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  1. vikramgoel

    Help with multiple districts on a Wye (DCC)

    Paul, Stall and then pick up power so it looks like reverse unit does not work not sure why I have used 2 units to test but it is the same for both. The auto reverse units are both PSX-AR
  2. vikramgoel

    Help with multiple districts on a Wye (DCC)

    Hi Todd, reason for new track was so I could operate trains going up the Helix from either direction of the outer loop. In the old plan I could only go up Helix coming from the bottom and using t crossover As for the reversing section length my longest loco fits and as all my rolling stock...
  3. vikramgoel

    Help with multiple districts on a Wye (DCC)

    HI, I would appreciate some help on solving this issue of a reverse loop on a wye: 1) As in the attached plan I have a Wye in which one leg goes into a yard and has its own Power District 2) The outer loop has its own power district. 3) This lower deck goes to the upper thru Helix. 4) I have...
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    Lower track gaps-8-17-25.jpg

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  6. vikramgoel

    > Need help in identifying decoders, Decorder for specific locos

    Hi, I am hoping somebody can help me in determining what decoder is in this Loco: 1) Trix 22347 Rh 98 304 -- I need to tune it but my Sprog3 system with JMRI does not identify the brand and model I am also trying to get some information for a sound decoder for the following loco (which...
  7. vikramgoel

    turntable wireing

    Hi, this is from the Walthers instructions for Model: 933-2849 "INSTALLING THE PIT Your new turntable automatically reverses track polarity when turned. As a result, the unit has two electrically insulated areas where the track on the bridge is not powered." Thus no reverse module is required...
  8. vikramgoel

    turntable wireing

    Hi, Can you check if it is a recent Walthers 90' turntable with DCC build in (https://www.walthers.com/exec/productinfo/933-2849) , if it is then the wiring is a snap all you need is to connect the feeds from your DCC bus to the clearly marked input connections on the turntable. Reversing...
  9. vikramgoel

    Atlas decoder won't change address.

    Hi, Details on SPROG are: http://www.bbmgroup.com/sprog/shop.html As no local help is available I would recommend sending the loco to one of the dealers listed on the SPROG site (link above) and see if they can help. Hope you can get it resolved. Regards, Vik.
  10. vikramgoel

    Atlas decoder won't change address.

    I have found using SPROG 3 and JMRI I can reset all types of decoders. I would try that and see if it works, you can always take it to a friend/club who may have SPROG & JMRI. Regards, Vik.
  11. vikramgoel

    First Cab forward diesel in India - My Model

    Thanks for visiting, Regards, Vik.
  12. vikramgoel

    First Cab forward diesel in India - My Model

    David, Thanks appreciate it. regards, Vik.
  13. vikramgoel

    First Cab forward diesel in India - My Model

    Ken, Glad it works now as usual user-error. regards, Vik.
  14. vikramgoel

    First Cab forward diesel in India - My Model

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  15. vikramgoel

    First Cab forward diesel in India - My Model

    Here is a video of an Indian Railway's WDM2 Jumbo class diesel. Based upon the Alco DL560C locomotive it was converted from a standard long/short hood to a cab forward design. Here it is operating in the Bombay yard on my layout. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RylCTejAr8E
  16. vikramgoel

    Mult- Gen Set Indian Railway Diesel on my layout

    Hi, Thanks, the real loco operates on Indian Railways and is also used for switching using one or two gen-sets. Regards, Vik.
  17. vikramgoel

    Mult- Gen Set Indian Railway Diesel on my layout

    Picture of a multi-gen set diesel locomotive Class WDM2G of Indian Railways on my layout. This locomotive has three 800 hp “gen-sets” which can work individually in parallel. This means that one, two or three of the Gen-sets can be operated depending on the situation and power required...
  18. vikramgoel

    N class 2-10--0

    Indian Railway Model of a N Class 2-10-0 with smoke deflectors and long distance tender. The prototype was the largest non-articulated steam locomotive ever to work on Indian Railways https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t-gVXiBcw6k
  19. vikramgoel

    A day in Japanese trains at the Railway Museum Saitama

    Bob, A very impressive layout, is it in N gauge? Regards, Vik.
  20. vikramgoel

    Meter gauge 4-6-2 with Syncronized smoke on my layout

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8aQrdeSJaIY




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