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I sometimes want to program CV to one locomotive without the need to remove other locomotives from the track (POM). To avoid this, added a siding with a DPDS connected to the Z21 white. This allows to bring a loco to the siding, change the switch, program the loco and after changing the switch again…
The internal circle railway crossing is made with the same process as the one of the external circle.
The external loop had a “dirt road” and a tunnel entrance that needed some improvement. After removing the dirt and cleaning, plaster was used to make a more leveled countryside road. Using a knife and an old wagon ensured clearance on the rails. Once the plaster is dry it is painted, ballast added to the…
My objective is to have a compact, fully automated layout that allows playing with one train while others are automated. Knowing the position of a train is critical. After using Rocrail and iTrain I find the later easier to use. The final connection setup is as follows, The current configuration of areas in iTrain5 is…
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…
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