Mark: The easy solution is to switch to DCC, which Claudio is going to do by the end of the week. Stay cool and run steam....:shade: :shade:
Yippie, I am now DC and C. Easy conversion. I bought the Zephyr starter set and added 2 DC power packs so at this moment I have 3 throttles. I still need to clean up wires flying everywhere. I am still having a small problem with that line that is out but seems to be an easy fix. If it still does not work after I remove all of the selectors then all I have to do is add a feeder(formerly known as common) I have a throttle set up on each side of my command center. I hope my boys like it. Next up reverse modules for my reverse loops. I wonder if I can still use the Atlas Conroller for that.
Claudio: Just buy a reverse loop module/switch. It's easy to wire it. Have fun with DCC. Stay cool and run steam.....
The master of the N-18 layout needs a DCC system.:lightning: :lightning: Stay cool and run steam......
And when he finds an honest, reasonably priced contractor for the basement ceiling, lighting and window, he will. There are 2 or so million people in my county. No luck yet. In 30 years of practice, I have had contact with well over 150 contractors. There is not one I would let into my house.
Mark: That's a scathing indictment of contractors in the NYC area. It isn't much better here in Florida. Stay cool and run steam......
Same here in New Mexico! I use the referral system. My son-in-law is an electrician, who plays on a softball team with a tile setter. The tile setter often works with a somewhat crazy but reliable rug stretcher. My wife's niece married a plumber. You have to network to find good workers. Their prices are honest: we don't ask for favors. When we redid parts of the house in 2002, I had three contractors make bids for the whole job(s). I got bids of $35,000, $40,000 and $60,000--and all materials were specified. By subcontracting to the network, and doing the framing and sheetrocking myself, I got it done for less than $10,000--and with great quality.
