Rod: I'll agree with the others that a fuse between the DCS and the track is the wrong way to go. You have the option of electronic breakers like the PM-42 and...
I have several of the MRC sound decoders and have not really had any major problems with them. I have both steam and diesel.I find that if you have problems...
Phil, Your mention of not using correct shut down procedures struck a raw note with me that goes back many years to a major system crash from which I had to...
Hi All, I'm resending this question in hopes that someone can let me know if there are any pitfalls or anything i should be wary of in this installation....
The issue of soft sound from the SoundBug was addressed recently o the Digitraxsound group/ It would seem that the folks at Digitrax have recommended changing...
... raw note with me that goes back many years to a major system crash from which I had to recover at a business. What happens to our command stations when the...
Steve you can add one more person that has used those f^&*(%g things to you list of people that hate them. Actually for the most part most power feed problems...
Rex, I hate to be disagreeable but think about the differences between the layout being operated and when you turn the power off. Do you stop all the locos? Is...
Check the jumper plug on the decoder as well. If its set for DC operation you'll get the results you mention. Make sure its set for DCC operation and it should...
You mentioned the problems disappeared when you removed the Athearn locomotives that were MU'ed together. The question I have is what kind of couplers do you...
Gooday All. The most simplest method I have found over the years is to solder direct to the track. When laying the track I drill down beside the rail after...
Rex and all, Pretty much the same way I do it here, except I turn 'track power' on with a throttle when bringing the system up. KISS principle still works! :>)...
Hi Group, Is there any special wiring that needs to be done when installing a DCC friendly Walthers double crossover? I am in the process of installing one...
I might suggest that if you are laying new track to solder the rail feeders underneath the rail and drill the holes directly beneath the rail so that it is...
Neil, Are you Z? I invert the flex track before it's laid and at a mid point cut the plastic under the rail flush on the left tie then skip a tie moving right...
Group, I have two new DH165K1A that I just installed in two mid production Kato SD40-2s. Both are configured for ditch lights be setting CV51 to 106 and CV52...
For the past year the Modular group I operate with has been using a product from a shop known to us as Train Buddy <www.trainbuddy.com> for our track cleaning....
To: David You will have to check your installation, making sure the decoders are properly seated. The flashing LEDs is indicative of the decoder sensing and...
thank you, install is very simple, LEDs are on the board already, connect motor leads and track pickup.. all looks ok, LEDs are extremely bright though.........
Ross, Yes, they are factory installed MRC decoders. I'll try your suggestion. Thanks, Dave ... support ... programming ... main ... Behalf ... 9/30/2007...
To: David Did you install current limiting resistors for the LEDs? Have you managed to set you command station to 'O Scale'? Bob Young Clinton, Ontario ...
LEDs are factory installed on the board, are you saying there is additional work need to operate them at teh correct voltage? running on NCE, never an over...
It is a contact cleaner made by CRC. The great thing about it is it changes the properties of the crap on the track/wheels to make it conduct electricity. I...
To: David Understand that I am not 'saying' anything, I am merely making suggestions. The DH165K1A is a 'light board' replacement style decoder and as with...
thanks for your suggestions, I really appreciate your time best regards Bob Young <bob.young@...> wrote: To: David Understand that I am not 'saying'...
