Rob, Insulate both rails at both ends. Jerry
Kitbash, I did some poking around at the QSI website and found something that may help. Look at page 21 of the QuantumCVManager operators...
Kitbash, You might want to call this number and ask for help. Toll-free (800) 671-0641 I hope they can help you.
Try this link to Allen Gartner's wiring for DCC for starters. He has written about a Kato 4 N, 6 N and 6 N crossover. I hope it helps Jerry
Brian, You can try to get rid of the "HUMP" by making the ties a tad bit thinner. Just place a piece of sandpaper on a flat surface and move the...
Keith, I can sympathize with you on the perceived lack of interest in your project. However, the plan you came up with looks like an almost...
Wiring for DCC Josef, Point your browser to Mark Gurries DCC Presentations. Then select DCC Wiring for an exhaustive dissertation on the...
Good morning scott, Point your browser to this 3M site where you will find a description of some products that use the insulation displacement...
Start here, let us know how it works, and be sure to post a picture of two. Jerry
Matt, Your layout description sounds very familiar. (I condensed the text of your post a bit and underlined what I think you meant to write.)...
The reason many people avoid putting #4 turnouts on the main line has to do with the frog angle and speed. As the speed of a train increases, the...
Passing Sidings Passing sidings on railroads are places where trains can meet when traveling towards each other or to pass when one train...
Hi guys, Some of you were kind enough to offer me some feedback on the early stages of the design of an "N" Scale switch Machine I have been...
The key operated switchstand for "N" Scale code 55 Fast Tracks turnouts is now in the process of having the first article approval....
Sysdfg, The design is outstanding! I look forward to seeing the pictures of your progress in building the layout. Your method of building the...
Welcome aboard Zachary, You certainly picked a great place to model. Mormon rocks are one of the scenic views that one never tires of looking...
Paul, Congratulations to you for doing a great job on your layout design! With the exception of the length of the classification yard lead,...
David, Nice catch! It is indeed a wealth of information for those who are planning to model industrial switching. For the novice this site...
Steve, Try this story about the San Bernardino Yards for some ideas. Once you have determined what you will use your yard for we can break down...
N scale. I have my tables built and I'm itching to get started. For the backdrop, how high should that be? sysdfg, N scale backdrops can be as...
