How to choose a locomotive decoder (incl. cheat sheet)
One of the most common questions from digital model railroading beginners: how to choose a...
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Category: Tech & Tips
Digital Protocols in a nutshell (introducing Cheat Sheets)
DCC, Motorola, MFX…what are these? A quick summary for digital model railroading beginners....
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Better power feeders for N scale coaches
Lighting in coaches? German N scale coaches power feeders are bad. Here is an advanced DIY tip....
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Using all SUSI outputs of N-scale DCC decoders
Power reserve and additional outputs on SUSI? A tip for advanced model train DIYers… Double...
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Model train sound for beginners
This is a beginner’s guide to sound in N-scale. This will not cover technical instructions, but...
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Reversing loops in DCC
Back to the basics, here is an explanation of why a reversing loop is not a big challenge in DCC,...
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SPROG 2 (DCC decoders programming via computer)
Want to program decoders more easily, with your computer? Here is the SPROG 2. Why computer...
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DCC CVs (Configuration Variables) explained
Understanding Configuration Variables (CVs) is not that complicated. Here is my attempt at an...
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ESU ECoS II connectivity
What can you do with an ESU ECoS II DCC command station, apart from controlling trains?...
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Train ID with TrainController and MARCo
Train ID recognition is not required with a computer-controlled layout: with simple ON/OFF...
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DCC plugs overview (they’ve gone crazy)
Already familiar with the standard 6-Pin DCC plug, our friend “NEM 651” ? Meet Next18,...
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Axle detection: Resistive laquer or resistor?
If you are planning to automate your layout or have hidden tracks, detecting locomotives is not...
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