DCC - Electrical
Turnout Control in 2021
So after putting it off for YEARS i finally need to choose a way to control my turnouts, So i am looking to see what options are available in 2021.
The givens
Replacing My DCC system (Lenz)
I am starting to consider my options for replacing my current DCC system. I am the type of person that will spend a pretty long time looking into options and considering everything (read over thinking) befor pulling the trigger months (or years) down the road. So while I don’t expect to pull the trigger on this I have decided I need to start the investigation.
Current Layout/Installation.
I model the C&O Railway, in West Virginia (New River Gorge) Circa fall 1943. So steam, but no helper service.
Help, DCC Control Center (3 decks, multiple districts)
Help, DCC Control Center (3 decks, multiple districts)
I have a wireless NCE Pro system I intend to install on my double deck HO layout. I don't imagine I will be running any more than 4-5 trains at anyone time, and likely it will only be 2 most of the time. There will likely be some double-headers, or even some push-pull.
With a 5amp power supply most recommended by NCE I don't think I will need additional boosters?
What's on Your Workbench - October 2021
We have moved along into another month! Share current workbench and layout projects!
Eric
Walthers Switch Machine - Powering the Frog
Thanks to the very informative description provided here by Prof (thanks Prof!!!), I thought I understood how to power my frogs using the Walthers switch machine.
Alas, I am doing something very wrong because the frog's power source is not changing to match the routing of the switch.
A little background...
-I am using HO scale Fast Tracks turnouts that I have built and tested.
Labeling Wires
So yes, wires should be labeled. But how?
I've seen letter stickers designed for wires, but I really don't want to need a cross reference table. It seems that a full word would be more clear and less chance for confusion.
Track laying,..electrical question
Track laying,..electrical question
I'm a little confused with this observation of mine. I've been laying lots of code 100 atlas track lately,...and attaching the multiple feeders wires to the bus wires. The area I have in question is down one side of the layout under my steel mill and freight yard tracks. Its all going to be a single power district with a single bus wire feeding it.
That single bus wire stretches the length of side of the layout and has open ends (no connections at this time on either end).
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