Modeling topic
Digitrax BDL 168 problems
I have a Digitrax BDL168 wired up to 16 blocks on my double track layout set up to a JMRI panel. Running Digitrax Command station and Loconet. If I Run one train the track occupancy shows as per expected following the train around the layout but if I introduce a second or a 3rd train running on a different track or block the occupancy sometimes shows or doesnt but never shows all the trains running.. Im quite puzzelled by this behaviour.
At Wit's End-Shell Removal on Athearn RTR SD40-2???
I am trying to install a decoder in a DCC-ready late production SD40-2 Athearn RTR model. I have disassembled numerous locomotives but this one has me stumped. I have to say the documentation that came with the model is dreadful at best. I have removed the coupler pockets but the shell is still stubbornly stuck to the frame. I am almost sure there are other screws to remove (I know this is true of the GP40X model as I just installed a sound decoder in one of them) but the screws that exist in real life are not shown on the parts drawing.
Making progress on the Sawmill Roof
In my last blog post i shared some pictures of my mill project.
After some inspiration i sat down this evening to tackle the next section of trusses. Im trying to get various roof angles and things for this project. the middle section i want the roof a little higher to allow better viewing from the layout edge.
I had made up the very first section as a skilion roof and then made the first truss of the next section.
The issue i come across in my planing is the height of the verticle on the left in the photo.
Layout in a day!
Now THIS is a layout in a day! He says it took him ten hours (he took an hour off for lunch, so nine hours)
This gives me some ideas for building modules.
>> Posts index
Navigation
Journals/Blogs
Recent Blog posts: