Tim, Thank-you for your observations. When you hook devices in serial the current is the same as the device that draws the least amount of current but the...
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Richard R. Pope
mechanic_2
Mar 19, 2012 10:07 pm
Eric, Agreed. Again I want to apologize to the whole group. rich!...
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Tim Verburg
tim49544
Mar 20, 2012 3:20 am
Confused. Did I address the wrong person? I apologize if I did. You signed "rich!", I addressed Rich (proper name ... capitol). Correct on the current and...
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Richard R. Pope
mechanic_2
Mar 20, 2012 3:35 am
Tim, I realized that. That is why I put down that I was Richard Pope. But I always sign my post rich! and no you did not address the wrong person. I just...
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johntraveler2001
johntraveler...
Mar 20, 2012 11:50 pm
I do not post that often but I think we need let the past be the past and not be sensitive ...let's get back to the reason we are members of this...
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Richard
mechanic_2
Mar 24, 2012 8:47 pm
Hello all, Well I looked through all of my books and I can't find my VB 6.0 programming book. Would anyone happen to have a used book that they would be...
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CMRI_Users@yahoogroup...
Mar 26, 2012 10:46 pm
Hello, This email message is a notification to let you know that a file has been uploaded to the Files area of the CMRI_Users group. File :...
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Richard
mechanic_2
Mar 26, 2012 10:51 pm
Hello all, I just uploaded a picture of my first parallel control unit. It is not wired as of yet but all of the components are there. The power supply is on...
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Tim Trudnowski
ttrudnowski
Mar 27, 2012 12:51 am
Richard, It's good to see you made use of the boards you got from me. Good luck in your project. Tim From: Richard <mechanic_2@...> To:...
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Richard R. Pope
mechanic_2
Mar 27, 2012 1:36 am
Tim, Thank-you for the positive feedback. I'm having fun. rich!...
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Donald C
conrail079...
Mar 27, 2012 9:39 pm
I have seen alot of different combinations of colors used on CTC panels regarding Indicator Lamps...Is there a standard or "Rule of Thumb" for colors? Mike...
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Jim A.
trainkludge
Mar 27, 2012 10:04 pm
Donald: Rules... If there is a specific prototype railroad and CTC machine... Yes follow that one... Mike is a "real" signalman so his choice will be based on...
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Michael Burgett
candoctc
Mar 27, 2012 11:50 pm
Donald, Yes, it is VERY specific to the prototype railroad and it’s CTC machine equipment. Here however are some examples that I hope will help you. US&S...
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Richard E. Napper
renapper
Mar 28, 2012 5:32 pm
As Mike points out in his rule 281 DVD, it all depended upon what the railroad wanted as their indicator colors. Richard [Non-text portions of this message...
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u.thormaehlen
Mar 29, 2012 9:55 pm
Let me explain my question by setting the scenario. Our club layouts mainline is wired with DCCOD detectors and at this time all of the 80 or so turnout...
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Lacassaigne Jean-Fran...
lacassaignej...
Mar 29, 2012 10:17 pm
Hi, why not put a normaly closed relay between the swith and the local panel. when computer is shut down or dispatcher give local command, the relay is closed...
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Gramps Railroad
grampsrr
Mar 29, 2012 11:39 pm
Use one of the DOUT lines from the computer to operate a relay to turn off the power to the local control points when the computer is in use. In the relay...
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Wayne Roderick
tetonsl
Mar 29, 2012 11:51 pm
Uwe: Like the prototype we must be able to move trains even when the dispatcher links are failed! Don't mix up hardware with rules, the ultimate control is in...
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twojars@...
revenaughjames
Mar 30, 2012 1:38 am
Hello group, I have constructed a CTC panel all wired to wire wrap x-con blocks. Right now I can throw my OS Turn Outs by simply turning My switch levers to N...
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trainnut12@...
trainnut12
Mar 30, 2012 1:40 am
The circuit I came up with uses 2 lines from the output cards to a STDP non center off toggle at the switch location. The software via dispatch control drives...
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Wayne Roderick
tetonsl
Mar 30, 2012 2:49 pm
Is anyone else mixing CMRI and EasyDCC control with the same program running under DOS? Problem: Dual serial ports are only available on old slow machines...
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Jim A.
trainkludge
Mar 30, 2012 3:07 pm
The best method will depend on just what C/MRI hardware is used and how dependent you are on a computer or backbone (network) failure. I keep one full set of...
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Stan Blatti
spblatti50
Mar 30, 2012 8:01 pm
Hi, ... When the selector switch is up, the In-Hand LED comes on, the CTC Lever lights go dark, and the operator can switch the tortoise using the right...
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prhartung
Mar 30, 2012 9:55 pm
Similar to Jim, I uase accessory decoders from CVP that allows you to enable or diasable the local control push buttons. My CMRI program has check boxes on...
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Alan Anderson
alankristi99
Mar 31, 2012 2:53 pm
Wayne, I love what you do with computers and railroading! I had CMRI and Railcommand running off one computer. Using the Railcommand "blue book", I wrote a...
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al.drummond_jr
Apr 1, 2012 1:05 am
I have SPDT switches under the layout to allow local control of the interlocked turnouts. When set to DISP, it does not matter what the fascia switch is set...
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Donald Wood
trainnut12
Apr 2, 2012 9:58 pm
Hi Group I will no longer be supplying kits or assembled cards. I am closing the doors after 15 years. I am not taking any new orders. The two orders I am...
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Eric Schwarz
altoonabound
Apr 2, 2012 10:16 pm
Don, As soon as I saw the email come across I had a bad feeling. Thanks for building all the "goodies" over the years and thanks for the support you've...
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Tim Johnson
tajsbb
Apr 2, 2012 10:33 pm
Don, I'm sorry to learn you are moving on, but I wish only the best for you. I fully understand. I just wanted to say, I've appreciated your products, and your...
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Jim A.
trainkludge
Apr 2, 2012 10:37 pm
Don: After all these years though all the issues for you and your wife... Sitting here with my dinner and and the "dram glass" of an adult beverage... now...
