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the kids seem to pick this stuff (computers, electronics) up faster<br />
then some older folks (me).<br />
DCC Track Plan Review<br />
Posted by Layer 3 Switch on May 31, 2003, 10:40pm<br />
Hi folks,<br />
I would really appreciate any feedback on the best way to wire the<br />
track plan shown in this link for DCC. I have a Digitrax system I<br />
bought from <strong>Tony's</strong><br />
http://community.webshots.com/user/layer3switch<br />
Scale is HO, and the track is Kato Unitrack.<br />
Min Radius is 28", mainline is 31". Turnouts are #6<br />
Thanks!<br />
Re: DCC Track Plan Review<br />
Posted by ed mccamey on June 01, 2003, 06:52pm<br />
Good news - you don't have a reversing loop. I'd recommend<br />
you break it up into about 4 power sections using TTX Power<br />
Shield units. Use a #16 or larger bus wire from the boooster to<br />
the PS units and #18 wire along the main lines route from each<br />
PS unit. Make certain to issolate with double gaps the different<br />
power sections. Drop some #22 wires soldered to the rails about<br />
every 3 feet and connect to the #18b sub-bus lines. Be sure to<br />
have a buzzer connected accross the rails to get the poliarity right<br />
each time.<br />
Re: Re: DCC Track Plan Review<br />
Posted by Layer 3 Switch on June 04, 2003, 05:47pm<br />
Thanks Ed...<br />
Computer Control<br />
Posted by JohnW on May 31, 2003, 08:37am<br />
Which software; Winloc or <strong>Train</strong>Controller, has the least "BUGS"<br />
in it? Also, which preforms the "best"? Which has the most options<br />
and on-screen layout.<br />
Thanks,<br />
JohnW<br />
Broadway Limited Hudson Issues<br />
Posted by Mike Chapman on May 21, 2003, 08:14am<br />
Has anyone out there had problems with their Broadway Limited<br />
Hudson? Mine has exhibited numerous quirks, including random<br />
whistle and bell actuation; having the engine suddenly stop<br />
responding altogether to throttle commands; accelerating properly<br />
but not decelerating, and occasional runaways. All this on NCE and<br />
Digitrax DCC systems. I have heard that "everyone has a Broadway<br />
story", and if you have one too, I'd love to hear it, so I don't think<br />
I'm going crazy.<br />
--Mike Chapman<br />
michael.b.chapman@verizon.net<br />
Re: Broadway Limited Hudson Issues<br />
Posted by TERRY on May 22, 2003, 07:16pm<br />
Mike, My friend experienced the same problems with his loco. It<br />
now runs like a swiss watch. There's something in the manual<br />
that explains how to return the electronics back to the Factory<br />
settings if the engine acts strange. It think it was a pin or plug<br />
that had to be pulled and then reinserted on the electronic board,<br />
it was months ago and I forgot just what we did but it worked.<br />
Let me know what happens.<br />
Re: Re: Broadway Limited Hudson Issues<br />
Posted by Dennis Lippert on June 20, 2003, 10:50am<br />
My first Hudson was perfect... the second one (sans-serif<br />
lettering) is flakey in the same manner that you discuss. I'm<br />
gonna try the reset thing... otherwise (as soon as I get a chance!),<br />
I'm gonna contact Broadway...<br />
Re: Re: Re: Broadway Limited Hudson Issues<br />
Posted by Allen on August 31, 2004, 05:02pm<br />
My dad bought two Mikado's from them. One has the same<br />
problem you are descibing. Have you talked to Broadway<br />
limited on this b/c we haven't yet. We are using an easydcc<br />
system by CVP.<br />
NCE 1/2 Antenna<br />
Posted by Bill Dwyer on May 15, 2003, 08:31pm<br />
I have just installed the new half wave antennas on my radio base<br />
station and on two ProCabs with EXCELLENT results. With the<br />
old quarter wave antennas I had radio drop outs when my back was<br />
to the base station and also experienced trouble with loco selection<br />
and other cab commands. Also the lag time and the need to very<br />
carefully push the keys was annoying.<br />
With the new antennas there are no drop outs no matter where I am<br />
in my train room, and key response including loco selection is as if<br />
I was still plugged in to the command station!!!<br />
For additional information see my report on the Yahoo NCE-DCC<br />
group list message #10059.<br />
Bill Dwyer<br />
Diablo Valley Lines<br />
Western Division<br />
Alameda, California<br />
Still 1957<br />
Lenz<br />
Posted by Stan on May 08, 2003, 11:54am<br />
Loy's <strong>Web</strong> say's thier closing out Lenz products, some others said<br />
they're doing the same thing, does anyone know why? Stan<br />
NEW NCE WIRELESS ANTENNA<br />
Posted by TERRY on May 07, 2003, 11:02pm<br />
I see that NCE has released a high gain antenna for their wireless<br />
radio system. Does anyone know it this produces a stronger signal<br />
or does it produce a longer range signal or both. Thanks for any<br />
help !!<br />
Re: NEW NCE WIRELESS ANTENNA<br />
Posted by Dennis Lippert on May 08, 2003, 10:17am<br />
Posts on the NCE-DCC list on YahooGroups have indicated that<br />
Jim's testing shows a marked improvement in most situations.<br />
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