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While searching the online catalog at Bachmann's US website - I came across item #36505 - The new Dynamis DCC offering (wireless) for the US. The MSRP is listed at $300.00 (I'm sure actual price will be lower). What is everyone's impression of this offering? Would you consider Bachmann as...

I have been searching for some small layout designs to fit my 8x12 space. I have mostly been looking through my old copies of MR from 1981-86 and looking online. I came across a design I really like, and fits my overall desire for running with a little switching thrown in. It even depicts...

Just dropping a quick note that a fellow model railroader developed a small DIY DCC system based on the Lenz/Roco xpressnet. He also developed a simple throttle, a TCO and a computer-xpressnet adapter (similar to Lenz's computer-xpressnet adapter). The system can read and write CV's...

Has anyone seen the new info regarding the dynamis system introduced across the pond? About the size of a hand held video game, great specs and cheap. More info here including pics http://www.modelrailforum.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=1960&st=0 No word on if Bachmann US will bring it...

I posted in the scratchin' and bashin' section a message looking for steam and sand domes for a narrow gauge kitbash I am doing. I am looking for domes that will fit a boiler approx 40-48 inches in diameter. I am working in HOn30. Most makers of domes only list them as small, medium or...

I am currently working on a scratchbuild project and need steam and sand domes for a ~44 scale inch boiler in HO. I am looking for middle or late era style domes, similar to something found on a porter, switcher or narrow gauge loco. Most super detailing cataglogs feature pictures or drawings...

I do not own a bachmann EZ Command system, but there has been some debate on other forums regarding the I/O port and the compatability with xpressnet. Although built by Lenz and having similar accessories, the port on the back is an 8-pin jack instead of the normal 6 pin jack. Xpressnet...

I am looking for some inspiration regarding industrial and urban switching layouts in On30. I am interested in designing a module which is heavy on the urban/waterfront industries which includes street running. Most On30 modellers are doing very light industry or logging/mining, which does not...

There has been some discussion about the I/O port on the back of the b-mann ezcommand station. Has anyone either cracked open the case to see what kind of wiring is used to the port, or has anyone measured the output to see how it fits in relation to the lenz standard? I've been curious on...

Has anyone experimented with DIY/homebrew DCC solutions such as command stations, decoders, etc? One solution I am interested in is the minibox http://home.no.net/paolsen/mj/minibox_en.html which appears to be a loconet compatible command station. Has anyone ever heard of this, or used it...

I have a strange request regarding needing the measurements of diesel drivers and axle spacing. Does anyone know of any HO diesel two wheel truck switchers (like sw-7's) which have an axle spacing of 11/16 inch and driver diameter of 0.3125"? I'm looking for a particular driveline to fit a...

Well, I'm a newbie to the gauge, and wanted to say hello to everyone! I am working on my first layout, and my first design. Let me give some background... HO/HOn30 Dual Gauge railroad - not yet named 2x8 feet (2 modules of 2x4) - built to HOn30 module standards Era - early to mid steam...

Hi, this is my first post! Been lurking for some time. I have a few questions regarding the MDC 2 truck shay kit by MDC... Can anyone give me the length of the 2-truck model? I'm interested in the smallest turntable required to turn this loco (in inches). Next,what is the spacing between...