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One of the members of our group has a number of GP60M and B series engines from Athearn. They keep blowing the bulbs as apparently the current resistors on the light boards are not providing enough resistance to keep from blowing the 1.5volt bulbs that are on the boards. Currently there is 14...

I know I have seen some talk on here before about the Central Valley Switch Kits. I just recently bought a couple of kits to build some switches, but can't be sure what kind of glue to use to secure the track to the ties? :confused: Any help would be appreciated. Thanks Bob.

Since I have the RR apart for some needed track repairs, I thought I would wire in some signals because when standing in front of the rails, sometimes it is not easy to see what direction the switch is thrown. I recently bought some Tomar Signals and had already installed Tortoises to handle...

I just finished creating a control panel for the Lake Shore Lines. I used the PanelPro from CMRI to create it. It represents the section of the layout that where the switches are operated from switch machines. I am using an old laptop to operate it and have a 9 pin serial cable conected...

A couple of weeks ago, the crew came over for an operating session. Needless to say, the three way switch that is the focal point of the main yard and the cross over to the main decided to fall apart. :eek: :eek: A laboured attempt to put the pivot rails back in place failed miserably...

Did anyone see the new NCE entry into the low end DCC Market at the latest show? I understand from what I have read so far it will be a great low end, but totally upward compatable to the higher end NCE system.

I have had a MRC sound Decoder installed in one of my Heritage Steamers. Although not the sound quality of a Sound traxx or qsi, it worked fine for the price. The other night it just stopped working, I can put it on the programming track and read back based upon page mode, but that is all it...

Trying to see if i got the Parameters right.

After 7 months of Dismantling, Re-wiring, and Scenicing, i finally got the last section of my layout put back together last night. :D the Best part is it actually worked :eek: Anyways i guess i am now going to have to change my name, as i no longer have an excuse to be grumpy. :D :D...

Just recently bought a new Atlas GP7 MEC. Great paint job, nice detail. Wanted to take the easy way out and bought a NCE D14SR which just plugs into the board on the motor. Went to put the shell back on and guess what. It doesn't fit. Seems that the decoder, as small as it is, is just...

Ran into a slight problem the other night when trying to set up a second booster on the railroad. It happens to be further apart than the 7' cable NCE supplies to connect it up. the problem is this: 1. the RJ style connectors that go on the telephone wire are smaller in width than a...

Since there seems to be a number of questions by people who are interested in getting into DCC and the fact that a number of systems are available, I thought that may be a description of what you have and likes and dislikes may be appropriate here. Currently i am running the NCE System. I...

Recently I bought a BL E7. It runs like a charm, and i had my LHS program in the engine number so that I could just put it on the track and run. I have been hearing thru the GrapeVine that without this booster unit from DCC specialities, you might have problem programming it? Anyone...

With DCC and clean track being in sinc with each other, I have just finished replacing all of the wheel sets on my rolling stock. :eek: I used the Life Like wheel sets and love the looks. Now that i am over the sticker shock, I am finding that the tracks are not pitting as frequently, and...