Morning Jim

Thanks for the info. Both my small Steam loco's do have tenders on, so I can put the decoders in there. My layout size will in total be about 150 foot long. How many locos I will run at one time I don't know yet, but I'm looking at maximum just for in case. I'm not planning on connecting the turn-outs. I do want to do some manual work also while the trains run.

Hi all.

Yes I know, it's the same question as others has asked, but I did not get my answer yet. Which DCC System should I get and where do I find the info which decoders must go into my Loco's (0-6-0 & 2-6-0. Both Bachmann) and 3 x Diesel engines (No info on Diesels. Again Bachmann) Also I want to get a good system that I can use for years, without having to upgrade in 2-3 years?

Hi Sunshine Express.

You think you have it hard. Move here to South Africa. Cannot find a Hobby Shop that stock a big range of trains or accessories. Everyone keeps a little bit in stock. Cars and Planes the in thing. Put in a order just to be informed a week later none available from importer. Good luck on that side

Morning SteamGene

I tested it last night on the 18' and 22' turns. It went ok, but then started to keep on climbing off the track on the one 18' turn. I checked the track and found it uneven at the joint. Fixed it and then it started to do it at another turn. checked the track and the joint was smooth. Even by slowing down it kept on doing the same at the same turn.

Hi Guys

I have just bought myself the HO 4-8-4 Niagara Steam Loco New York Central #6020 and would like to know which turn radias will suit this loco. My other Steam Locos are 0-6-0 and 2-6-0 Locos. At the moment I sit with 18 and 22 turns?

Hi Guys

Thanks for all your input and info. I will change all loco's to DCC. Just need to find the correct person here in South Africa to do it for me.

Enjoy

Thanks Gene. Will see if I can get the right equipment and do it. Enjoy

Is it possible to run 2 x HO Trains on the same track???

If it possible, what must I do to do it?

Hi Duke

Thanks will do that. Enjoy the day

Hi guys.

Can you tell me if there is an internet site where I can look at different track layouts. I'm busy designing my own, but it does not look close to the nice ones i've seen in old books

Hallo Rich

Thanks for everything. When I have everything up and running i will let you know how things is going. Finally I can now start clearing out my garage and start with my layout. Still waiting for some more tracks I've ordered. The only other problem I might occur is that I have applied for a job in Dubai, then everything will stand till I get back.

Hi Rich

Thanks for the info. I tested 50 tracks today. Without any Loco's on my voltge is 19.5v. The transformer is rated as 16v. Once I run my Loco with load, the voltage drops to 14.6v. If I add 3 x passenger cars with lights, the voltage drop to 13.6v. Whether I measure where my main connection is to the track, or half-way down the track, my voltage reading stays the same.

Hallo Rich

I'm looking to start of with a track with about 130 tracks. I have tested with 40 tracks so far. My loss of power came into play when i connected 3 x Passenger cars that also pulls power to the lights inside the cars. Then i'm pulling them with a Steam Loco (The Penesylvanian) (Sorry for the spelling). Tonight I will use my Diesel Loco (Sante Fe). When I used it the first time on about 20 tracks it slowed down a lot. Thanks for all the help guys. I'm new in this game and battling to get accessories and it flippen expensive here by us. I pay (Converted to doller from rand) 3 dollers for a 18' turn and 2 dollers for a 9" strait.

Thank you guys. Will let you know when i have done it and how it works. Enjoy the day

Hi Gene. My speed controller sits between my transformer and the tracks. If i understand your message correct then i'm by-passing my speed controller???