Recent content by pimberman

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    Which decoder?

    Sorry by the delay, :oops: returning from Christmas trip. Thanks to all for the replies I really appreciate them. Very useful Every time I learn more. Thank you!! :wave: Happy New Year !!! Manuel
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    Which decoder?

    Hi! Sorry, newbie with Kato. Which DCC decoder goes with the P-42 Amtrak locomotive? Thanks. :wave:
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    Internet Vendors

    Caboose Hobbies, good prices and excellent service. Caboose Hobbies, The best place to enjoy the hobby of model trains, Toy Trains, Model Railroading! :thumb:
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    EZ Track Radius

    I have looked for and the only diagrams are operation manuals for locomotives and EZ Command, nothing about EZ Track layout diagrams. :cry:
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    EZ Track Radius

    Hi! I want to make a small temporary layout with N scale EZ Track, using ready-to-use crossovers, something like this: Which radius I need for both loops?:confused: Note: This sample was created using Atlas RTS, only to show the disposition of the track. By the way, is available some...
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    Micro-Trains Trucks and Couplers

    Hola! Recently I replaced the trucks of my old Bachmann's cars with Micro Trains -Roller Bearing Trucks #1033 (033 02 032), and works perfectly. They have plastic wheels but you can replaced it with Atlas metal wheels, no problem. Note: Use the same original pin/screw of your cars to avoid...
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    Finding shorts using -xtrkcad-

    Thanks for the link!! :thumb: Manuel
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    Finding shorts using -xtrkcad-

    Hi! It is possible to find shorts using Xtrkcad in the same way like in RTS? I'm new with this software and I can't find the way.:cry: I will appreciate your comments. Thanks. :wave:
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    I need help to choose a DCC Decoder

    Fluesheet: Thanks for your reply, very useful. :thumb:
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    I need help to choose a DCC Decoder

    Hi, guys! I want to buy the locomotive Bachmann EMD SD45, DCC Ready, N scale. I thought in Bachmann DCC Decoder item No: 44915 with NMRA plug. The 44915 decoder goes with the SD45? Is the same decoder for all Bachmann's DCC Ready locomotives? Or I need a decoder with wires for soldering...
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    Couplers: Rapido to Accumate

    OK I will try with MT, it seems the best option. Thanks, I appreciate your advice. :wave:
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    Couplers: Rapido to Accumate

    Don't worry, you're right! All my Bachmann's freight cars has trucks mounted with plastic pin! Only the caboose has the trucks mounted with screws. Your post is perfectly valid. Thanks for your reply. :thumb:
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    Couplers: Rapido to Accumate

    Micro Trains is also good choice and easy to find. Then, there is no problem mixing Accumate with MT? That's can be the solution! If Atlas is hard to find, and it is, I'll try MT. Thanks. :)
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    Couplers: Rapido to Accumate

    Hi umtrr-author yes, it's possible that the hole in the car is not of the same size. You're right, I will try with only one car. I have eight old Bachmann's freight cars with rapido couplers. But I think to change only one coupler to connect it to the rest of the train. :thumb:
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    Couplers: Rapido to Accumate

    Thanks for your reply railohio, yes, is Atlas I will search in atlasrr.com perhaps I find them there. :mrgreen: