncoupler idea

Thu, 2014-05-01 18:39 — DKRickman

I have an idea for a DCC uncoupler which I think would be a lot simpler than anything else out there, provided that it works.  I don't have the time or inclination to work on it, so I'm posting it here for anyone else to take it and run.

Bernd's picture

DCC uncoupling

Thu, 2014-05-01 17:36 — Bernd

Here's a guy that developed TT scale boxcars that uncouple via DCC control.

The poster has "embed" code turned off or I would have embedded the video.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=zjbJNulkJkw

Bernd

Isolating DC-71 Type Motors

Thu, 2014-05-01 15:47 — Retired Alex

I have 2 steam engines that I just revived from 4 junkers, that I want to convert to DCC. The question is how to isolate the DC-71 style motor.

Do I use

1. Nylon screws to secure the motor to the frame and further insulate between the motor and frame with electrical or kapton tape, or

2. Would just insulating the brush holder from the retaining spring on top of the motor work. Exactly as the brush on the opposite side of the motor, or

3. A combination of the two?

Am I over simplifying this or have I missed something?

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DCC Sound for Steam & Chuff Cams

Thu, 2014-05-01 12:24 — Barnz

Hi all,

I just purchased my first DCC mobile sound decoder - a Digitrax SDH166D.

I have an older Proto2000 USRA 0-6-0 switcher (DCC ready - with a Digitrax DH165LO that I installed) that I use regularly and wanted it to be my first sound enabled loco.

Reading over the installation instructions I noted that I could directly sync the chuff sound by connecting the white chuff wire to a chuff cam. After some Google research I see that there are a number of options - none of which look too easy to install.

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Working the BNML at Emerson with RailPro - Video

Thu, 2014-05-01 11:48 — Bill Brillinger

I've seen some basic demo videos for RailPro, but nothing that shows a regular use scenario.
SO... I made a little operations video to share with you today.

Sorry in advance for the unscripted and generally poor quality of the video.
I hope you find it useful and informative anyway!

Please see Take Two for the 1 handed demo.

Here is the original video:

ethanol train

Wed, 2014-04-30 15:17 — railroadmike

I like that this website is easy to post pics and video's.  I never had luck on others. A lot of good info and tips also.    https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=0FGPSH8JWYE

Egbert Broerse's picture

Layout posted

Wed, 2014-04-30 14:44 — Egbert Broerse

I've uploaded my Durenver & Silverton Narrow Gauge RR track plan, all 3 levels, from the drawings that I use myself to document place names, switch numbers, layout height etc. Hope you get an impression. It's all there and running, but you are free to comment on my design choices.

D&SNG RR in N


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