I recently read that someone was using a graphite stick (compessed graphite) to either clean the tracks or applied after cleaning. No mention was...
NCE for me. Cab control much easier... operate w just 1 hand while holding coffee/snack w/other. Their online forum is excellent.
Pretty new to the worlds greatest hobby & have some questions ~ maintaning of engines & cars. I inherited some old DC engines & rolling stock. I...
Verrrry cool & well planed. It might be doable or adaptable. Thanks for the idea. Really appreciated. Richard
Sorry it took a few days to respond... out of town guests. Anyway, I can't kneel, squat, or sit in anything lower than a standard chair. So, any...
Crandell, Thanks for the GREAT info/help. Yes, I can solder (actually pretty well) and will be able to solder feeders as you describe. But, I...
My personal physical limitations prevent me from accessing some areas of my layout from underneath the platform for wiring track, buildings, etc....
I was speaking to a hobby supplier a few days ago (BillsTrains) who told me that there is a new Australian rival to Tortoise. Apparently it is...
Circuitron fixed this. I have around 20 of them with build dates back to '05 and all contacts are break before make. Years before, the original...
A simple crossing needs something of that ilk or a manual switch, but the slips can be wired from the turnout motors' auxiliary contacts just as a...
What's your web site address so I can learn a bit more about spring modification for Peco
Great link sites, Thanks.
Other options like??? Any suggestions for me to look at?
Mike, I like the analogy to "The Fly"
I've pretty much decided on NCE DCC PowerCab (other consideration is Digitrack) with Peco switches and Tortoise (or?) switch machines on a very...
I'm starting over after 45 years. Obviously I'm overwhelmed w/the changes in model RRing. I've pretty much decided on NCE DCC PowerCab (other...
Born in the 40's, I like the transition era. Anything that U might suggest will be helpful. Actually my question is more along the lines of...
It will cost you extra cash for interface modules which will be far better spent getting decent engines. Cheap, nasty locos can seriously damage...
Woodie, Thanks again. So now my question 2 you is...what should I look for in a decent, not expensive, engine? Are there particular ones to...
Boxcab, I'll be searching & reviewing all of the forums, etc. very soon. I like your handyman secret...duct tape... RR Dick