Roger that! DC it is. Tuvm MJ
Greetings: I picked up a used Atlas HO 9" turnable w/o any instructions. Should I use AC or DC to rotate the table? Does it matter? I...
I've been looking at a couple Atlas snap track plans for a double-track wye. They all use #4 turnouts and 12.5 and 19 degree crossings. The space...
Some good ideas, but KUDOS go 2 Dan for the DPDT after the meter idea. Thanks big guy! Mike
Hello, I picked up a 0-3A ammeter and wired it in-line between my power pack and the RR track. It works fine in one direction, but when I throw...
They look 2 b GE Dash 9-44CW's. Really an awesome machine if you stop 'n watch them for a while. They almost seem to glide over the rails with no...
Roger that. Just wondering if some sort of filter would help? And if any one else is seeing this issue? MJ
I live 'bout 200 feet from a CSX - CP Rail 8 track junction. I loved it until the TV broadcast in the USA switched to digital. Now I get signal...
Hello, I've been using liquid styrene cement 'n a paint brush to attach "glass" (thin clear plastic) to the inside of window frames on some of my...
Well, I agree w/ all the above. For future reference I was able to pry (actually break) off the side of the rear truck covering the wheel and...
Just wondering if anyone has ever successfully dismantled ( & reassembled) the rear truck of this type engine (Mantua/Tyco F7), to replace the...
Well, reversing the trucks did the job. Now all my engines are in sync (direction wise). Kudos to experience !! Tuvm Mike
AWESOME !! I off to my workbench. Thanks guys. Mike
OK, I'm with you guys so far... How difficult is it to remove the trucks from the frame? Do they unscrew or something? Please forgive my...
Greetings, I picked up a GP-7 at a yard sale. It's an older Athearn w/ 2 flywheels. It runs really smooth 'n quiet. The only problem is that...
Thanks guys! I'm in HO scale. I think I'm going to check out Jerry's master rheostat idea 'n compare the cost against a used 5A power supply....
I was curious about running a long train w/ 4 individual engines. They are all fairly close in speed. I have a number of 1A power supplies......
Hello, anyone know if there is a way to connect multiple DC powerpacks together, in order to run several HO engines together? Tuvm
