Right now Im enjoying the electronics side of things. We installed a signal system at my club last year and all the electronic and computer stuff is really adding to the layout. JMRI has been a big part of the project and Operations has made the layout feel like a real railroad instead of a...
Im building a garden layout for a family and they want to start out with DC power for now. Im wondering if there is a MFG of wireless DC control for G scale. the issue I am finding is that I need about a 10 amp unit and most I find are 5 or less.
a former club member past away 2 years ago and left his equipment to his best friend ( another club member). The new owner spread some of the equipment to other members. I was fortunate to receive a complete set of the walthers 1955 twin city Hiawatha. Power comes from E7's # 19 and 19A...
I was using something found on Ebay "wire glue". I think its just graphite?
what is the name of the stuff you are using? I have lots of cars with metal wheels but Plastic axles...
I started with 10K resistors on 2 wheels but that was not giving solid detection. I was also having issues with these 10K on plastic axles. the "wire paint" just does not do as good as a job as some have claimed. As soon as I tried the 4.7K on one metal axle the detection was triggered reliably...
Yesterday We tried Jaybee wheelsets at 15k and that did not trigger. We then tested 10k resistors and it was still not a reliable trigger. I had some resistors laying around and it seams 4.7k was a solid trigger. is this to low of a value? Im worried about power loss but I do also have plenty of...
Im a little confused with what resistance value I should use for wheel sets
My club layout is using the team Digital Block D8 detection device. It simply passes one of the buss leads from the command station/ through the device /and then to the track. It detects current flow. It is also...
you throw them in the garbage and install metal.....No joking here....Plastic are ok for short trains (less than 10 cars) but other than that they are a PITA.
Metal wheels are a very good buy and improve running reliability. My opinion is as long as the truck frame is true and straight and can pivot freely thats all you need. keep them a little on the louse side so that the car can negotiate less than perfect track.
I think that most derailments are...
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I love scooping up old Proto 2000 locos on Ebay or facebooks HO yard sale group for $30 and converting them to DCC and adding new axles.
I just bought a A-B-A Alco FA units , both a units powered , for $50 last week. Had them on the club layout and people thought they were brand new LOL...there...