The 34 wires from the control panel connect at these terminal strips under the bench work. The small circuit board in the lower right corner is a...
I need some advice on providing fuse protection for my model railroad. I've installed a small main power control toggle switch in my control...
I'm currently building my N Scale benchwork using two HCDs. HCD's are new to me, as I've previously built traditional open frame tables. How do...
I have inherited a bunch of my grandads Z scale trains and, to be honest, I don't know where to start. I have plenty of Marklin track but can't...
Modelling in Z limits my options for turntables. The Märklin and Rokuhan are way over what I can afford (or would be willing to pay). Peco or...
Wesso section sitting on saw horses to install turnout machines, controls, and wiring. It's much easier this way.
I have not done anything yet, precisely because I know it could destroy a lot of stuff if it's wrong. But TBH I don't have time to search for such...
I was given some used Atlas N Scale turnouts with switch machines attached. How do I wire these? Each machine has a black, red and green wire....
Is there a problem with making an extension cable that reduces the plugs from 2 turnouts to 1- to use a single blue Kato switch to control the...
Hi Everyone, First off, I'd like to thank those of you who've already been extremely helpful in the beginning stages of my 2'x3' Z scale layout....
Hi Everyone, I am reintroducing myself to the hobby I loved so much as a kid. The only difference is I want to take it a bit further this time...
A video guide to help you decide how to divide your DCC powered layout into districts for short management and power boosters. [MEDIA]
Before you spend $$$ on circuit breakers and extra high-tech equipment, here is a very easy and inexpensive way of managing short circuits on your...
So, I found dozens of sites with helpful information on how to wire the old version of the Walthers double crossover. Somehow, I seemed to be the...
First try, Before finished.
The newest version wired for Double DC to Tortoise control. First wiring was done with solid wire, but wires kept breaking from bending too much,...