Dcc booster
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Anonymous
If a DCC booster is added to a 5x12 HO layout is it still necessary to use feeder wires?
DCC train on DC track
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Anonymous
Wife bought me a DCC train for Christmas. My track system is DC. How can I operate this train on the DC track. What do I need to do or buuy to get the train operating on the track.
Cannot find track short
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Anonymous
I run a DC setup with 6 blocks, 2 of these cross on a 45 degree angle.
I have one dead spot about 12 inches long and now another on the same block.
Have tried with a voltmeter and ...
DC to DCC
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Anonymous
A friend gave me his DCC layout my layout is old school DC is it possible to convert to dcc without a large expense?
I now have a digatrax controller and several tortoise switches to start building with but will need ...
How do I wire turnouts?
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admin
I am building my first layout and have started with a "safe" straightaway section. Upon coming to my first turnout, just exactly how do I go about wiring it?
I am using ATLAS flex track and PECO switches. Do I simply ...
Engine wiring solder question
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Anonymous
I have a few engines that I have been repairing. The wiring needs to be soldered for connections. I find that the wiring is so small that I am afraid of using my current soldering iron and solder (used for ...
Lighting old time passenger coaches in N scale
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Anonymous
I have a few 34' Overton Old Time short frame coaches that were made by Roundhouse and then by Athearn I think.
I am curious if anyone has experience with adding lighting to these coaches.
I have been looking at either internal ...