Hi, I am new to all this DCC information. I just purchased a Zeyhpr starter system for my small layout. I failed to purchase the loconet cable because I...
Guys do you know where I can buy bulk Black 6 conductor. I am building a layout and I would like to stay with black phone cable . But I can get 500' of white...
Hi All: I haven't reseached the archives completely, on this one. So I'm sorry if I'm redundant. The Digitrax site says this is possible, but it's not clear. I...
One possibility that has not been mentioned is whether the Zephyr is being fed with enough grunt for it to be able to trip its breaker on a track short. If it...
I'm asking this because I bought most of my Digitrax equipment in 1998/99, put it in storage in 2002, and brought it back out last summer. I know that there...
Ok, so after calling 3 Fastnal dealers, they all said CRC2-26 can't be ordered into Canada (import resttriction on flammable good or something). Anyone who...
Hi All I have an N scale engine with a DZ123 installed. Even with no throttle applied the engine is singing slightly as if I had a non DCC engine on the...
Can anyone confirm that one may power the DS64 via the modular socket using 12v AC rather than the DC stated in the manual? My reason for asking is that I have...
Hello All! I've been using a 9 volt **DC** wall wart (500ma) as auxilliary power for my DS54's. It's been working fine. Is there anything I should be worried...
I've been investigating block detectors and have found the two distinct types mentioned above. The diode-based detectors have a voltage drop of just under two...
Does anyone have experience putting decoders in Marklin engines? I'm looking at a loco that has been converted to 2-rail running and I want to put a suitable...
I want to upgrade my Broadway Limited SD40-2 with alternating ditch lights (front and rear) and a rooftop beacon. I couldn't find a decoder on Digitrax's...
Hello fellow model Railroaders; Recently, some had mentioned about using wahl clipper oil to oil gearboxes and wheels to stop squeaking. And the results would...
I have had a continuing problem with the contacts in my Tortoise switch machines failing to provide power to my frogs. I believe it is oxidation on either the...
Hello I run N Scale but am having trouble wiring a motor drive unit for Atlas Turntable...it runs on DC. Am trying to hook it up to an Atlas switch machine to...
I have just installed my DCC system including a PM42. I would like to still operate the layout on DC. Will the PM42 except DC if I put a DPDT switch in front...
Dear List, If anyone has any of the following, in good working order or new: RX4 BDL168 SE8C TF4 DG583s that they would like to sell please contact me off...
I have a small layout and got into DCC, Digitrax, because it is easier control and less wiring and more reliable once you get over the learning curve. However...
I'm thinking of making my own signals for use with the SE8C. Does anyone know of a source of the very fine wire needed? Are there any plans available for this...
I have the unit set up right using only one detection block for right now. When connected to detection section A1 the test LEDs show A4. When connected track...
In a message dated 5/29/2007 6:54:09 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, pennsyrr@... writes: Jeff: The high resistance contact could be in the loco itself, since...
Hello Further to my problem with Atlas Turntable motor.......found instructions on back page, not on front page where it describes drive unit ....Sorrry BUT......
Jeff: The high resistance contact could be in the loco itself, since that's where the heat was. If the high resistance contact was at the clips, they would ...
Hello, Recently I added a DB150 and every time I shut down track power with my DT400, the Zeph shuts down, but the DB150 does not, seems to power up and causes...
In a message dated 5/28/2007 9:24:17 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, jhartley@... writes: I've even heard tell of people leaving a DC locomotive on the DCC...
Good Afternoon/Evening, Today I had a locomotive literally melt on the track while using my Digitrax DCC Zephyr controller; the shell began to melt on the...
I have an MRC 2000, with a 18VAC power supply, it has no amp rating on it, and what i have read is to use a 16VAC for Digitrax. I also have a Genesis II that I...
All, Is it possible to diasy chain the DS64'S together and then make one connection to the Loconet. Since the DS64 has 2 loconet plugs it seems to make...
