I will jump in here and add one small point. Remember that the fellow that is recommending the NCE system is likely a seller of the system and stands to gain...
So far this thread has had lots of opinions but as far as I can see not many answers to the questions. I have had similar problems turning the track power off...
In a message dated 11/1/2007 12:38:11 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, dcease@... writes: I am helping a friend build a new layout; he dismantled the previous...
Hi Gunter, I assume that you model in HO; I model in N scale. Peco makes a fairly reliable Electro-Frog turnout. It's major failing is that it is not DCC...
In a message dated 10/31/2007 8:13:01 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, Cact25@... writes: Is this an old wives tale, or is there some validity to it. I have...
Doug: Let me add to Rick's comments that if you make use of power districts and circuit breakers to divide the layout for opeartion it will start to look...
... process ... leaves ... probably ... I wish the whole process of running trains were more user-friendly. I had experimented with CVs, but found them too...
I'm new at this myself. And therefore I am an expert. What I think I think is this: Unlike DC, DCC applies constant full power to the tracks all the time. The...
Yup. As far as the documentation, it is not made so that a total n00b can just pick up the system and use it. It is made so that a user can read the manual...
Robert D, NCE has a fine upgrade path. The SmartBooster is about the only thing that doesn't have a function should you later expand beyond its abilities. And...
... DCC Needs home-run wiring for most things. If it is common rail, you can't add boosters, and short protection would be harder. Like others have said, you...
Maybe its a bad component and you could replace it cheaper than shipping the things back and forth and being frustrated in the meantime? Jodie John Stabe...
Ken (wisely) said: If they could isolate some of the learning, like getting simple track and single train going first. That is exactly my plan. I'll first...
... Erm, bollocks! I started out with the 'Big Boy' and apart from the LA2 connector every other component is still in use on my SuperChief based system....
... wrote: Jim. For the time being, to get that SD 40-2 BLI running and to test the Super Chief, I have a giant loop. NO gaps whatsoever. I came out of the...
... <newyorknewhavenandhartford@...> wrote: Alex. A question? Why couldn't you use a PSX in series between the booster/command station and whatever device one...
I am getting ready to buy a digitrax zepher and walkaround. I currently have brass track and hand switches all sectional track. Do I have to run jumpers...
I just recently purchased the above described Kato trainset. It features small decoders on the lights and an unusual type decoder for the power unit. My...
To: Dennis The FAQ subject has been discussed adnauseum several times over the past eight years that I have been a member to this discussion group. I...
Next to trains I guess my biggest weakness is tools and I am considering buying a "cheap" (ie Harbor Freight $300) machine to mill weights for decoder and...
... I'm new too! I just wired up a mainline track aproxx 40' long. I intend to add another mainline about 38' long, inner main. I feel I used larger wires than...
Well I am at home now, leaving that headache behind. All of those probelms came from one thing,,,LOCONET. I had a modular cord plugged into the ds64,, once I...
To: Guy A bit of unsolicited advice for you to consider. Forget about the 'cheap' approach, you will regret doing so. I suggest that you follow the same...
Obviously a good plan on your part! Bob Young Clinton, Ontario Canada's other West Coast E'Mail: bob.young@... Web Page: http://www.tcc.on.ca/~bobyoung/ ...
Bill, I haven't used brass track in about 50 years, so I am not qualified to say how much of a problem brass track might be with DCC. I suspect it might be ...
There are lots of on-line support for these little mills by more that just Model RRs. Take a look at the following web site: www.mini-lathe.com (under the...
Guy: I have and use a Taig milling machine and lathe. http://www.taigtools.com/ I like these machines. I also use a Sherline rotary table and respect the...
I doubt that you will be able to accomplish much with this. It won't have the spindle speeds to machine small parts (one needs high spindle speeds to decrease...
