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    what do non railroaders think of your layout?

    I've had the full range of emotions from people towards my layout from uninterested to fansinated, smart ass comments to true appreciation. Only fellow model railroaders can understand the time and effort that makes this hoppy great. I'm a Machinist by trade and an Engineering Technologist and I...
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    EZ Command

    I run a Digitrax Zephyr and Super Empire Builder, I've used an AR1 reversing module $30 and now I use a PM42 $90 which I set up for 2 reverse loops and short circuit protection, I will be using my AR1 for my turntable when I get around to it.
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    SuperEmpireBuilder Issues

    Problem Solved Man, I just can't say enough about the experts at Digitrax, I received an e-mail back on Dec 31st morning inwhich the techy from Digitrax suggested that I set the Option Switch 39 to "closed" position on both my SEB and Zephyr whala problem solved-I would have never figured that...
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    SuperEmpireBuilder Issues

    I just sent the following to the Digitrax Tech Support, has anyone out there had the same problem????????? My new SuperEmpireBuilder is beeping 5 times when powered up in any mode with or without being connected to my layout or to LocoNet or throttle. The red Offline light stays lit and the...
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    New Layout

    Some more Pics X"Only two wires and a way you go with your new DCC system" that my be true but I've spent the last three days wiring my 2 power districts, 2 reverse loop with 4 tack buses and 60 odd feeders. This is the 44 pin connector that goes with the Digitrax PM42, this is wired with...
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    New Layout

    Christmas came early Here is some progress pictures along with some useful gifts. Enjoy
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    DCC Reverse Loop Question

    I'm in the process wiring my layout, I have 2 reverse loops and on each loop there is a turn out, one to a turntable which will have an AR1 controlling it, the other RL turnout goes to a yard area. Each reverse loop is controlled by its' own controller (PM42) sections set for Auto-reversing. My...
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    Blue Foam as Roadbed?

    Gary I'm in the process of re-doing my layout, I'm using 2" foam on top of plywood and laying cork under the track, main lines & sidings, I secure my track to the cork and foam with 2" stick pins with a hook bent on the end which hooks on a rail tie, one on each side of the track opposite to...
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    New Layout

    Hello All It's been awhile since my last post, busy shovelling snow lol. I took it apon myself to rip my layout apart and start over again. The reason for such a drastic move is that I was not happy with my orignial layout which involved four pop ups which made me feel like a praire dog, popping...
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    Frieght Yard & Tuntable

    Hello Everyone Its' been a while since I posted-busy summer-Honey Do list never seems to get smaller. I'm planning to put a frieght yard and turntable on my layout this fall, I've got 3'x10' to play with. Can anyone point me in the right direction as far as old threads or ideas for layout...
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    Proto 2000 Phase II GP7 Issues

    I purchased a Proto 2000 Phase II GP9 in Dec 2006-Boxing Day sale at Modellers Choice. Just like you, I loved the way it operated up until about 2 months ago when it start acting up, like yours, it would stop dead lights out sound off, I would give it a push and a way it went. I check for broken...
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    Another brain-teaser

    Nine-fifty answer I think I have it-should I post it or wait awhile?
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    All the Youth talk is it true?

    Feel'n Young I'm 40, no kids, understanding wife, nice size basement, a 44 hour/wk job, every weekend off-I can't complain-but I still do:wave: .
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    dcc newbie

    Zephyr all the way I've been using my Zephyr for the past 5 months on a daily basis-love it-does everything I need it to do now and in the foreseeable future. The only issue I had was with the programming track circuit but it was repaired under warranty no questions asked-excellent service from...
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    Just Playing Around

    Hi All. I'm just sending this out there as a possible discussion thread. I was playing around on my layout last night thinking about making up some trees and start moving some trains around and the next thing I know its time to go to bed. I was wondering how many of you out there get caught up...
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    Youtube Fans

    Videos I think they are all uploaded and viewable today. I know it takes a while simetimes. Enjoy:wave:
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    Youtube Fans

    I've posted a few videos on youtube of my layout, the most recent one was from this morning. You can find them by seaching under john4498 I would like to here anyones thought or suggestions about the layout and any critisim. Here is the link to the most recent. I hope you like them.:wave: :D...
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    The "Y"

    I've incorporated both a "Y" and a reverse loop in my layout-gives me a little more flexibilty but does require a little more work but its all gooood:thumb:
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    athearn wheel replacement

    I've replaced all my plastic wheels sets with either Proto 2000 33" or Kadee 33" all roll and sound great. I've got Athearn, Accurail cars 70+. One thing to note though, I've had a little problem with my last 5 Ahtearn cars inthat the replacement wheels were a little tight and not free wheeling...
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    More Pictures

    More picutures of my layout and Locos.
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