DCC - Electrical
Loksound Steam & Chuff Cams
Hi everyone,
Has anyone tried the Loksound decoders with steam? It seems they have a limited variety of US sounds right now but they are getting better. I have 2 of their decoders so far for diesels and like the ability to change the sounds in the future. Does Tsunami or TCS Wow provide better sound for steam? I am open to recommendations.
Tooting my own horn (sound in an S100)
Just had to post... I just finished up putting a Loksound Select Micro in my son's Rivarossi S100 0-6-0T and I'm pretty damn proud of myself. This was my second sound install and my first in a factory-finished loco, and a freaking tiny one at that.
A quick rundown of everything I did (roughly in order):
Convert decoder from NMRA 8-pin to NEM 651 6-pin plug, using the dummy plug pins
Add speaker and speaker box
Download sound project file to decoder using LokProgrammer
Overlad 100t.oil-electric brass loco-What sound decoder?
I'am an Italian fan of North American Railways.
My question is.
What type of sound decoder is correct for mount in an Overland GE 100t oil-electric locomotive?
The prime mover of this laco was an IR 600 Hp 12 cil. (according with "The Second Diesel Spotter's Guide" by Jerry A. Pinkepank).
Thasnk You,
Lt. CMDR (ret.) M. Crisante -Italy
Decoder programmer and tester
Got tired of trying to program and test decoders on the layout so decided to put the laser to work and make a dedicated place with all the right equipment on hand
Started with a new Digitrax PR 3 plus Power Pax and ESU decoder tester which have been in a drawer for years as it was a pain to get them out and use them on the layout
Here is the result of an afternoons work and hopefully a much easier route to programming and testing prior to installation of decoders
Late Summer Progress on Cascade Sub: Fascia and Digitrax
The past week offered opportunity to get back into the basement after almost 7 months away from the railroad and continue to make progress in any way possible. After a successful winter work session, the project list was still long with a few major projects remaining before more intricate and detailed work can begin. Some time was spent on each major goal, and the coming week will provide more opportunity for work.
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An Armchair Assessment of Turn-Key DCC WIFI Systems
This post is based on published specifications and claims. It is not a review based on hands on experience with MRC's system. It is not an endorsement of the system, it is a discussion of what they have done and how it may be viewed for improving DCC systems in the future.
Wathers new switch control system
I just watched the new movie on Walthers' website regarding new items shown at the NMRA convention. If particular interest was the switch control system which controls turnouts with servo motor, has a DCC interface, lever switches which can be used to automatically change frog polarity, signal inputs and the like, plus various cables, power supplies and on and on.
Digitrax, MRC or NCE...which do you prefer?
I am planning my N-scale model railroad, and want to use DCC.
For those of you who have used and/or are using DCC, which system do you prefer? NCE? Digitrax? MRC?
I have read much about these, and am getting overwhelmed. This will be my first layout with DCC, so please remember I am a first timer. What are the advantages and drawbacks of each?
Thanks.
Headlamps on Brass Steam
Hi everyone,
I am looking to add a headlight to my brass 0-8-0 made in the 1960's by Tenshodo. Does anybody have good tutorials on how to do this or recommendations for lights/leds to use? The light is not mounted to the smokebox and hangs out from it's center on it's front face, see the Great Northern C-1 class 0-8-0's for a better picture.
I am doing a two phase DCC conversion starting with the headlamp and motor and then installing a light on the tender with a speaker later.
Thanks ahead of time.
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