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How do you connect DCC controllers other than Bachmann to E-Z track?
Hello, I'm new to the forum and this is my first post, so take it easy on me guys. LOL In the coming month, I'm going to be setting up a 4X8 layout running only one locomotive. Probably a simple oval with a couple of turnouts and smaller ovals. For various reasons I'm sold on E-Z track and I'm pretty firm on that. I will be using DCC but really only reason I'm going to use DCC is because I'm REALLY interested in having the sound equipped locomotive. So my locomotive is in the process of having DCC and sounded added.
Can Stretch Braking be simulated with DCC sound?
STRETCH BRAKING was the common way of reducing speed and stopping a train before the development of Dynamic Brakes and the elimination of the caboose. The Locomotive would work enough power to keep the slack stretched in the train while an application of train air brakes would slow the speed of the train. Keeping the slack stretched was important to avoid slamming the crew in the caboose.
I have a few hours to spend in front of the screen...
Look what arrived in the mail today!
Thank you guys for such a great deal...
Jas...
digitrax sound decoders...
Are the digitrax sound decoders any good. I know you get what you pay for, but I am thinking about putting some into my much cheaper models I have. I am not a real sticker for accurate sound. I just want sound. Any opinions?
Ballasting turnouts - best practices
Please give me your opinion on best practices to ballast a turnout without "gumming up the works". I use the usual technique for ballasting the track using a 25/75% mixture of white glue/water (with a few drops of alcohol) and of course I would be careful around turnouts. I've heard of people putting the ballast in the turnout and not using any glue to avoid the possible problem of gumming up the movable parts. I've also heard of people using 100% white glue within the turnout in a very thin layer to avoid the seepage of the 25/75% mixture.
How To Operate...
A Modern Era Switching layout, by Lance Mindheim is going to be my lecture for the coming nights. I just received it today and my first impressions are "WOW", what a wealth of information in a very well presented book. From the quick read through I have done so far, it is written in a manner that every one can and will understand it.
With pictures, situation drawings etc etc etc....
Amplifier failure in a SoundTraxx DSD-LC?
I have a SoundTraxx DSD-LC sitting around, having put it away some time ago after an apparent failure. Today I tested it, and the results are interesting..
I'll start of by admitting that I tried to make my own circuit board to mount it in a small tender, and I had a couple shorts in the traces where I should not have had any. I goofed. The funny thing is, the thing still ran, just no sound.
HO Signal Relay Cases
I have some HO scale block signals, built many years ago, that have relay cases at the base. I would like to find more of the same type of relay case, but cannot find the manufacturer (or mfrs.). Does anyone recognize either one of these? Thanks. (I've tried current searches of NJ, Details West, Detail Assoc, Tomar)
I'm also thinking of making castings, with these as protos, but only if the original mfrs are long gone.
Anyone Want a (Free) Switch List Generator for Switching Layouts?
Anyone Interested in a Switch List Generator? If you are, I'll "pretty it up" for printing and post it to Google Docs (You're welcome to the Excel version, but I don't take spreadsheets from strangers and neither should you).
It's quick to use and especially useful for those of us who run switching layouts and want both lots of variety but with a purpose when we operate our layouts.
What it looks like:
DCC Impulses: Wired Decoder Installation Part 1
Well here goes nothing, been reading Model Railroad Hobbyist since you all started. Well it has taken that long for me to figure out how to make a post, I guess you call it that. I just want to thank Bruce for his time and trouble getting this article printed. You have helped me a lot, and I mean that sincerely, please keep up the Great Work.
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