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    Any digitrax guys here?

    I didnt want to go to dcc forum they take too long to respond:oops: I got my zephyr today. I tried doing a readback of the trains address (factory set to 3) just to see if the decoder could be detected cuz it wouldnt run earlier. It got a "D nd" error, meaning the decoder couldnt be detected...
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    Next Step: Ballast!

    I believe my next step is ballast if I am not mistaken. After wiring my track is ballast right? I am doing modern era freight trains. What is a good color, I think im looking towards a gray ish color, something not too dark but I dont know. I am open 100% to suggestions. What color/size etc...
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    Polarity of Atlas Switch Machines

    I have a bunch of atlas under table switch machines and I want to wire up two switches to one control box, so they both switch at the same time. If both the switch machines are facing the same way, and the wires are color coded to same way (green on left, yellow in middle, blue on right...you...
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    Poor atlas track.

    Unfortunately I learned of this after my layout is already together. I guess you should have ONE of these two features on either your track or train wheels... Turnouts: The triangle point in the middle, basically where the two tracks split down the middle... Needs to be long and sharp in order...
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    Spade Tongue Solderless Connector

    I was wondering about the Atlas #201 Spade Tongue Solderless Connector (24 pcs/pk) Will these work with the atlas under table switch machines and switch control boxes? I bought some regular ones from a department store and it didnt work well... They are a little too wide and its kinda annoying...
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    Conductor Ribbon Wire

    #312 Conductor Ribbon Wire $18.95 Anyone know what gauge and how many wires comes with this? Its either 3 or 5, I forgot. I am interested in using this for wiring up my atlas under table switch machines (only required 3 wires)
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    Programming

    I havent yet to program my loco, I havent even received my zephyr yet... I do have a question though... I understand what acceleration momentum is and whatnot... What is this weird stuff under "Reg" Bit 1 Bit 2 etc.. What is CV and Register? Differences....definition etc... I am kinda confused...
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    Testing train in DC

    In the book it says to test the train in DC to see if it runs properly. A train that runs well in DC should run excellent in DCC (Its a DCC equipped atlas loco) Should I just get 2 wires and hold it to my track from my old DC pack and see how my new train runs? I wont want to solder anyway...
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    My Update

    Quick Update: This is my VERY FIRST layout FYI. I have never soldered or used flex track or anything! Well I used bachmann ez track under my bed and around the x-mas tree on DC, but thats it. MAN I LEARNED A LOT AND IT WAS FUN!!!! Man I had a crazy messy garage. I moved stuff around to...
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    Cheap but decent rolling stock

    What are some good brands of rolling stock that arent expensive but wont fall apart =P I like a hopper from bachmann I got, I like the couplers and trucks + wheels. I am thinking of buy some rolling stock from an ebay store. THey have a LOT of brands: The number means how many items of each...
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    Are these gauge wires okay?

    I screwed up and got the wrong wire for my buses. I didnt get my feeders yet. So far I have a lot of 18 gauge solid copper. I was thinking of maybe using this for my feeders? I was thinking also of going to home depot and getting 14 gauge for my buses. 14 gauge buses, 18 gauge feeders, Is 18...
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    Bus size

    For a 4x8 layout, is 18 gauge too small? http://www.powerstream.com/Wire_Size.htm It says it can only hold 2.3 amps. Doesnt 1 train take about 1 amp? Does that maen I can only run 2-3 trains?
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    Youngest person

    I know there are a lot of older people here. Who here is pretty young? Like < 25. I am 18, anyone younger than me?
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    How long can my cars be?

    The cars on the picture are 56' long. Click picture to enlarge.
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    Cheap Deals on ebay

    I found this guy who seems to be selling stuff cheaper on ebay. There is a HO tortoise for 16 bucks, with free shipping. You can buy lots o stuff in bulk too (he has 12 tortoises right now) I also found a pretty good deal on digitrax zephyr, $139.99 plus $13.25 tax. PM me for details
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    How to solder wires to track (3 hands?)

    I thought I made a topic named "How to solder wires to track (3 hands?)" in the past but couldnt find it in search. How do I solder with 3 objects (wire, solder, soldering iron) with only two hands? How exactly do I solder the wires to the track? I have tried and am not even able to get even...
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    Tips for soldering feeders

    I tried to play around with soldering feeders to my old bachmann ez track for practice. DANG I SUCK lol.. Its a lot harder than soldering two pieces together. The 20 gauge wie is pretty thick compared to the rail itself. It is almost the same height as the rail itself, it fits right inside the...
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    My layout so far...

    As you can see from my final picture of my layout I have gone in a different direction... Next stop is wiring... (right? lol)
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    atlas under table switch machine

    Man these are a pain to get perfectly into place but I love the payoff. I only have 4 in place and I need to buy 6 more (As you can see from a picture below)
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    Attempt to solder rails together...

    I am trying to practice on my old bachmann track... I am using a new wellers 40 watt soldering iron with a pencil tip thing (lol) Why does the track turn black or darker? Is this soot from something? Did I leave the iron on too long? People say you only need to hold it about 2 seconds to heat...
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