Help with DCC wiring of kato unitrack!
HELP!!! I am new to the hobby and I am currently building a dcc N scale layout using KATO Unitrack. I am building the Manning Oaks #4417 layout plan that I downloaded from KATOUSA.com under the
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[email protected] <sugelle@...>
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Re: Automatic Train Control
Jan, Glad to hear it. We're pretty flexible for updates and features. The firmware running now hasn't changed in several months. It's about due for a update. If you have any features or functions that
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robert_scheffler
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Re: Automatic Train Control
At 13:05 2005-07-01 -0600, Robert Scheffler wrote: >Not sure if you are interested in DC control. Keeping all the warnings Mark >has described about mixing DC and DCC on the track level in mind. This
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Jan Frelin <jan.frelin@...>
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Re: Automatic Train Control
Not sure if you are interested in DC control. Keeping all the warnings Mark has described about mixing DC and DCC on the track level in mind. This system will only work with DC:
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robert_scheffler
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Re: Automatic Train Control
At 11:18 2005-07-01 -0700, Mark Gurries wrote: > >Friends, > > > >My club has a requirement for a tram that just goes back and forth > >between it's terminal track and staging/storage. We want this to
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Jan Frelin <jan.frelin@...>
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Re: Automatic Train Control
Nothing is simpler or more cost effective than a DC solution. DCC has layout automation software for DCC. http://www.freiwald.com/ is an example of such software. But you will need a computer, a
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Mark Gurries <gurriesm@...>
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Automatic Train Control
Friends, My club has a requirement for a tram that just goes back and forth between it's terminal track and staging/storage. We want this to be automatically controled. There are several kits for
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Jan Frelin <jan.frelin@...>
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Fw: Welcome to WiringForDCC
Tom, Well, I signed up for this forum and posted a message. Here are the links....... Jerry
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Jerry Silver <jsilver9@...>
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#139
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Re: '3-rail' diagram?
<wire4dcc_admin@c...> wrote: Sorry, Allan - new to this also. I've posted the diagram to the 'files' section. I's probably one of your drawing that I modified. The layout we're working on will be
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jsilver6307 <jsilver9@...>
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Re: '3-rail' diagram?
Jerry, I just viewed the drawing you uploaded. Yes, you have modified it correctly. Allan
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wirefordcc <wire4dcc_admin@...>
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New file uploaded to WiringForDCC
Hello, This email message is a notification to let you know that a file has been uploaded to the Files area of the WiringForDCC group. File : /3-rail power diagram.jpg Uploaded by : jsilver6307
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WiringForDCC@...
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#136
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Re: '3-rail' diagram?
Jerry, If you want to show us a drawing, you need to post it to the file area. Drawings attached to emails are removed by Yahoo. I may be able to answer your question without seeing it. You are
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wirefordcc <wire4dcc_admin@...>
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'3-rail' diagram?
Does the attached/modified 2-rail drawing represent DCC wiring for 'O' gage (3-rail)? I'm new to model railroading and have chosen to use 3-rail 'O' as my base platform. I've not been able to find
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Jerry Silver <jsilver9@...>
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Re: wiring a block
Please see the section for beginners regarding blocks on the Wiring For DCC website. http://www.wiringfordcc.com/intro2dcc.htm#a16 Allan
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wirefordcc <wire4dcc_admin@...>
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#133
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Re: Peco code 75 power routing
Nobby, The easiest thing to do is outlined in the Wiring For DCC website at: http://www.wiringfordcc.com/switches.htm#a14 This section of the website is for power routing frogs when you don't have any
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wirefordcc <wire4dcc_admin@...>
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Peco code 75 power routing
Hi new to the group and DCC I am in the middle of building a new layout with Peco code 75 my problem is I am not using any point motors on any of my switiches I can not work out how to power route the
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Nobby Clarke <nobbyclarke2@...>
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Re: wiring a block
I've found the easiest way to insulate track is to use those white plastic insulators you can buy from local hobby stores. I use 3 pieces of store bought straight track for each block minimum. 1st
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mike thurston <zekda99@...>
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wiring a block
I have read teh big red book on dcc and I am confused about how to actually wire a block on my N scael layout. I intend to install a dgitrax DCC system. How long is a block in terms of track length?
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Louis A. Angelucci <loua2000_99@...>
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#129
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Proto Power West
I have numerous Proto Power West Chassis and motors for Athern shells. I want to wire these for DCC. I do not know how to do this because the wiring of these is different than most other engines. Can
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jwbardzil <jwbardzil@...>
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Re: Directional Differences
I agree with Allan. Try breaking in your locomotive first, under DC if you must, will remove that as being a factor. Make sure the wheels are clean again when you get done be
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Mark Gurries <gurriesm@...>
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#127
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