DCC - Electrical
Crew-Controlled Traffic Signals?
I want to signalize one of my railroad crossings where traffic has difficult visibility. My first thought was to simply install crossing signals. However, then I found a prototype example where I live of a crossing that is controlled by a signal, with the railroad getting a signal one direction and traffic the other. I like this better for a few reasons.
Preferred DCC system for Loksound decoders
I'm using an NCE Powercab to run my HO shelf layout. Nearly all my regularly-used locos have ESU Loksound sound decoders.
I've had the NCE system for over 10 years and it's not working as well as it used to, partly due to age and partly due to some drops to the (carpeted) floor. So, I'm considering getting a new system.
What are the Loksound-users out there using? And, would you recommend that system?
eric
Lok Sound Direct decoder installation
I would like to include Sound and LEDs into an Athearn RTR AMD-103/P42. I see Lok Sound offers s decoder which could fit my situation; the Direct version. Has anyone seen an installation procedure which could help someone installing such??? Thank You in advance for any information that you can provide.
Colorado Front Range March 2017 Update
We are finishing up the Sugar Mill tracks and an over view of some of the operation that will be done at the mill. Some new tool review. We will start scenery in April for this area. Hope you enjoy this months update.
Mike
3way turnout switch control - new way to control
Hi, New to this site. I have two 3 way turnouts and have looked into switching them with a selector switch. I have seen them designed with diodes. I set out to see if I could do one without diodes. I found a 3 position 4 pole compact switch on eBay for $4.00 ea. Here is the diagram for it.
connecting same LED to 2 different light functions
I've a TCS T1 DCC module installed in an FD7A with a headlight and MARS light.
I plan on using another of the same modules in an F3, with only a headlight.......nothing new about that, BUT here come the question/idea:
I'd like the single headlight to function as a headlight or a MARS light on command, so I can use it like a ditch light sort-of.....so when the loco is running down the track, it'd just be a headlight, but when I press a function key (which one is TBD), it will act as a MARS light. No decoder that I know of offers this ability.
Consisting and BEMF
I am working on speed matching a pair of locos for the first time. Both have NCE DA-SR decoders installed. I have been advised from a fellow club member to turn off BEMF in a consist, but I can't find any info on how to do this with NCE decoders. I am doing this manually as I don't have JMRI yet. Anyone able to help?;
The Diesel Detailer
For those of you that followed The Diesel Detailer forum, and the Facebook page.
The founder Buck Besson, otherwise known as Old Uncle Buck......aka Randy Earl passed away last night at 10:30pm.
Just thought I would share this.
ATLAS (Roco) ALCO S-2 Sound install
Both Greg W. and I thought of this at almost the same time:
http://model-railroad-hobbyist.com/node/29020
I used a Loksound Micro Select 73800 programmed for ALCO 539T 6 cylinder and TDS SuperSonic Mini Speaker (sugar cube) and enclosure. I am very happy with the sound qualities of this and the install in an old model like this wan't bad.
This video didn't turn out so great in the visual aspect, but you get the chance to hear the sound:
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