I chose Lenz for several reasons. Quality of construction is just one reason. The main reason for going with Lenz was I wanted wireless and Lenz...
That is how I ran my 'G' scale layout from 1995 until 2005. Worked great! I used a 24v system and could operate about 3 hours no-stop. Li-Po...
Man I hate these type of threads! To find out my 40 Atlas 83 #4 turnouts have to be replaced because they are junk! The worst part is my...
I am not trying to sway you one way or the other. I will just post my opinion. I had operated my DCC layout for about 18 months using NCE...
I removed my railfan figures shortly after 9/11. Just tryin' to be prototypical!
I believe Digitrax has a decoder expressly for the RS-3. It is the DH150A. http://www.wiringfordcc.com/atlasrs1.htm The above link will be...
Glad I was able to help.
Don't know why it is not isolated. But the NCE instructions are very concise and should not be a problem for you. The rear LED must be soldered so...
Not as easy to install decoder as most other current diesel loco's. It does not have an eight pin NMRA socket. In addition the motor IS NOT...
I use Tortoise on all my turnouts. On the one's that I wish to control from a cab I use NCE SwitchIt's. They permit using a cab to activate each...
My shop and layout room is rather small. To accommodate the power tools, such as drill press, belt sander, band-saw, jigsaw, etc, I mount them on...
Don't forget to remove any jumpers that are on the existing plug!
Unless you are able to educate the CA it will think you are just trying to glue the applicator!
Here is a cheap and easy method to monitor volts at various locations on a layout. If you have multiple blocks on your layout permanently wire a...
My guess as to why the 4 axle loco's perform just about as well as 6 axle models would be because the axles are not spring loaded. When each axle...
Jerry, Refer to page 15 in the LZV100 Command/Power Station Operations manual to determine the CV7 value for your needs. Then in the LH100...
I have been using a hand held digital fish scale I purchased at a local sporting goods store. Quite accurate and works very well. I just lay it...
I think a lot of problems regarding decoders losing their "mind" can be attributed to static electricity. If you touch the rails of your layout...
I use a Digital fish scale connected to the coupler parallel to the track. It is quite accurate and displays in fractional ounces. I bought it...
Good! I use #12 solid for buss and #16 stranded for drop downs. These sound and look like they are a superior product for my situation then...