The Lenz XPA is the way to fly. I have the Atlas system and have just about quit using the commander as a throttle. In fact I just purchased a...
The XPA plugs into the express net port on the back of the Commander then you plug your cordless phone into the XPA. Installation is a snap. To...
Don't buy the hand Commander get the Lenz XPA and a ccordless phone. Why mess with a corded throttle when you can have wireless for less. I have...
I have the Atlas system. Here are the criteria that I used in making my decison. 1. My son and I will be the only operators. 2. My layout is...
I would suggest an Atlas decoder for these engines. It is a replacment for the light board. Just follow the directions that come with the decoder....
This sounds like the same set up as the HO version. Remove the light board, drill a hole in each frame half, isolate the motor leads from the...
Sorry about that. Its HO and basic lights.
I have purchased a spectrum dash 8 and need to find a decoder for it what are my options? Also what is the best way to install decoders? Thanks TC
I am from the west side of Indy, but live in Virginia Beach, VA. Everytime that I am in Indy I just have to stop by Tom Metzler's shop. He has the...
I have the same problem around the Tidewater area of virginia. Nobody here wants to stock HO scale anything, but they have a store full of Lionel....
What is the quality and reliability of the IHC 4-8-2 Mountains? How hard is it to convert them to DCC?
Thanks for the information. I have started to to do the yard traks. I sanded the foam and made a wedge shaped piece to get me down to the plywood...
I have finished laying the main lines and now I'm ready to start the yard tracks. I have a few questions, this is my first layout that will have...
I'm laying the track for my new layout. This is the first time that I have used flex track. How is the best way to join it with other track. Do...
Demolishion went smoothly, and started the construction. The wife came home and saw the 6'x14' frame work and said it has to go, so now the layout...
Well the demolishion has begun and should be completed by tommrow. Construction of the T&T should start by Monday. Can't wait until it is up and...
This is my second layout. It is a 6'x14' two mainline with a yard and interchange track.The mainline switches are #6's and the yard switches are...
While we are looking at layouts here is one more to look at. This is a 6'x14' HO scale layout. Mainline switches are #6's and yard switches are...
I am building a new HO layout and want to go with DCC. My layout will be a 6'X 14' two main oval with a stub track and a small yard. I will be...
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