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I got a used Empire Builder with a DT100 controller on ebay. I set it up on a test piece of sectional track according to the instructions/manual that came with the system. I'm having problems running an analog locomotive using the address "00". The locomotive sits there buzzing away on the...

Hi there. I have my eye on a used Digitrax Empire Builder DCC system. For those of you who have one, is it a good system? I understand this system has been discontinued and replaced with the Super Empire Builder. Is there much difference between the 2 sets, other than different controllers? The...

Hi all. I'm building a HO shelf layout in my bedroom. I have 18" by 72" to work with. I got the following layout idea from thortrains.net and I was wondering if you guys had any suggestions on the layout and ways to make it better. I wish I had more room but you do what you can with what you...

In several places on my layout, I have 2 atlas switches in a row. Lately, I've been experience a power loss in my all my locomotives when they go over the turnouts. I'm using Altas #6 switches. I think the problem occurs when both sets of wheels are over the frogs of the switches. I've cleaned...

Hi all. I have a small 3'x4' n scale layout and I'm thinking about switching from DC to DCC. I can't decide between Digitrax's Zephr or Super Chief though. The guy at my LHS thinks I should go with the Super Chief, that it will save me $$$ in long run. He seemed quite knowledgable about the...

Hi all. I have somewhat of a dilemma. I've been modelling n scale for about a year now. The hobby is wonderful but I find 1) the locomotives need to be cleaned and maintained contantly to work properly and 2) my hands don't work well with modelling tiny things. True, you get more for any given...

Can anyone tell me about scanners and how to use them when railfanning? I know the train crews and RTC communicate via radio frequencies that can be picked up by using a scanner. I've read the Canadian Trackside guide and see all these radio frequencies for different subdivisions. Can you pick...

Hi all. Did anyone attend the trainshow in Calgary this past weekend? If so, how was it? I couldn't attend b/c I had to work :curse: Oh well, maybe next year If anyone has some photos, please post them. Cheers cpr_boy

Hi gang. I want to share an experience I had. I started in n-scale last May and have built a small bedroom layout. I have a few Kato engines and they work wonderfully. After awhile, I notice their performance decreasing and would constantly stall. I tried everything from constant cleaning of...