Looks as good if not better than the commercial T-Gauge rolling stock.
FYI - the high short hood and low short hood doesn't necessarily distinguish between a GP7 and GP8. There are both high hood and low hood examples...
I forgot to mention the control circuitry would have to be different, but it could still be done with the rotary switch if you used diodes to...
Do you not like the form factor or just don't want to use the same device that you use for calls? You could get a cheap prepaid phone and just not...
You can daisy chain them and won't need the 5th relay. Using your previous schematic and going from top to bottom with the first group of relays:...
I do like the decoder to DC method. In fact, I've been considering doing that for a small loop to run some of my DC only trains on. Just FYI,...
CV8 is the manufacturers ID number. It was originally designated as read-only, but has become a common reset CV. You still typically wouldn't...
Yes, you can connect a Zephyr Xtra (DCS51) as a booster (or any other booster) to the Zephyr Express. Configure the DCS51 as a booster as...
I think his "$20+/pop" was referring to the Deluxe Under Table Switch Machine he mentions if you clock on the "Spoiler" button.
Since it's Lego compatible, I would guess the track is too. It does look like Lego track, which has a gauge of 37.5 mm (~1.476 in.).
While the initial current can be a concern with many turnouts, here are some things to consider: First of all, the initial surge is very brief and...
Yes, you can use these with a Zephyr and you can chain several together. As far as the power supply goes, just make sure it's the correct polarity...
As far as hardwiring, I wasn't thinking use the typical Atlas drop in but instead use a hard wired decoder, such as a DN136D, and wiring it to the...
According to Spookshow it appears that Atlas has redesigned the SD-7 and the DCC ready one now uses an "E24" interface (which is apparently only...
You can drive all four double crossover tortoises from one DS74 output, though that does get close to it's limit (70 ma per output, 4 tortoises is...
It's a shame they don't say how much current the outputs can drive, but since it can drive twin coil switch machines, it shouldn't have any...
Do you have one of the newest versions with split gears? I haven't heard of it being a problem with them.
Here's a few. The picture quality is horrible because my phone's camera glass cracked and I haven't fixed it yet, but I think it's clear enough....
Then how do Atlas, Kato, Athearn, Intermoutain and others, including more modern Bachmannm, get away with it? I believe most modern model...
It's not a bad design, it's a pretty standard model railroad locomotive design that generally works fine, it's just that Bachmann went through a...
