DCC - Electrical

problem finding JMRI

Wed, 2018-02-28 15:04 — tommypelley

Hi guys,

ive been looking at assembling a dcc++ base to be able to program and test my motive power and to just generally play with until i get a running section complete on my new layout. i already have an uno and ordering the motor sheid this weekend. the problem im having is that i cant seem to find a working link to download JMRI. ive used 3 different browsers and every link seems to be saying site not found. any ideas? thanks

Epic keepalive failure

Tue, 2018-02-27 14:52 — costin g

Just in case somebody else thinks about adding a diy keepalive to a loco, please take note of how catastrophically bad things can get:

Note to self, google for "parallel tantalum capacitors", hit I'm Feeling Lucky, read on...

Live Catenary

Tue, 2018-02-27 02:52 — J D

Do any of you model live overhead catenary?  I stumbled upon Mr Smith's videos on youtube by chance and after doing a back search here on MRH found this blog:

http://model-railroad-hobbyist.com/node/1654

Here is one of his outstanding videos:

If I had an old Rivarossi GG1...that I do....how/can I convert it to overhead power?

Light on dcc

Sat, 2018-02-24 09:32 — piston_bielle

Hi

I have a problem with a decoder there is no light when i touch light button

Reverse or normal

I test with a multimeter no volts

I put a led on track feeders on the decoder

That work  in the two way

Is it dangerous for dcc system

Thanks to help me

Regards

Alain

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More mainline signals...

Thu, 2018-02-22 19:47 — JLandT Railroad

 

So moving right along with the final installs of signals yesterday I installed a triple head mast to the mainline protecting the diamond at Carlislie Junction.

 

Onboard DCC actuator solutions

Thu, 2018-02-22 18:13 — loddie

I'd like to explore options for onboard (inside the locomotive) DCC controlled actuators.  There are a number of commercial solutions for accessory actuators that are stationary - such as controlling turnouts. However, there doesn't seem to be many options for onboard that are small enough to fit inside an HO switcher.

Finding small actuators doesn't seem too difficult. I've found and acquired the following:

Decoders for a Newb

Wed, 2018-02-21 04:41 — Breakwater Branch

So I am going from DC to DCC. I am looking for clarification:

  • $30 decoders dont do sound?
  • you can buy speakers and add to the above decoder to get sound?
  • You have to buy a $100 decoder that has a speaker attached?

A little about my HO scale locos:

  • Bowser DCC Ready GE U25B
  • Proto 200 DC Alco S9

I plan on buying the Digitrax Zephyr with LNWI to use my smartphone as a throllte if that helps answer the questions

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Preferred brands for hidden & staging track?

Tue, 2018-02-20 19:05 — ChuckG-EDO

Hello:

I'm fiddling with Anyrail, fantasizing about a greater day with the basement of my dreams. I was wondering what brand/model/etc. of track you all prefer/recommend for hidden trackage? This would include brand/model for mainline track, turnouts (DCC-friendly!), staging, etc.

I'll be using Micro-Engineering, hand-lay, and all kinds of other delicate stuff in plain sight. For the out-of-sight trackage, it just needs to be reliable.

Thanks!

CDMV


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