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Back to the layout and back to the ESU Ecos II
It’s been a while since the last update! Life got in the way, but winter is model train...
Trains
LatestMinitrix Glaskasten with light, Zimo sound and stay alive
The old Minitrix PtL 2/2 “Glaskasten” is one of the smallest N scale models around....
Gizmos
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Quick review: Zimo Light bar with onboard DCC decoder (LIPLD)
People who want to be fancy include a decoder even in their passenger cars. I’m one of...
Tech & Tips
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DCC digital interfaces: 2027 overview (E24, Next18, PluX…)
There have been a few novelties in digital interfaces lately, especially with E24 now spreading in...
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Sound and light on an N-scale SNCF Artrain ABJ3 unit
So, adding sound and light is always fun! This time for a French old man from the SNCF: the ABJ3...
Read MoreThe mother of German high speed – part 2
It’s time to finish a digital conversion of a train that had been pending since…2012....
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Unboxing: Arnold BR 02 0201-0 (HN2428)
Quick unboxing of this nice steam engine, not having access to one’s layout is no excuse to...
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Unboxing: SNCF BB75000 Prima Infra (Rocky Rail N scale)
Quick unboxing of an odd-colored French SNCF diesel engine: the BB75000 Prima Infra from Rocky...
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Hobbytrain BR 363 Cottbus DCC converted with extras
The Hobbytrain BR 363 Cottbus, converted to DCC with cab driver light and capacitors. Original...
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How to store model trains elegantly
Do I want easy access to every locomotive? Do I want to display them? Which solutions are...
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