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I recently bought my DCC items from Tony's. Quick shipper and informed answers to my questions. Was a bit concerned about asking too many questions. The person on the phone did not seem to happy about the 4 questions I had. But I'm happy. oh, good price.... DT

For 4 years I was the web developer for Ryobi, so I have numberous power tools including a miter saw. I just never used any of them until I built my last table. Scared to death of the miter saw, but I have been using it with success. The first time I used it I explained to my wife what to do if...

I love it!! My wife was less appreciative. :eek: What scale? DT

Not sure if I have room to loop the yard around. It would be nice if I could. I also considered having a reverse loop, but once again space is an issue. I originally switched from HO to N Scale so I could would have plenty of room for scenery. Trying to find the balance... As far as the table...

Well I did get the track down and functional for my first layout. I learned alot, but I know of numberous mistakes. I am going to get a fresh start. I have spent the last few weeks on a new layout. This is my first draft. Any input is VERY welcome and appreciated. N-gauge Minimum radius 11"...

Has anyone used Woodland Scenics Road System with the paving tape and spread it? How does this work arround the track? Roads -1.3" - 1.5" wide about right? Would Tan make a good color for a base coat on foam for terain? I am working in N-Scale. Thank you, DT

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Thank good idea. According to the digitrax manual CV8 in the manual is Manufactors ID and CV7 is Version ID. CV8 = 129 CV7 = 107 Any idea how to match these? DT

Well, I received my second train in the mail today. A Kato E8 with decoder. Slightly used train from eBay. I re-hooked up my DCC system and tried it out for the first time. Everything worked out wonderfuly. The only problem I had was a few power losses in certain areas. At first I thought it...

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Wow, and that is without a booster!! Just the 2.5 amps. Not sure why I am concerned about this. I can barely run one train without forgetting to switch turnouts back. I have derailments often :eek: . Need to come up with a way to automatically stop that from happening. Thanks...

I see the light! So in this example I need a 50 ohms, 1 watt resistor. If I can not find this resitor, could I use two 25 ohms one 1 watt resitors? Would anything under 1 watt burn out? I think I will find another power supply (updated user profile, I am from Dallas) Thank you sooooo...

I hope in my layout to have numberous rock faces and cliffs. I am not sure how this is accomplished. You can purchase molds, but I would think they could only be used a few times (one whole, and thers in pieces). It would look odd to have the exact rock faces throught your layout. How do you...

Maybe I need to rethink this. Tell me if I am on the wrong track... I am going to have 1/2 a dozen buildings or so. Would it be posible to make a circuit board that is fed by a transformer. On the board the power would be split to 6 different resitors that lead to 6 lamps (some same - some...

I read the messages under “diode matrix”. Went to Radio Shack and was able to make a simple 3 turnout one. It seems to work fine. It does only work with a DC power supply and not an AC power supply. With AC the Diodes do not stop the return power. Is this normal? Now the component I am...

After two months I have my track down. I have a 4X8 layout with about 65 feet of track. Later, I will add a engine yard and reverse loop. My DCC is not working yet, but I do have a train with somewhere to go. THANKS ALL!! Now to the scenery... DT

wow They look wonderfull.

I am using Atlas N scale (Atlas code 80) switch machines (undertable, 3 wire) I have three lines going into a coal mine. I would prefer not to have to hit multiple switch controller to open up the track for each line. Is there issues with me wiring it a way so that one push will control multiple...

When using flex track you end up with gaps (without ties) between your pieces of track. Should you super-glue of model glue ties underneath to fill the gaps. Which glue would be preferable. I can't say enough how helpful everyone has been, thank you. DT

I just purchased a zephyr and have a few more question. Hope I am not bothering anyone with the newbie questions. For a N-Scale Layout I am planning (eventualy) 3 Trains with decoders 1 Dummy Car with Soundtrax (sound only) decoder 12 turnouts controled by stationary decoders 65 Feet of...