DCC - Electrical
Another signal question
If you have a two diverging routes (and one is a main line) what type of signal should be used?
Both the first diverging route and the main through the siding are main lines.
Note: The diverging route and the siding are very close together.
Should it have:
One, two light target signal (before the diverging main)
Two, two light target signal (one before the diverging main and one before the siding)
One, three light target signal (before the diverging main)
Layout Update: Mid June 2015 - Part 2
This video is Part 2 of Layout Update for mid-June 2015. The first part described the track installation and this part shows how the paper plan for DCC electrical installation is translated to the physical layout.
Sound question
First encounter with sound equipped "N" loco. Use Digitrax with DT402 throttle. Would like to change loco address to 4 digit format. Can I do this with the DT402 as I would do with normal DCC decoder? Thanks
How can I program 3 digit CVs on Digitrax DT100, DB150 ?
I am feeling very far behind the modern times, sadly. Already i cannot make use of modern function keys above #8 and now i seem to have found I have even more limitations as I try to make changes to 3 digit CV sound variables...
Moving JMRI Tables
I am upgrading my computer system so that I can use separate monitors to control my layout. I would like to know if the tables(Turnout, Sensors etc...) from my earlier version (2.14) Jmri can be used on the newest version I just downloaded (3.10.1 ). The old version was on an old XP machine, and my "new" system runs windows 7. Sure would be nice not to have to key in all that data!! NCE Powerhouse Pro-R
John Hanske
Burlington Southern Rail Road
The BS Line.
Decoder for Older Atlas Loco
I have several older Atlas (made by Kato) locomotives. RS3s and RS1s. I am wondering if they use the same drop in light board decoder as the newer ones do. I am too lazy to dig them out and take them apart. I know they have a funky lighting system with a bulb in the middle etc... Just wondering.
Also, if anyone has any Atlas dual mode decoders they have taken out of locos for upgrades, I am interested in buying them if they are just laying around. I can't seem to find any on eBay. I'm on a budget and any decoder is better than none.
Possible need to repower a Athearn RTR P42...?
Hello everyone...
I have a P42 as stated. It seems to run very slow. I have a second Athearn P42 which seems to run much faster. Even with my JMRI the engine question will only max out at 40 scale mph. The other P42 tops out at around 65 mph. Like I said I have gone in and done as much as I can with the speed steps in JMRI. I have also gone through the gearing in the trucks. It is used, but I am at a loss.
Any thoughts or suggestions?
Thanks
Jim Lowery
Decoder pro and QSI decoders
After watching Joe explain decoder pro I went and purchased the system.Most of my loco's worked fine, but a few of my loco' with QSI Quantum system analog & dcc Q1a sound decoders do not seem to take with decoder pro. This is starting to become very frustrating, I do not know if I am doing something wrong, or these decoders are not able to be used with decoder pro. Thank You George
DCC conversion installation on a Rivarossi AC-11 Cab Forward, Need help!
Has anyone installed a decoder on a Rivarossi AC-11 Cab Forward 1997 production year? I just acquired one and I want to convert it to DCC. If anyone has pictures of their installation, that would be great.
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