Nigel Thanks For the great web site.The only thing I dont understnd is what to do with the power feed to the frog in doing the modifcation.Thanks Ken

I am taking my atlas turnouts and replacing them with peco.the first ones were no problem  as they were insolfrogs.I then found the rest are electrofrogs. I can't get them to work.I am using DC common track can anyone tell me what I have to do so they will  work Thanks Ken

Thanks Jim  I followed your advise worked out great . Ken

Iam replacing an Atlas turnout with an above the table switch with a peco with a under the table switch  . the switch is built in to the bottom of the turn out it measures!inch deep 2 inches long by3/4 inch wide. what is the best way to go about install? Ken

I bought a Noma power supply for use on outside lights. I wired a household dimmer switch in line ahead of the power supply,then to a terminal strip.The indivual lights are wired to the strip I have over 30 lights on this supply. You can use automotive dashboard lights as most of are low watts and 12 volts.I also use the auto twist light base and solder wires to them for under my buildings.Ken

Thanks for the help. I added weight as Sheldon discribbed worked great.The reason I used roundhouse passsinger cars I just wanted to see how many it would pull.They were 4 oz.each.With weight added the pulling power was x2.These were 50 foot Harriman passenger cars.  The weight was easy to add you just have to careful. Thanks Ken

I just bought a Bachmann 2-8-2 SY

I have two Bachmann 2-8-2 sy's that run fine on 18 inch radius.Ken

I have a 2-8-2 sy that slips going up a 2% grade with 4 passinger cars.Will adding weight to the loco help and where should weight be added?Ken