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  1. DCC Forum (Digital Command Control)
    I’m about to start building my first layout. The plan is for n scale and DCC. My previous experience in the hobby was preDCC and pre n scale. Accord to what I’ve read there is an issue with DCC and turnouts. I’ve read that Peco Electrofrog turnouts can be used without modification. Is this...
  2. N Scale
    Is there such a thing as an n scale electro magnetic decoupler?
  3. N Scale
    I Finally 'took the plunge' and picked up a pair of autoracks. Our closest rail carrier is CN, and there's always autoracks in the consist, so I felt like I was missing something. I'm glad I did, I think they're pretty cool.
  4. N Scale
    Hello all, I have recently gathered all of the track and switches I need to make my first layout, originally I was going to stick strictly to DC, but then I ended up seeing a BLI loco I wanted so I ended up buying that and the digitraxx zephyr for DCC operation. I'm in a weird spot however, as...
  5. N Scale
    Hello, over a year ago I have fried my Bachmann power supply because I never realized that connecting a turnout from one straight side of an oval layout to the other side creates a short circuit and I guess I kept it in a short circuit for too long which killed the controller (model: 44211) and...
  6. N Scale
    I need to add more power to my track. It stops at a certain point every time it goes around. I have bachmann ez track n scale. How do I add more power to my track? Do I add another track with the power source on it? And do I need another power pack to run it? Can you run two power packs on...
  7. N Scale
    I'm new to N scale trains (had some HO) and recently got Bachmann's yard boss set aswell as a tomix thomas(93810) both brand new. The yard boss train runs perfectly without no problems, but the tomix thomas ran decent 4-5 times and now either does not move or moves very slowly aswell as drops...
  8. Painting, detailing and decaling
    Decals by Tichy Train Group. Paint is Tamiya, mix of XF-9, XF-10, and XF-7, using their gray rattle can primer. I sprayed a 10:1 thinned mix of base color. Cars are over-sprayed MTL I inherited from my father, who did not save their original boxes. (Apologies to PRR and NH fans.) The filmy...
  9. N Scale
    Hello all! You all may remember me as "that one guy that barged in many months ago asking about toy train track." Since that post, I have amassed a (currently very small) model train collection. I bought a single lot on eBay towards the end of January and that's been my whole collection since...
  10. N Scale
    Can anyone recommend a reputable repair person that would install MT couplers on my Kato F3 ABA set? I live near Sacramento CA. I don't have the boxes for them. I would rather not ship them. Thank you!
  11. N Scale
    Anybody have any experience with concor well cars? I've heard mixed critiques of concor products in general, but have little first hand experience. Mostly wondering if they are super light or properly weighted?
  12. Member Classifieds
    Looking to sell a lot of 8 DC N scale locomotives, most of which need work. Price includes shipping. I'll add pictures as soon as I can take them and post them from my phone. These first three are all from Lima, and have poor reviews on Spookshow.net. I could get them to come to life, but...
    $50 USD
  13. N Scale
    Hi everyone I have checked several forums but no-one has this problem My HO setup has been 'traded' for a Kato N scale setup (space saving) using my existing DCC NCE power cab I also have have used PSX AR1 for two reversing loops, all with new Kato track The problem is that after running for...
  14. Beginner Q & A
    I am currently designing my own layout and are considering putting in signals. If I am going to do it, I plan on using the Azatrax block signal system (Model railroad block signal control circuit), but I would like to know who makes good quality signals that aren't too complicated. I hear Custom...
  15. Member Classifieds
    After some much thought about our house size, I had decided to stay with only N scale stuff. O and HO are getting packed up in boxes and crates hoping to be used with future grand children. That means I will getting rid of some buildings, lights, and bridge structures over time. According to...
  16. Member Classifieds
    well I have with me is a Tyco silver streak and a Tyco GA railroad hopper and since I have gotten into n scale I'm looking for a trade
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