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    New DCC system

    You should take a look at RocRail for additional ideas. http://wiki.rocrail.net/ Or perhaps think about integrating your work into that project. Rocrail includes computer control (client/server), fully automated running of trains and accessories, web browser control (including from palm...
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    Wich Dcc brand to choose

    You might want to be sure to try them out. I've heard many people say the NCE system is much nicer/easier to operate. They have told me that with Digitrax you are often combing through the manual to accomplish tasks but with NCE you just follow the built in menus. Digitrax upgrades must be...
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    Wich Dcc brand to choose

    That might be one of the Powerhouse or powerpro systems. you should be able to find a PowerCab system inexpensively, maybe $200CAD or less. "Power Cab Entry level DCC starter set, with 14v/240VAC power supply" You might try contacting this place, I think they are in Ontario, not sure what...
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    non-graphical layout design software

    XTrkCad stores stuff in a text file. Not the format you describe by any means but you could try it. For me I'll stick with the GUI.
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    Ok, I think tis is what I'll go with

    Just curious, it doesn't seem to have all that much in the way of operations. Are you planing to have industries that you will have trains service or is it more for mainline running?
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    Freight Train and a tornado

    Another forum this was posted on: http://forum.atlasrr.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=54507 Which links to another news article: http://www.pantagraph.com/news/article_5c29b200-ea08-5c84-922c-e62fb2bb6d28.html "Union Pacific spokesman Mark Davis said no one was injured when one locomotive...
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    Freight Train and a tornado

    It does seem strange that the camera would be pointed that way. I found the same video on other sites and they claim it is this one (Jan 8 2008, Illinois): You can see one picture on this page showing 3 derailed train cars beside the track, I didn't see any pictures of the rest of the...
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    Freight Train and a tornado

    Supposedly this is real footage of a freight train and a tornado, yikes. http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=82d_1246651100
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    Please Help!

    Some more links for Milk Train information: Milk Train WebSite http://www.kinglyheirs.com/NewYorkStateRailroads/MilkTrain1.html Subscription based site, seems to be $5.00/mo, can't comment on the quality of the contents. NEB&W Guide to Rutland Milk Trains...
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    My hoist away garage layout beginnings

    It does look like in one of your pictures that the pulley was attached to some lightweight wood between the joists. Since my garage ceiling has drywall I was thinking of attaching angle iron (perhaps an old bed frame) to several joists/rafters then attaching the pulleys to holes drilled in...
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    My hoist away garage layout beginnings

    I saw an interesting note in the book "The Classic Layout Designs of John Armstrong". The Carlsbad & East Portal & Zenith Railroad is an N scale 4x8 that raises and lowers. There really isn't anything about the mechanism except a diagram. The notes on the diagram say: Pulleys supported by joist...
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    MR's "Realistic Reliable Track"

    So although earlier I was defending MR I did find the "reviews" pretty useless and your enlightenment and to the way these functions makes me think the review model for probably most magazines is hugely biased, and if I was feeling grumpy I might say unethical.
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    Computer control for a small track? And beginner questions.

    The Rocrail project also encompasses DIY hardware for feedback, train detection, switch control etc. although you can also use commercial off the shelf hardware as well. http://wiki.rocrail.net/doku.php?id=english#hardware You might also try posting in the rocrail forums, a number of the...
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    What do you think about MRC Command 2000 dcc

    I thought it wasn't made anymore? Are you planning to buy used? You might want to take a look at the NCE powercab, it is inexpensive and people tend to say it is one of the more user friendly systems.
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    tunel portals

    Anyone have any hints, tricks, directions, photo essay etc. showing making portals out of foam?
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    DIY / homemade buffer bumper

    Looks good, I'll try the ties. Thanks If anyone has info on other types as well let me know.
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    MR's "Realistic Reliable Track"

    Perhaps not models but there still seems to be some innovative articles or stuff showing some ingenuity. I'm not that familiar with the older ones and I have just 2 new ones to look at but here are some things I thought were interesting: June 2009 Build a train elevator: An automatic device...
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    DIY / homemade buffer bumper

    A while ago I saw a web page that described making your own bumpers but now i can't find it. I seem to remember it used a nail and in the end was painted yellow. Anyone know where that might be or have any good techniques for building simple bumpers? I don't care too much right now...
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    bedroom train

    Some other links: http://www.modeltrainforum.com/showthread.php?t=402 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x5Ca-1NoL3Y
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    Reverse loop re visited

    From article in Model Railroad News Vol 15, issue 4, May 2009 page 82 titled "My Conversion to DCC: part2: Preventing Short Circuits" Autoreversers come in 2 models - adjustable (cheaper), potentiometer to tune, if locos user varying amounts of current this will fail - fixed (2x price) I...




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