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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Tag: DCC
Model train buses: a happy mess (Loconet, CAN, BiDiB, LCC, S88..)
Loconet, CAN, BiDiB, RS-Bus, Xpressnet, Ecoslink, B-Bus… the list is long. Beside the tracks...
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Automated Train registration? DCC-A (RCN-218) after RailCom Plus
Putting a new locomotive on your layout should be simple and plug and play… this isn’t...
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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...
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ESU E24 / Next28: Yet another confusing DCC digital interface?
Oh boy, here we are again. We still haven’t achieved a standard digital interface in most...
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Capacitors for smoother sides: Zimo STACO review
I’ve been adding capacitors to my locomotives for smoother rides for a while now, but the...
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DCC command stations for smartphone era model trains
New command stations are coming out, and the smartphone/tablet owner is targeted. Market changes...
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Digital model railroading: 2017 news roundup
It’s that time of the year when EU manufacturers release new items catalogues…an...
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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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Digital model railroading: 2016 news roundup
2016 is there, and European manufacturers have announced what’s to come… No...
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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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Doehler & Haass SD18A: Next18 sound decoder review
DCC decoders are hard to choose, lately I have been using the Doehler & Haass SD18A quite a...
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Hobbytrain Rottenkraftwagen KLV 53 converted (sound, Next18)
The Rottenkraftwagen KLV 53 is a funny little track work engine. As any other train in N scale,...
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DH05C and DH10C decoders from Doehler & Haass
Quick overview of 2 decoders (DH05C and DH10C) that I have discovered recently. From whom? I have...
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Function Decoders: Tams FD-R basic and DH FH05A
Quick overview of 2 cheap decoders that can come quite handy in N-scale cars: the Tams FD-R basic...
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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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Kato N TGV OUIGO sound (ESU Loksound Micro v5 in both engines)
Minitrix Glaskasten - With Zimo Sound, Staco Stay alive and led lighting
Just playing on the unfinished layout 😍#modeltrains
« Triplette » BB900 / BB8100, triple unit traction, common with BB900s, but not so much with BB8100s
SNCF BB 902 Limoges (N Hobby66) - Zimo MS 500 sound
So cute 🥰🚂🚃 1987 Kittel-Kessel model by Arnold N with brushless motor, sound, power buffer, LEDs.
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