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Denny, I'd replace all of your push buttons. Those that have not yet failed may be imminent; simply dependent on how much they have been used over the years. I'd also recommend heavier duty push

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Denny, Are you using the Peco twin-coil switch machines underneath your turnouts?? Are any of them getting hot, too?? Are your pushbuttons push-on, push-off type or are they momentary contact

our club has 6 switches ?4 operates 2 crossovers .using single pole push button switches, what is happening the five of the switches are only switching ?one way ?they get quite hot ?. We checked

The soldering tweezers and the forceps are very close to one another, but you are not trying to solder exactly the same spot.? The wire is formed into a little "L" and laid against the rail.?

1. On page 55 of June 2021 MR issue the soldering set up has clamping wire to be soldered to track with forceps. 2. Then apply drop of gel liquid flux to the wire and then squeeze tweezers on spot you

Micro Mark has specials now. Any other brands?

I cannot solder! Faced with hundreds of track feeders in my huge N scale layout, I started to research methods. I came up with a PBL Hotip resistance soldering unit. Every piece of track has a

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nyg12569@... added the photo album Petes new layout wiring ( /g/w4dccqa/album?id=298718 ) : This is a new layout I plan to start constructing as soon as I get all the phases

Resistance soldering is the ultimate in get it hot and get it done quick.? As noted, soldering methods are a matter of preference.? But a lot of people that have tried it, are sold on it. It does

Hi Folks... Like most things, soldering can be a matter of personal preference. I have used Resistance Soldering for a 20+ years, but very rarely on track. A soldering iron works (I use basic 40-60

I'm curious, why use a resistance soldering unit? I have always used regular soldering iron to solder feeders to code 100 rail, soldered rail joiners to rail also. I've never melted any ties either. I

Good questions! Get the tweezers. They have served me well over the past 40 years.? You can always add the pliers if you find a need for them.? That's what I thought I'd do, but I have never found

Time to purchase a soldering unit but not sure which one. Track is the new Atlas HO code 100 NS. Feeder wire is 22 guage solid. American Beauty units being considered. 10502 with light tweezers. 10504

Hello all, I am looking for a wiring diagram withe a double main line and 2 crossovers (to go from main line 1 to main line 2 and vice versa). I plan to use signals, JMRI and Digitrax block

Hi Mike, I understand now.? I think you will be okay.? Wire up one BD-20 and try it. Allan

?Thanks for the reply Alan. I model the NYC in 1944. I have one main bus for the passenger mains and another for the freight mains. These will be run about 5 1/2 inches below the rail. For

Hi Mike, I'm not sure I understand what you mean by a single bus wire for block detection, but in general, if you are using Tortoises to route DCC track power to your turnout frogs, I don't think you

Good morning gentlemen. I have a simple question. I’m running a single wire sub bus for block detection. This wire will basically be in contact with the tortoise switch machine housings. Since the