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    think im going with this decoder..

    Hey thanks.. i think i buy the TCS decoders.Will be hardwiring them and configure the address through the digital system. ....but one question I need some more sound feature for steam locos...and on the webpage for TCS, i did not see any sound decoder,,,Does Digitrax has sound decoders...
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    think im going with this decoder..

    hi For steam enginnees, i need decoders, which one i should buy....My steam enginees are Roco Heislers having 2 trucks...I will be hardwiring them,,,So i need DECODERS...which are the right ones to install
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    DCC decoders for Walthers HO scale locomotives

    following items for SALE SALE SALE 1. 2 Walthers GP9M DCC Ready with sound = $75 each 2. PIKO HO 3 locos (2 diesel, 1 electric) DCC Ready = $67 each Anyone interested. International shipping also done. anyone interested please PM me
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    Need advice on what HO scale double crossover to use

    Ohh thanks for the confusion caused Few questions to all on this thread 1. Can junctions (turnouts) be made automatic with decoders. If yes, which decoders can i use and any website, company providing these decoders I made a Walthers GP9M digital by hardwiring it but how turnouts can be...
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    Need advice on what HO scale double crossover to use

    Hello For track cross-overs, you can use the brand ATLAS. They are good in handling when you are in USA, if you are in Europe, then you can use the cross-overs supplied from PIKO. In atlas, there are many types of crossovers depending on the angle between two tracks ----CHANTY -----HO...
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    Anyone turn a manual switch into a electric with a solenoid or Servo?

    Hey In order to avoid purchasing the turnout switches, there is a workaround for these scenarios wherby points can be made electric. 1. 3 way switch 2. Wires, small diamerter 3. Soldering machine equipments Use the following diagram for making the junctions automatic. Here in europe, we...
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    Need some help/advice/opinions/ideas

    Hey In this layout, you can have cross tracks , tracks which splits into three....They can be further lead to stations and rounhouse. The layout designed is good enough to accumulate enough tracks, In European models, I use PIKO 3-way junction point, over there in USA, you can use, Atlas...
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    DCC decoders for Walthers HO scale locomotives

    New Variety of tress - Burgsten station released Heeeeeeey finally i made my burgsten station...Its PIKO HO structure which is really good and lokks realistic:) Station is mounted on a wooden bench having tress on either side Station has sitting and standing figures with two benches. :)...
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    Runaround track

    Look at my shed Hey all Prepared a new loco. may the design be usefull/ Portals are from life like rains set. puchased for $9 each:) Trees, grass are looking good i see....This is a lighted loco shed. Lights turn on when the direction of the loco is inside the loco shed:o using 12v dc...
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    DCC decoders for Walthers HO scale locomotives

    Hey Alan .Thanks for the help.. I was looking the net and found one website for Walthers. The site is http://www.tcsdcc.com/Customer_Content/Installation_Pictures/HO_Scale/Walthers/Trainline%20GP9M/Trainline_GP9M.htm Is this the correct way of decoding the walthers locomotive.I wonder now, why...
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    DCC decoders for Walthers HO scale locomotives

    Hello ALL Help required from all hobby makes....... I purchased two walthers locomotives, one is walthers Amtrack PA and another is Walthers Amtrack (Silver color). Both are working good.:) Now these locomotives only have a motor and do not have provison for installing any 8 or 7 pin...




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