Recent content by Harold Cole

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    How do you clean your track?

    Try Wahls Clipper oil,Just a few drops is all you need.
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    DCC remote uncoupling Boxcars

    Hi everyone,i just wanted to see if anyone has or seen the remote uncoupling boxcars from dccuncouplers.I've ordered 2 and am waiting to get them to see how they work,if they work out the way i think they will i'll purchase a few more...
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    New Metal PRR catenary structures

    What did you use as a Motor for the Metroliner¿I've got several i want to repower. Harold
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    New Metal PRR catenary structures

    Very Nice,i thought i was still at work.I work for Amtrak in the E.T. Dept,but i'am work mostly in the Substations and not on the Catanary.
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    DCC Specialties ( Block Watcher )

    Hi everybody,i wanted to see if anyone here has used the DCC Specialties Block Watcher for Signals or Crossings and such.I'am planning on Purchasing a few and try out to see just what can be done with them before i buy what i really need.Any insight as to how they work do's and don'ts and pro's...
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    Function only decoder problems

    I started using TCS eor my engines and for Function only for over 1 Year or more and haven't had any problems out of them.I'am using the Super Chief and 2 boosters,the only problems i've had was with the Digitrax function decoders.Just curious,what problems are you having¿
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    Function only decoder problems

    Chris,i've been installing Digitrax functiom only decoders for a while and have found out that they don't like spikes too much.Try resetting it to factory settings.I'am a Digitrax fan,but have found out that for function only and reliability i started using TCS and am very happy with the...
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    Changing decoder address help needed

    Stephen,i've got almost the same DCC setup as you Super Chief DCS200& DB200+ and i don't have any problems with Sountraxx decoders.I have had to put an extra load to the programing track from time to time.As of lately i've done several with no problem programing.
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    northlandz

    I've been there several times and i like it,everytime i go i see something that i missed the time before.
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    Whats wrong with Atlas Turnouts¿

    Thanks for the replies,most of my turnouts are #6's and a few #4's and i forgot to mention they are all code 100's.I also see a lot of modelers that have many years in the hobby that don't like Atlas Turnouts.This leads me to believe that it is personal choice and not that atlas turnouts are bad...
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    MRC "Sounder" Install??

    The MRC sound decoders aren't my first choice of sound decoders,but if set up properly they work just fine.I do have a few of them,mostly diesel and maybe 2 steam.The only thing i've found wrong is they are a tad too loud and a little tricky to speed match,but do-able.So before anyone wants to...
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    Whats wrong with Atlas Turnouts¿

    Hi Everyone,i've been wondering why lately i have seen a lot of bad comments about Atlas Turnouts.I have 52 Atlas turnouts on my layout and have never had any problems with any of the Atlas Turnouts.Could someone tell me exactly what problems they are having with them,or is it just Personal...
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    G.E.C's layout pictures

    I don't think it would be a great idea to touch both rails at the same time.The rails are also used for the signals that are picked up from the rails,putting any part of your body across the rails could cause a TOL ( Track occupied Light ) which means there is voltage on the rails plus your...
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    G.E.C's layout pictures

    GEC,you are right about that.The rails are the return path to the Substations by means of several pairs of 750 MCM that go the the Low-side of the Transformers in the Substations.Also each Substation has a Huge Ground Grid that is also attached to it.
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    MRC decoders

    I started with Digitrax and haven't had many problems except keeping up with the upgrades,i like their products.I also found that TCS has a great decoder and i've started using only TCS for just plain decoder installs without sound and haven't had 1 complaint about them.
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