Recent content by taylor_up_bnsf

I will have over 10 switches in my yard. I am planning on having them hand controlled as switch machines are to expensive for a yard. Now I was planning on using caboose industries hand throws. I have heard of people using nscale throws for HO, is this possible? And would I need to use the throw...

What is a good DC power supply to power one or a few of these switch machines. What type of wire should be used. And what kind of switch would I need for simple control, DPDT SPDT?.......On a side note, does the spring wire it comes with need to be replaced with something stronger?:confused:

Im using it for feeders from my 14 gauge bus.

Does anyone know where I can get this size of wire?

I own 2 #9 righthand proto87 fast and easy switches. They are by far the best that I have seen. I love the details, and the frog. I plan on bying more of these fast and easy kits for the rest of my UP & BNSF socal sub layout.

Where do I get get this, and how thick sould I get it.

I have finally started my layout. But I was wondering if anyone had pictures of the joints were two peices of track were soldered? Seeing as this would be a great help as this is the first layout I will be building.

Has anyone gotten these to work with dcc?:twisted:

Is there a certain amperage all the track needs to be at? Should I use a tailight bulb for short detection? Do I need a dpdt toggle switch for my programming track even if it isn't connected to the rest of the layout? What type of solder is needed for wiring and soldering track? Would it be...

Where do I go to get this.

Does anybody know what cars usually make up this train( lounge,sleepers) other than the baggage car and 2 p42's? And the order they are usually in.:twisted:

From what I've heard. Union Pacific has closed off the loop to the railfans/public. They have posted no trespassing signs all around the area. wall1 :curse:

How much track can there be before additional booster/s are needed?:confused:

I just recevied this system for my ho scale model railroad. I understand the bus and the wiring. Except, what to do when I have a shelf layout that terminates on both ends. How do I end the bus? I also need to find out something else. On my command station/booster,db150. There are 2 wire...

No problem, just trying to help! The last time I saw one still in the box was at my lhs at the beggining of the year.