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Try Caboose Hobbies--- they show several in stock- not sure what road name your looking for- but they show more than one.:thumb: Good luck and keep use posted as how you made out.

Welcome to The Gauge!:wave: I see that we have a new N scaler addition. A Phoenix, one on top of that.:thumb: I will see if I can't find some information for you. SD70M with ditch lights---right?

I would lay the track- then make some type of form around the area that you would like to have concrete in. mix up some plaster and poor into the form- smooth out the top and then run a old set of old trucks down the track to make the groves in the plaster before it sets up. After it is set you...

You could make one yourself- It is just a ramp that fits between the rails. You raise it up so it hits the pins of the coupler to uncouple. you could use a cord to make the ramp go up from your control panel--or you could make one using a solenoid coil. There was a company that made one years...

Atlas has a new system that will work for you. They make a N scale signal system. You will need a signal control board (SCB) a bolck detector board (BDB) and a signal target of your choice. These should be at your LHS. You can do a search at Atlas Model Railroad Co. to get more information. This...

try intermountain--they have 33 and 36 inch wheels in different axle lengths to fit most of the truck out there in N scale.

I would replace them with metal wheels. I would give you a part# but I don't have one handy. BTW there are different axel lenghts- so you need to get the correct ones or the wheel sets will not fit.:confused: I will research the part number and post later- hope you can wait.:eek: The metal...

I would keep them as short as you can (6 inch max). No need to get any longer than that. Most telephone wire is about 22GA. This will keep voltage drop to a minimum.

Well that sounds good to me. You would have all the wheels picking up over a very wide wheel base. Should work out fine. I was just afraid that your were trying to hook the two together and only use one decoder. Good luck, let us know how it works out.

If you are running DCC, I see no need for the wires. It would be better to install two decoders, one in each locomotive. More than likely the two locos would not run the same speed anyway. You need to set the CVs so the speed is the same on both units. Also if you use just one decoder and wire...

I think that TrainNut has the right idea. Make a simple loop. Hook up a DC system first. See if your locos will run. If they run you know that your locomotives are not the problem. If they don't, well now you must find out what is wrong with the locos. If they ran OK on the DC power supply, now...

Any type of lift gat will give you fits. The only material that will not shift is steel, then it expands and contract with heat or cold. I would try to find a differant plan for the room. Read some MMR back issues- (Layouts) some will have lift gates- no one ever has nice things to say about...

First thing every morning, check in durning the day, last thing at the days end. I don't always log on, but I look to see what is taking place. If there is something I can input that would help, I will log on and post a reply.

They are very simple- Do a search on it. You should be able to find someone who makes one that you can install. Very simple to do. A larger power supply might not solve your problem. The capacitor discharge unit delivers a large jolt of power to the turnout for just a brief instant. Even if you...

This is all welll and good. If you are going to to this I would us Kapton tape and not masking tape. The making tape will not hold with the heat and the wire will become loose. Also after a while the masking tape becomes very stickey and makes a mess. With any oil from the drive train, makes it...

Rather than getting a larger power supply, try using a capacitor discharge unit. It will power two or more turnout coils at the same time. They provide lots of power for just an instant, and will not burn out your turnout coils.:thumb: This is if you are using DC and not DCC. You can even build...

Get the one YOU LIKE! Does the hand held unit fit your hands? Does anyone you know have a system like the ones you are looking at? Anyway to try before you buy. A club or a friend that has a system? Just some questions to ask yourself. The one thing I do know, you will love DCC.:thumb: There are...

Any one know of a appraiser in the Phoenix, AZ. area. Could be from out of state too I guess. I have a friend that lost her dad. He was a collector of HO trains. There is lots brass and lots of rolling stock. I have not seen this yet, but I don't have a feel for HO equipment, so I am looking to...

Try putting in a few ice cubes on you next try- it will slow the set time.:thumb:

I will give it a try. First you don't need all three colors of the wires going to the switch. Take the black wire( we will call it common) it will run from your power supply to your turn out motor. (Black wire) Now take the other power supply wire and take it to one of the center terminals of...