The “Give Tony Grief” Thread

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wombat457 said:
Mike, I guess what I should have said was DCC is more work than DC. I use a set of drop feeders for every length of Flex Track where as with DC I can get away with only 4 or 5 sets of drop feeders around the whole layout. I will have a bit more track, or an "extra line" in the rebuild so in for a penny in for a pound right :)

Now all I have to do is re learn how to set up and run my never before used NCE PH-Pro 6 Amp System ..................... will it never end :oops::rolleyes::p:cool:
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Do you solder your rail joiners? Can't remember if you've mentioned that before.
 


migalyto said:
Congratulations......It was 6 yrs. in January for me. I used the patch, and gum.
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The hospital gave me the gum and the patches. I had one of the gums, nearly threw up so threw them out and I kept forgetting about the patches so they went east as well :) I replaced them with mint lozenges and black coffee until I lost the urge. Now I'm addicted to lozenges and black coffee :)
migalyto said:
Then on a layout that size, you could get away with 6 or so drops with a 14G bus wire.
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I'm not sure how much track work there is but I wont be needing to many lengths of Flex. I do use either 16 or 14 for my bus, with this layout probably 16 gauge will work with 20 gauge solid drop feeders.
 
First section of Track loose laid with Turnouts/Points attached and Drop Feeders in place ready to be attached to the track and Main Bus:

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Hmm - only charity I know of is ME! ME! ME! :)

Well, this is just wired up DC using an MRC 1370 Controller; however, there is something wrong. As soon as I put one of my DC engines on the track and switch on the controller - the engine goes straight to 100 MPH! There is no speed control what so ever, it is either Flat Out or Dead Stopped, It didn't matter what DC engine I used either - Deiseal or Steam - made no difference.

Actually, the first engine I tried was one of my Amtrak engines. I only have about 6' of trackwork down and by the time I realised what was happening I heard a thud (engine hitting the wall) followed by another thud (engine hitting the floor). Havent had the courage to find that engine yet :oops::rolleyes:
 
wombat457 said:
Hmm - only charity I know of is ME! ME! ME! :)

Well, this is just wired up DC using an MRC 1370 Controller; however, there is something wrong. As soon as I put one of my DC engines on the track and switch on the controller - the engine goes straight to 100 MPH! There is no speed control what so ever, it is either Flat Out or Dead Stopped, It didn't matter what DC engine I used either - Deiseal or Steam - made no difference.

Actually, the first engine I tried was one of my Amtrak engines. I only have about 6' of trackwork down and by the time I realised what was happening I heard a thud (engine hitting the wall) followed by another thud (engine hitting the floor). Havent had the courage to find that engine yet :oops::rolleyes:
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Flipping 'eck, Tony I think words like cwap, sheep and ¤☆$#¿, came to mind, sounds like your controller is on the fritz:confused:
 
Better get that track down before they go all “Rails to trails” on your ass!
As for dc or dcc, this might be the time to convert.
I’ve had some pretty big layouts running dcc with only a pair of alligator clips as temp power, no feeders no issues.
 
DCC is easier to control BUT if you like DC and have all working gear, consider the expense before changing, it will meaning updating every loco.
Will it be better, well yes probably, will it empty you bank account most certainly, will it be a headache, I know someone who kept the old to one side and added new as they enlarged. they had something to play with as they enlarged, was able to keep old beloved trains running. plus was not up against the wall trying to get your head aroundeverything at speed.
We personally do DCC but it done’s not have to be the only way.
 


wombat457 said:
Hmm - only charity I know of is ME! ME! ME! :)

Well, this is just wired up DC using an MRC 1370 Controller; however, there is something wrong. As soon as I put one of my DC engines on the track and switch on the controller - the engine goes straight to 100 MPH! There is no speed control what so ever, it is either Flat Out or Dead Stopped, It didn't matter what DC engine I used either - Deiseal or Steam - made no difference.

Actually, the first engine I tried was one of my Amtrak engines. I only have about 6' of trackwork down and by the time I realised what was happening I heard a thud (engine hitting the wall) followed by another thud (engine hitting the floor). Havent had the courage to find that engine yet :oops::rolleyes:
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Oh no! Sorry to hear this.

Have you figured out yet what's causing this?
 
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