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    HO locomotive malfunction

    My loco is a Kansas City Southern engine made by Walthers. It is Walthers Mainline
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    HO locomotive malfunction

    I have an HO scale layout and use Kato track. When I run my HO locomotive it tuns for 3-4 seconds then stops. I check the voltage on the track and it is 16.3V. So it is in the range of HO voltage.. And there are no gaps on the track. Also, I use ESU Cab Control DCC system with its bubble...
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    How to program a locomotive in JMRI

    Hello, Can you help me program my locomotive in DecoderPro of JMRI? Thank you, Mikhail
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    New locomotive doesn't move

    Yeah, I used 2891 as the locomotive address and it works, but now I can't program it into JMRI because when I create a new entry it won't let me program this address into PanelPro. My DCC controller track output light is red color. It's overloaded or something. I use Digikeijs DR5000 as my...
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    New locomotive doesn't move

    Hello, I just purchased a Southern Pacific #2891 engine. Nice little locomotive, but it doesn't move. I power up my layout and all it does is make a diesel engine sound. I have another loco and it works fine. This locomotive address is 3. What could be the problem. Please help me. Thank you...
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    Kato 3 color HO signal light problem

    No sir it is more complicated than that. Plus reversing the wires on AC (which is essentially DCC) wouldn't matter. AC voltage has no polarity. I have Kato tech person working on researching on how to connect the signal light. But thank you for advice. Mikhail
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    Kato 3 color HO signal light problem

    Hello, I am having trouble setting up my 3 color signal. When I connect it to the track output of my DCC controller, it doesn't work for some reason. It is DCC friendly according to Kato. Please help. Thank you. Mikhail
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    How to program loco roster in JMRI

    Hello, I am using am app called Engine Driver with my ESU Throttle and need to create a locomotive roster in JMRI and to program the roster. Any help is welcome. Thank you! Mikhail
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    Bachmann DCC turnout doesn't work

    Hello, I have the Bachmann DCC turnout and don't know how to use it. There is a pushbutton somewhere on it. What's it for? Please help. Thank you. Mikhail
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    Kato unitrack vs Bachmann ez track

    Hello, Which one is better Kato unitrack or Bachmann EZ track on carpeted surface? Thank you. Mikhail
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    Trouble building an ez track oval

    Hello, So what you're saying is start building the curved ends of the oval first? Maybe I misunderstood you. Let me know please. Thank yoy.
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    Trouble building an ez track oval

    I am sorry, but I already invested over $300 on my ez track. I am not about to buy Kato track. Thanks.
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    Trouble building an ez track oval

    I have gaps between the rails where the joiners are. The curves are 22 inch ez track curves. My straights are 9 inch straights. My engine is a Bachmann EMD gp38 Norfolk Southern (DCC Sound) and I am using a DR5000 command station plus a ESU 2 Throttle unit. Using JMRI ofcourse. Any more questions?
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    Trouble building an ez track oval

    Hello, I am trying to build an oval using EZ track. I am using eight (8) 22" curves on both sides of the oval and straight pieces ofcourse. No matter what I do, I have gaps between some of my rails. And that's why my DCC locomotive doesn't run good. It derails most of the time. Any suggestions...




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