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    strange loco running

    Thank You yes a bad solder on the decoder. one of the pads Thank you everyone
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    strange loco running

    thanks will see what i can find
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    strange loco running

    new info, tried running it in one place and noticed the following. stops then restarts after several minutes. slows down and speeds up. I ran it in one place with a tack in from of it so it cant move. strange :) Craig
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    strange loco running

    Sorry is DCC :) Craig
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    strange loco running

    hi All, I hope someone can help me. I have a atlas loco class b23-7 which is running strange. when I run it it doesn't always move but if it does and i run it at any speed it will start at this speed and then it starts to slow down and speed up and finally stops. It can't be the track as...
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    Reverse loop includes some of the layout

    Thanks Bill, That was what I was thinking and we cant both be wrong :mrgreen:
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    Reverse loop includes some of the layout

    hi all, dont know if this is the right place to post but here goes. Attached is a basic idea for a section of my layout. part of this section is a reverse loop and part siding industry track etc. My question is do i have to include all the track in the reverse loop and there for...
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    can you use a reverse controller with this

    hi, A question About dog bone layouts and reverse loops attached is an idea i have for my layout. my question is can I have the crossover and use a reversing loop controller if i isolate the whole section from the crossover left? I hope this makes sense. Thanks Craig
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    wire sizes and dcc

    serial cable wire is like wire in usb and network cables. I wondered as sometimes my loco's take a while to respond. Looks Like time for a rewire:thumb: Thanks For the info. Craig
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    wire sizes and dcc

    hi, a question about wire thickness, does the thickness of the wire effect proformance? As i have wired my layout using wire from computer serial cables, or should I change to thicker wire. thanks Craig
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    Turning a Train

    Hi ALL Hi all and thanks for all the feedback !:) I think I will go with the cassette as I have room for it on a staging area and I like I idea about using a small cassette for the loco ! I hadn't thought of using one :thumb: Thanks Everyone !! Sirrab
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    Turning a Train

    Hi All :) I don't know if this is the right section to post in but here goes ! I need to turn trains on my layout but I don't have room for a reversing loop or a wye. Does any one have any idea's? I was think of using a turn table? has anyone done it or able to give me a link to one...
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    Changing Couplers on a loco

    I have sent them an email to make sure I get the right ones :wave:
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    Changing Couplers on a loco

    Hi ezdays, Yes I am in N scale, thanks for the info:wave:
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    Changing Couplers on a loco

    Hi All, Can soneone tell me how you change couplers on loco's or does it depend on the loco. I have a Bachmann U36B and I brought a atlas flat car that doesn't have the ugly rapido couplers on it. I want to change all my rolling stock but the loco doesn't seam so easy. Thanks Craig
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