You did not mention what scale, but I think 16 gauge feeders are way overkill. I am HO, and used 12 gauge bus (in retrospect, I would have picked 14), and 18...
8275
Nancy \ Bill Eckert
eagles@xxxxxxxxx.xxxx
Jun 1, 1999 11:57 am
We are starting a new DCC layout running all new loco's. If we use Peco turnouts, which type (Insulfrog or Electricfrog) should we design for????? Thanks for...
8276
Richard Brand
richardb@xxxxxxxxxxxx...
Jun 1, 1999 4:48 am
Clinton Can I assume you are running all DCC locos, ie no DC analogues to confuse the arguments? Your reverse loop is isolated at each end. Only if wheels...
8277
Andy Norley
ajayen@xxxxxxxxxxx.xxxx
Jun 1, 1999 2:21 pm
Hi folks the problem of 2 countires separated by a common language rears its head. In UK, PVA is a white glue (like wood working adhesive) that dries clear....
8278
Jon Miller
atsf@xxxx.xxxx
Jun 1, 1999 4:03 pm
One thing to remember is that after ballast work the glue can stay wet (and conductive) for some time (days). Check the track with an ohm meter. Also are you...
8279
Jon Miller
atsf@xxxx.xxxx
Jun 1, 1999 4:10 pm
Andy, Looks like two unrelated things may have happen at the same time. You filled up all your slots at the same time you put ballast on your track. "gotya...
8280
Brian McMahon
brianm@xxxx.xx.xxx
Jun 1, 1999 6:38 pm
I had to laugh when I saw Don's response to this....and I also immediately thought of the common language separating both sides of the Atlantic, as you did,...
8281
Brian McMahon
brianm@xxxx.xx.xxx
Jun 1, 1999 6:14 pm
Insulfrog are useful on plain DC layouts, as they switch power to the track selected, isolating the track that is not routed. They have the disadvantage of...
8282
Nancy \ Bill Eckert
eagles@xxxxxxxxx.xxxx
Jun 1, 1999 5:47 pm
Hi All, We would appreciate any comments concerning the use of Kato track and turnouts on our new DCC layout!!! "on-paper" the total system looks like an easy ...
8283
Piquette Jean C DR NPRI
PiquetteJC@xxx.xxxx.x...
Jun 1, 1999 6:46 pm
Hi Brian (McMahon), ... I'm not sure *this* terminology has to do with which side of the ocean you're from. I never saw it in any other context than the...
8284
PWhite0130@xxx.xxx
Jun 1, 1999 9:52 pm
... I used Peco Insulfrogs in the hidden staging throats, partly because I had them and partly because I wanted the "power routing" feature. All other turnouts...
8285
Don Crano
donc@xxxxxx.xxxx
Jun 1, 1999 10:39 pm
Andy, Brian, Jean, all, [joking] Come on guys give us a break over on this side of the pond, we have enough trouble with our own terminology, as how and where...
8286
Brian McMahon
brianm@xxxx.xx.xxx
Jun 1, 1999 10:30 pm
Peter, Interesting method, just shows what can be done with some thought ! It sounds like a good way to train (pun intended) your operators, to get that part...
8287
Brian McMahon
brianm@xxxx.xx.xxx
Jun 1, 1999 11:02 pm
Don, You didn't mention points ! Or single pole one way, or single pole two way, or double pole two way, etc etc Laughing all the way up the siding ! (staging...
8288
Don Crano
donc@xxxxxx.xxxx
Jun 1, 1999 11:43 pm
Andy, Thanks for updating on the Grit and PVA.<g> Have you tried removing the track leads from the booster/s and using a short test track to the system out...
8289
Andrew Cocker
acocker@xxxx.xxxx
Jun 2, 1999 12:02 am
... PVA = Poly Vinyl Acetate...
8290
malcolmw@xxxx.xxx.xx
Jun 2, 1999 12:30 am
G-Day Does anyone have any suggrestions as to how I could purchase a system from Australia. Dealers over here have no interest in ordering for me, unless I...
8291
Bradley White
valleyln@xxxx.xxxx
Jun 2, 1999 1:04 am
This is just a note to sing the praises of doing things the right way. Last week, here in Erie, we had some rather high winds. These winds caused the main...
8292
Andrew Cocker
acocker@xxxx.xxxx
Jun 2, 1999 1:25 am
... Australia. Dealers over here have no interest in ordering for me, unless I want to pay the earth for it. ... G-day Mal (your name not Bruce ?? (-: ) I'm...
8293
Cobden, Phillip
Phillip.Cobden@xxxxxx...
Jun 2, 1999 2:00 am
Hello, LB models are waiting for a shipment of Digitrax equipment to come in, give Garry a call on 02 66862671. He seems to be the only Digitrax dealer that ...
8294
The Freeth's
jfreeth@xxxxxxxx.xxx
Jun 2, 1999 2:05 am
I would have to second John at Hemlock Junction, I have bought both the Clubs and my own Digitrax system from him. Bill Freeth Guelph Model Railroad Society...
8295
Ned Carey
westernmd@xxxxx.xxxx
Jun 2, 1999 2:57 am
My notes interspersed with Don C's comments below. ... short ... This is my suggestion also. Don uses the term booster. I would use the term command station...
8296
Richard Brand
richardb@xxxxxxxxxxxx...
Jun 2, 1999 2:46 am
Australia currently has a wholesale sales tax, based on 22% of the (last) dealer's buy price, for most model railway gear. Get the dealer to quote the tax,...
8297
chris shinn
christrains@xxxxxxx.x...
Jun 2, 1999 3:47 am
... =================================================== Perhaps it's dirt on the wheels as others have said, but check other items. For instance, are you power...
8298
john.brandt@xxxxxxx.x...
Jun 2, 1999 3:49 am
My sincere thanks to Don, Richard and Tim for their help. Just for the record Don, I missed using the "Mode" button for the second time. It now works like a...
8299
Robert C. Schwartz
rcschwartz@xxxxxxxx.x...
Jun 2, 1999 3:58 am
Don, you forgot "cut on/ cut off" the light... switch control used by us (ex) southerners. 73, Bob ... From: Don Crano <donc@...> To:...
8300
MrCWC@xxx.xxx
Jun 2, 1999 4:34 am
I have a rather extensive N scale layout which is 12' X 8" l shaped layout with another previously built 4'8" X 8' piece to be added to make it somewhat of a U...
8301
chris shinn
christrains@xxxxxxx.x...
Jun 2, 1999 4:38 am
... =========================================================== I generally prefer to give my business to locals IF their price is reasonable. I have no...
8302
chris shinn
christrains@xxxxxxx.x...
Jun 2, 1999 4:46 am
Now let's just add some more confusion to this subject. I haven't spoken French for about 15 years, but in Quebec you are asked to "Fermier la luminaire" or...
8303
Nancy \ Bill Eckert
eagles@xxxxxxxxx.xxxx
Jun 2, 1999 10:24 am
Hi Chuck, We are designing for 100% DCC, and "many" of the comments/information we have gotten from both users and manufactures make us apprehensive. The power...
