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I want to convert the couplers on a Kato AC4400 to Micro-Trains couplers. Their conversion chart specifies a 2003 coupler. Does anyone have any idea where I can find such an animal. All the sites I've tried don't even list it. Appreciate your help. John

it pertains to an N-scale layout. What do folks use for occupancy detection devices. I've been trying to find Lenz LB101's but there seems to be a worldwide shortage. Now I'm wondering what other alternatives there might be that some of you others know of or have used. Thanks, John

The first one was the n-scale tutorial "Layout for the Absolute Beginner". It never went beyond the track laying stage except that it was wired up enough to have trains running. It now happily resides at the home of a friend. I'm still a beginner but have moved on to this layout with the...

I have 2 Atlas and 1 Kato engine in which the de-coupling wires have literally fallen out of the coupler. Any suggestions on how to repair this problem so the wires stay in place? J

Is there a conventional system for addressing turnouts that are dcc controlled? Or does one just start with 1 and go up from there? I'm going to have a total of 55 turnout motors on my layout and would like to get the addressing right the first time. Thanks, John

Well finally I have what must be the most expensive pink foam in North America. I hunted all over Florida to no avail. It just doesn't seem to be available in this part of the country. So, I had my son-in-law ship me some from Ontario by Fedex for a small fortune. Now I have more than I need and...

I'm building a new layout approximately 38x85 inches. The talbe top will be covered by 1" foam. The layout was designed in WinRail. I have printed it out full scale on 45 sheets of paper which I have accurately taped together. I have the full size printout lying on top of the foam and now my...

Just a quickie question. In an N-scale layout what is the recommended minimum track center line to track center line spacing for parallel tracks? Appreciate any help, John

I don't know if there is a benefit in using one frog type over the other. I would like to see some comment from those in the know on this question. John

This may not be the best place for this question but anyway I need some CadRail advice. How does one draw flextrack? Apparently it can be done but how is a mystery to me. I will appreciate any help. Thanks, John

Does anyone know of a vendor in North America who carries more than just a token sample of Peco code 55 items? I can find all kinds of suppliers of turnouts but nobody that carries any set-track and very few that carry double slips and crossovers. Thanks, John

I'm building the layout pretty much as it is presented in the "Layout for the absolute beginner" tutorial. I have a Micro-Trains 1311 Magne-matic uncoupler that I would like to install but I haven't a clue :confused: as to what would be the best location. Any suggestions would surely be a help...

Does anyone know what decoder is used in the Atlas Classic N Scale GP-30-DCC and where I can find a list of the CV's and their function? Thanks, John

I have another topic I would like to hear some comment on. I'm building a layout I found on another forum. As suggested, I have a piece of 3/4" insulating foam mounted on a 36" door which I cut down to 60" for a 3 ft by 5 ft bench. Someone suggested using hot glue to mount the roadbed to the...

I was reading some messages that suggested using Micro-Trains couplers to convert from Rapido. I looked at the MT site and found that they have a number of different versions of their coupler. I have a couple of Life-Like cars and several Atlas cars with Rapido couplers that I want to convert...