Mr Bachman
I have about eight Bachman diesel's but the lights are not very bright on any of them compared to the Proto 2000 Diesel and other diesels that I have. What is the problem and how do I solve it. I checked them by pushing the number 1 on the MRC Prodigy Advance Squired controller but it just dims the lights even more. As always you all are a great help.

We just had a train show in Dothan, AL and my oldest son bought me 35 cars. Everything I have up to now has the coupler attached to the car itself. All these cars had the coupler attached to the truck. Most of the cars had horn-hooked couplers so I know they have to be changed to Bachman EZ Mate couplers or some other brand. What are your recomendations for the best possible running? If I put the couplers on the cars will I have to shim every coupler. As always I sure do appreciate ya'll's input. Larry

If you want them as a background they are available as backdrops that are glued unto the wall. I have serveral city scenes on my layout and they are really nice. I got them from background warehouse on line. Check it out they are terrific. Larry

Thanks Jim and Rich, those are excellent suggestions. I sure do learn a great deal from you all. Thanks

I am using magic water and it does not say much about a log pond.

I am building a log pond for a saw mill. I was wandering if you glue the logs to the bottom before you pour the water or wait til the water begins to set up and then you put in your logs? Thanks for the help.

Thanks Jim,
Jim and Sid send some of that cool air down here. LOL. Larry

Jim that is exactly what I want to do. Can you explain a little further how and what type of push buttons you are talking about? How are they wired compared to toggle switches? I hope everything is going well with you and is it as hot in Canada as it is in AL? Larry

On my layout I have some places were I need to use a toggle switch to operate my atlas and peco switches. What kind do you use and how do you hook them up. I know you have to use a momentary type toggle. I am just not sure which wire goes to which post. How do you get the power to a toggle switch. To atlas switch boxes it is easy, but how do you do the same thing to a toggle switch. I know there are professonals out there that can help. Thanks a lot for your help. Larry

JIm, would they be as high as the RR type?

Thanks, Jim

Just a simple question. Can you use a double train portal for an automobile and truck portal or does it need to be modified to look real?

Thank you all for your input; I believe that is a little over my head. I believe having a simple cutoff switch would be the ticket as Jim suggested. I was just being lazy and wanted to see them run without having to be on my toes when running three or four engines on my DCC system. Thank you all again for your suggestions. I sure enjoy this message board. You all are great. Larry

wounded bear,
That would tell you when a train was passing over the light but I don't believe it would stop the train automatically and let the other train pass by the 90 degree crossing. Maybe there is nothing like that available. I just thought I would ask some experts that have a great deal of knowledge in this hobby. Larry

Is there any kind of electronic detecting device that you can put under the track to keep two trains from colliding into each other at a 90 degree crossing where one train will stop and let the other train go through automatically? Thanks