Thanks for all the replies. I used plaster of paris for the holes as I found that at home. For the larger lake, I am thinking of just sanding the...
I bought one of those vintage Aurora Postage Stamp train layouts (from the 60s?). So far I removed the track and washed the whole layout to remove...
PWM is short for pulse-width modulation. It is basically a type of controller that can from a constant voltage source send variable DC output to...
I am actually going to use PWM motor speed controller as the layout is going to be built into a coffee table so I don't want to have an external...
Thanks. I went thru the links you provided and additional info for the locos and you guys are right. There are two versions: silver for DC (DCC...
Does anybody know if the current Atlas S-2 locomotives that are DCC ready can be used on a DC layout? If yes, is the DC compatibility out of the...
Thanks. I will rework the layout to use #6 turnout. I will run only small locos (switchers) on the layout but looks like #4 turnouts can be a hit...
Back in the days it was known that the Kato Unitrack #4 turnouts are not reliable and it was advised to go with the #6 turnouts (with which I...
It looks like I will have to result to a used market. Definitely don't want to be on a waiting list for months waiting for a product that may or...
Thanks for replying. It does look like the budget engines that most of the newcomers want to start with are gone from the stores. Kato does list...
I have been away from n-gauge for a few good years. I was recently researching small locomotives for my planned coffee table layout and I cannot...
Born and raised in Poland. Now residing in US. I do not think there is much PKP even in N-scale. Some German locos and rolling stock which looks...
I have clicked on the Z forum by mistake and the PKP in title grabbed my attention. Great work! I am starting to work on the N-gauge and it is...
I am really leaning toward using battery pack with three rechargeable Eneloop AAAs. Voltage is going to be 3.6V so with around 2-3V voltage drop...
I haven't run the calculations yet but you are right, 25V for a few LEDs is a bit too much. I am working on a small inglenook layout so I may only...
Thanks. Do you guys know what's the voltage output on the MRC Tech II 1500 or 2400 power pack? I can also modify the current power supply I have...
I have couple of NW2 switchers and few cars but since I am starting in the hobby, I have no idea if they are all from matching era. For the...
I have to do more reading on DCC and check how it operates. My small layout (still in the design phase) will have just one loco and two or three...
Are there any DC power packs that will have DC out for connecting accessories? With today's LEDs built into pretty much anything, I do not think...
Thanks for a detailed explanation and instructions. I really appreciate it. You are right, the USAX Caboose is Model Power not MT. I will tackle...
