Happy holidays, gentlemen! http://www.traintableguardrail.com I just added this site to my 'favorites' list. Not only will it be useful for the SGMA, but I...
The 8 pin connector looks like it might work OK. That's a good thing. I'm not a fan of the plexi guard with the fence on it tho. I think it will be distracting...
... I really ... I agree - maybe a board with a raised edge as Bert suggests would be best. As for command control capability, it would be desirable in terms...
bert and all....i started out where you are about plexiglass. i don't like it. but the reality is if we ever want to exhibit at a venue with a large public...
Neat stuff. Something for me to consider on my home layout whatever gets decided for SGMA standards. I am running Gauges 0, 1 and Standard in temporary loops...
Kent, You are absolutely correct. Liability concerns are the main reason SGMA needs to have facia or some barrier protecting our modules from the Public. In...
To All, Both Kirk and I agree that before we go any further, SGMA should probably discuss thoroughly and agree upon what capabilities we as a club want to have...
Kudos to Bob and Kirk for their research work done so far on revising SGMA wiring standards. My needs and interests towards operation don't really require any ...
i second bert's thanks to kirk and bob for their research into these connectors, and to bob especially for his time in laying out all their communications. i...
folks, i keenly feel my lack of being any real help on the scene once we start to set-up like we did at york. i try to compensate in other areas and, in that...
Kent- The huge committment you made in providing eight modules, including all of our corner modules and two switch models (not to mention the fantastic...
Bert:Has anyone considered contacting NETCA about the National Convention in 2008 yet? Kirk: The TCA National Convention 2008 is in Burlington, VT. The...
I would support the nine pin connector and the offer from Kirk and Chris to make them up for the group. Bob's point regarding a national standard and question...
Kent's offer to serve as event co-ordinator is greatly appreciated, and I agree with the basic points he outlined. I would like to request that a start be...
Jon: My only remaining electrical question is the comment regarding track activated devices like the gateman and flagman I had on my module at York. How...
Here is the relay I used to operate the signals on my modules. It is DCS/TMCC compatible http://www.scottsodds-n-ends.com/p9-MTR-12T.htm And the plastic...
Thanks Bert! The anti-chatter feature of these relays may be key to good DCS operations. It does make me wonder if we should standarize the voltage on the...
I hate to admit this, but somewhere along the line I figured the cost of a set of Molex plugs as around $9. The actual cost is less than $2. Basically, you...
Modular Layouts and DCS (by Dave 'ToyTrains1' Klein) By their nature, modular layouts use bus wiring while star wiring is recommended for DCS. However, I've...
Whooaah!...what ever happened to just runnin' some tinplate? Jim Kelly ... Jim Kelly, ARS KK3K, TCA 99-49842 TINPLATE TIMES http://www.tinplatetimes.com ...
Jim, Beats me!! It seems to have gotten WAAAAY past what I thought we were doing. Lloyd ... From: Jim Kelly To: sgma Sent: Wednesday, December 13, 2006 11:35...
Okay everybody, don't worry, the whole point of the proposed 9 wire system is to be able to run EVERYTHING. We know we can run traditional tinplate trains...
Kent bought two sample pieces of the train table guards for us to examine. E-mail me if you would like to see them, and I'll form a "round robin" group to...
See, now, here's where I get lost. Why do we need a NINTH wire? I'd then have to buy 10- stop terminal strips to replace the 8-stop ones I've already used......
First of all, forget the terminal strips. Except for convenience in wiring your module, a good connector eliminates the need for them. If you like terminal...
kirk....question: as you know i will have a 42" loop of pat fusco's elevated rail operating on my layout, at least here in the office. could this be powered...
Kent Anderson wrote: kirk....question: as you know i will have a 42" loop of pat fusco's elevated rail operating on my layout, at least here in the office....
Bob, Chris and I have been working hard to find the best system for wiring and connecting our modules. If you can all bear with us for just a few more weeks...
I want to thank and encourage those of you who are working out an improved electrical standard. I will use gladly it on my module(s). Merry Christmas - Joyous...
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