So, I've installed decoders before... I don't do any hard wiring, just 8 pin plug stuff... so a couple of months ago I bought a decoder for an engine it wouldn't fit... and it's just kinda sat here... so I decided, since I was having issues with another decoder, I would switch it out. Easy peasy... just unplug the old, and plug in the new.

Put it on the tracks, and there was this horrifying screeching noise, and then smoke!

Didn't want to hijack Jim's Sixs' post with modern build in regards to elevated walkways. Nor do I have a progarm to exract the images from google maps. The best I can do is give you the street numbers & street names where they are located in Minot, N. D. for those wanting a more modern look of an elevated walkway. All three are connected to a hospital at different locations in Minot.

1. #79 W. Burdick Expy. Minot, N.D.(Trinity Hospital)

So heres the story i found two circuit boards fromacr headlight on the side of the road since they had somenice smleds. fast forward to testing them out today i discover the are red which isnt a huge deal but that is not the werd part. testing them somehow they work with only one lead. they are dim but are still lighting up. could the air be dry enouugh that it takes the current or is some other magic at work here i was under the impression you needed a fullcircuit for it to work.

This discussion topic is for short term. It is not intended to be maintained long term.

I am building two factories for my layout. Both have bridges in the 2scond floor between buildings. I am interested in your thoughts about this, although the deed is already done with both factories. If you have photos showing something like this please share them with us. Any information about them, like what were they used for, etc. would also be appreciated.

Jim Six