I have a brand new Atlas N scale S-2 switcher with factory dcc sound The engines stutters, looses power completely and annoyingly "restarts the...
My reply above April 14th did not include any links, yet my response appears to have two links pointing to rak-u-ten. When you hover over the...
Eagle2, I can reliably recreate problem on any of my OSX and Win7 computers by enabling private browsing (Safari) or open private windows...
This happens to me on regular basis. Click on trainboard.com link in google results page, and it goes to a porn site. If I hit back button and...
Thanks Robert! The full decoder manual is great help.
I am unable to get consist function to work properly. Following is the gear (all new): 2x Atlas U23B with Digitrax DN163A0 NCE PowerCab Both...
Thanks for replies. So if I understand this right, essentially with each consecutive pickup of empties, the caboose would move closer to loco?
Would a typical pre-1980 local freight use caboose at the end? If so, doesn't that complicate local deliveries by having to uncouple caboose...
Yeah, I used a very small flat screwdriver for that same purpose (except on Marklin couplers), but I find that even slightest hand-twitch will...
Any thoughts on operations in Z scale? Has anyone done it before? Is it even feasible? My idea is to have semi-permanent tabletop layout that...
I've been wanting to get into N scale lately and was wondering if anyone can recommend a good DCC (or DCC ready) starter set. I'm looking at...
John, Is there a reason you would replace Marklin with MTL joiners? I remember from my childhood days HO scale joiners were much easier to work...
Is there a trick to removing joiners from Marklin track without damaging the track or maybe even joiners? Simply pulling the joiner will damage...
DCC in Marklin locos? Just wondering if anyone is installing these decoders in Marklin made locos? ig
Cleantex, Can you explain bit more your process of removing worm? I used the process described on zscale.org with micro gear puller. Do you use...
What do you mean by worm gears stead differently? I don't think there is but one way to install these. Am I missing something? One of my 8864s...
Zthek, Good tips. I will recheck the worm gear and reinstall if needed. Along the same line, do you know if the worm gear on 8800 chassis is same...
DSZ, You are right. I got same answer from multiple sources and after spinning the armature by hand for few minutes, the loco came to life. You...
Frank, We are replacing both rotor and brushes with 5-pole rotor and brushes specifically made for 5-pole motor. There is no magnet-enclosure...
DSZ, I just got reply from the ebay seller.... he is using same parts as we do! I asked him if there is a trick to it...