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    How to change address when Digitrax Zephyr doesn't work

    I saw on a forum some time ago how to change the address of a loco when Zephyr didn't work. It was something like hooking a wire across the rails of the programming track. I did not keep the instructions and need to do it again. It was a Bachmann loco. It worked what ever I did. Anyone on...
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    Amherst Depot

    Does anyone know anything about Amherst Depot in Fl. They carry a lot of trains out of production. They have a Kato E8 that I have been looking for and I was wondering about their service. They have been in business for about 20 yrs. Thanks for any info. Jim
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    Digitrax SDN 144KOa decoder

    Does anyone know if the frame of a Kato N scale E8 has to be machined to accept the Digitrax SDN 144KOa sound decoder. I have heard the the frame has to be machined to make room for the speaker. Any help would be appreciated. Jim
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    MRC 1645 sound decoder problem

    I have installed a MRC 1645 sound decoder in a Kato E8 n scale loco. The sound is very low. You can barely hear it over the normal track noise. Does anyone have a clue as to what the problem is? I have a BLI E8 with Paragon2 sound that blows the MRC out of the water. I am just disappointed...
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    MRC 1645 sound decoder

    I have just installed a MRC 1645 sound decoder in my Kato E8. I was rather disappointed at the quality and volume (mainly the volume) produced. My Broadway Paragon2 E8's blow it out of the water when it comes to volume. Does anyone know of a way to increase volume on these decoders? Jim
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    Kato passenger cars

    I have a set of Kato passenger cars that were produced about 2000 or a little earlier. Problem is that they uncouple at will. I understand that Kato came out with replacement couplers due to the fact they were defective. I didn't know about this until recently. Naturally, now they are no...
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    Broadway Limited Imports

    Is anyone familiar with Broadway's E8 DCC w/sound. If so, what is your opinion and if you know, is it compatible with Digitrax DCC. Thanks.
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    Atlas snap switches

    Does anyone know what the neutral wire is on an Atlas snap switch machine. I am changing to DCC and need to know for wiring a stationary decoder. The wires are green, black and red. The black is in the middle but I don't want to assume that it is the neutral.
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    Kapton tape

    I am installing 163AO Digitrax decoders in my N scale SD 35's The decoder came with Kapton take on one end. Is that tape supposed to be left on the decoder after install? I am new at this as this is my first decoder install. Thanks for any info. Jim
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    yellow tape on decoders

    I am installing Digitrax decoders in my SD35's. I noticed that there is yellow tape on one end of the decoder. Is that supposed to remain on the decoder? This is the first time I have installed decoders. The instructions said nothing about leaving it.
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    Scotchlok #952 connectors

    I am converting my N scale layout to DCC and would like to use the Scotchlok 952 conectors for connecting feeder wires to the bus. Does anyone know suppliers of these in smaller quantities than 100? Thanks Jim
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    Block wiring

    I want to block 3 areas of my layout. I would like to use toggle switches to control power to the blocks. Question? How do I wire the toggles to the block? The problem is how to get power to the toggles. I tried to wire them together. Of course that didn't work because one toggle...
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    Internet Vendors

    Would like to hear of any internet vendors that you have had good results with. I have had good response from MB Klein and N Scale Supply. Are there others you would recommend. I had a terrible experience with one in CA and don't want to go through that again. Thanks Jim
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    Converting to DCC

    I am interested in converting to DCC. All of my engines are DC. I do not feel comfortable converting them myself. I guess I would if I had to. Do any of you know of dealers or others that are reputable for conversion of DC engines. Also which boards do you recommend? Any help would be...
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    NS refurbished F7

    Here is a link to some photos of the F7 that NS has refurbished. It made a trip from PA. to Augusta, Ga. to transportsome golf fans to the masters. Enjoy Jim http://www.railpictures.net/showphotos.php?location=NS+B+LineS
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    My Scenic Ridge so far

    This is my first time trying to post pics. Hope everything oges o.k. If not I will try again 'til I get it right. As you can see the layout is not complete. I am in the proces of detailing buildings. planting trees etc. Doug (retroguy1953) has provided a lot of guidance. The wiring come next...
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    Online train stores

    Hi all, How about some suggestions for online shopping. (Trains that is, nothing else). I have been shafted by one supplier and don't want that experience again. Any help would be appreciated. I patronize my LHS but sometimes I need things they don't carry or have in stock. Thanks, Jim
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    Bachmann EZ Command

    Just wondering if anyone is familiar with the Bachmann EZ Command DCC system? If so, what is your opinion? I understand they have come out with some additions to it. Would it be a good beginning system?
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    Introduction and question

    Hello,:wave: My name is Jim and I live in upstate SC near the NS main line. I have always been interested in trains since childhood. My first model was in O scale and it took up most of our double garage. Of course, my wife didn't like the option of parking the car in the drive so that model...
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