... Model rr anomaly -- hidden track, closely spaced trains, albeit at relatively slow speed, and a desire to absolutely prevent rear end collisions. Don M....
Stephen and Friends, et al., If you are running NCE, I am writing software in VB6 for just the such, auto stop. It will be a part of my current software called...
... know enough about circuit design to make it happen. I have asked around over the last few years to some folks in the hobby for help, but so far I haven't...
Understood. You have a reason here for automatic stop where the engineer cannot see his train. This is an automatic staging situation, a good application for...
Hi Don, Maybe the discontinuity in communication is from attempting to coerce a solution using incompatible parts. DCC is clearly capable of having a train...
Chuck, A very well presented argument, but one which promotes complex central control over simple distributed control as essential. Rather like the early IBM...
... overtaken. ... Because, at this stage of DCC technology, there is no readily available point-and-click self-contained program/gadget that will do the job. ...
Hi Andy, <Andy> A very well presented argument, but one which promotes complex central control over simple distributed control as essential. Rather like the ...
I had been in the Train Dispatcher program basically since it first came about, and went through the process of the upgrades. When they released the latest...
Hi, Just reading about the problem of trains overtaking each other made me think of Rick Rideout's layout in Indiana. All the articles mention he uses his CMRI...
... Have you considered adding a second or third monitor to create enough space to build your panel? I am busy building benchwork right now, but I expect to...
... enough space ... with this ... Actually I had thought of that. With the lowering cost of flat panel and screen monitors, it makes that possible. I guess...
Matt Warnick was wondering what Rick Rideout does with the train speed data he generates with the C/MRI. I was just there weekend before last, Matt, and it...
... I have been looking at this as an easy way to get a display and computer interface to the CMRI software. What I've discovered so far is that the use of...
... speed data ... Matt, and ... The speed data on Rick's layout is also saved on the computer, where it is able to be printed out later. Written proof of...
Bob: Sorry for the delay in replying to your question. We use LED's from two sources: Integrated Signal Systems and Newark Electronics. The Newark part number...
For now, a modified version of "brute force" (i.e., power removal) seems the simplest and most readily available way of accomplishing automatic stopping of DCC...
Hi Matt, I love Train Dispatcher. I have used it since the 8-bit Atari days. I have the latest version and Track Builder. Please check out the JMRIDEMO program...
Hi Don, I certainly envy you guys! When we run trains the lengths you see as routine, we find the train often has powered units in three blocks and sometimes...
Does anybody have a clue as to when the MR Magazine Articel CMRI Code will be available? Supposedly it was to have been done around the 24th of March. Jim ...
Chuck, If this is boring everyone else I can go off list. I'm a new lurker? to the list who liked Dr. Chubb's recent articles in the MR and actually bought the...
... Matt, I too was very hopeful to see the CTC function of TD3 activated. I started working with TD3 in CTC mode only to discover that there are many bugs...
Bob if you are using the Rix switch signal plates the Mouser 10YDO43 works well. it's a 3 position rotary which matches the spacing on the signal plate as is....
Hi Group One of the biggest concepts that Bruce tried to debunk was that adding a computer would eliminate the operators as the system would control the trains...
... Yes, as it's similar to the anticipated problem on Tehachapi. Our shortest siding is 27'; our longest trains reach more than 55'. Not the easiest problem...
Barry, thanks for the info. I guess this is why Tom isn't offering 'support' for the interface! I hadn't dug into the system any farther then building...
