Contruccions per un afficionat
El meu objectiu és tenir una maqueta compacta, totalment automatitzada, que permeti jugar amb un tren mentre els altres funcionen de manera automàtica. Conèixer la posició d’un tren és fonamental. Després d’utilitzar Rocrail i iTrain, trobo que el segon és més fàcil de fer servir. La configuració final de la connexió és la següent: La configuració actual de les àrees a iTrain5 és…
I am doing a small diorama to test new ideas. The objective is to make a straight track with a small pond, a field and some unpaved track. The result is quite satisfying, but I am not totally happy with the track painting and the ballast. I will try different colors and rust option to…
This locomotive has around 20 years and has been stored for around 13 years. After unboxing it was working but after some heavy use with the ROCO cleaning wagon the traction wheel rubber broke. The steps to fix this should be simple. However, removing the wheel base was not straightforward. To remove the wheelbase unclick…
There are a various way to control the signalling on a layout. One possibility is to use the same P and N (rails) to have it fully integration inside the DCC addressing. For this option and using ROCO devices, the layout and material needed is: It is compulsory to connect P and DCC from the…
Instruction manual can be quite confusing. Here is my simplified circuit installation in a NOCH preformed layout. The manual states that the switch must be connected to have a more robust connection. I have not being able to avoid short circuits following the manual. Making no additional connection to the switch work well. NOCH preformed…
Creating a cheap and easy setup to view your model railroad from a cabin can be achieved with basic FPV drone equipment. This is not meant to be realistic, although it can be hidden inside a container. Material needed cost approx 50 euros: The layout is simple: Can be mounted in a low wagon and…
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