Recent content by Limey

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    Accessory Decoder

    I am taking the power from the track- 16vac
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    Accessory Decoder

    It does not seem to be binding, the motor does not appear to be strong enough to move turnout. I am using Peco track and motors
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    Accessory Decoder

    I have wired in A Gaugemaster (MRC) Accesory Decoder for operating 4 turnout motors The motor operates ok but will not move the turnout. Can anyone help pleaseLimey
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    Prodigy

    When you mentioned the recall button and removing from the stack, I thought this is one I have not tried. I tried it and was able to clear the consist. I am new at all this and now realise I am on a steep learning curve. Thanks a lot for solving my problem Brian (Limey)
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    Prodigy

    I have the Gaugemaster Prodigy Advance system (MRC). By mistake I pressesd the wrong button (Double Head) and I assume that I put in a consist. The only way I could regain control of my two locos was to reprogram them to #1 and #4. I have tried all the instructions but now can not use #3...
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    Decoder fitting

    I am using the Gaugemaster Prodigy Advance controller. Since you gave me the pin numbers I have done a continuity check and I am not getting any response from pin 8 to the right rail pickup, left side ok. I am now taking a closer look
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    Decoder fitting

    Thanks for reply, at last I have got over one problem. My next problem is the loco does not run at all although it did when I first installed the decoder (Bachmann EZ Command 36-551) but I could not change the address from its default #3. So it looks as if I have upset the programming and I do...
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    Decoder fitting

    I fitted a decoder to a Bachmann Ivatt Class 4 loco and it is not working. Now I am not sure if I have fitted it the right way round . The instructions say that the orange lead should go to pin #1 but I can not find any numbers at all . Can I damage the decoder by fitting it the wrong way...
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    Wiring

    My control sytem is DCC. It is a Gaugemaster Prodigy Advance system which is starting to take off here in the UK. I am using Peco Streamline track and am looking for information on wiring in the turnout motors and signals. I am also keen to show the position of the turnouts on an indicator...
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    Wiring

    I am a new railway modeller and have just laid my track. My control is the Gaugemaster PA and is working well (only one loco at the moment). My next step is wiring up the turnouts and displaying them on an indicator board, but at the moment can find no useful wiring diagrams. Can any point me in...