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Good DCC/Sound combo boards, delay the motor operation (Controlled DC mode).  THe advantage is that you can get sound before the engine starts moving.  If you use any sound only board, thesound will not be synchronous to the engine bahavio ... by Axel Tillmann in Beginner's Forum on 11 Sep 2012 04:26 AM RE: remote couplers It is 44.95 per side of the car so 89.90 for two by Axel Tillmann in DCC in Large Scale on 02 Sep 2012 04:47 PM RE: remote couplers Posted By mbendebba on 31 Aug 2012 09:58 AM Posted By Axel Tillmann on 31 Aug 2012 09:34 AM Posted By mbendebba on 31 Aug 2012 09:25 AM With the Automatic Uncoupler from Massoth, there is no need for a "Waltz", a "Tengo", or a "Cha, Cha, Cha". Pre ... by Axel Tillmann in DCC in Large Scale on 31 Aug 2012 02:05 PM RE: QSI Titan and "direct drive" smoke Posted By Cougar Rock Rail on 31 Aug 2012 09:28 AM The smoke heater is tied to the REAR cab light, not the FRONT cab light.... both it and the fan outputs are in a group that is controlled by F12... Are you kidding me?? Sounds to me like someone is ... by Axel Tillmann in DCC in Large Scale on 31 Aug 2012 01:43 PM RE: remote couplers Posted By krs on 31 Aug 2012 12:53 AM Posted By Axel Tillmann on 30 Aug 2012 04:11 PM ZIMO has the Waltz function for years in their decoders, inclduing in HO.  So not a problem. Axel,   I'm not sure...are you following the Zimo Yahoo fo ... by Axel Tillmann in DCC in Large Scale on 31 Aug 2012 09:40 AM RE: remote couplers Posted By mbendebba on 31 Aug 2012 09:25 AM With the Automatic Uncoupler from Massoth, there is no need for a "Waltz", a "Tengo", or a "Cha, Cha, Cha". Press the button, the hook is lowered, lower part of loop is pushed foward , locomotive uncoupled ... by Axel Tillmann in DCC in Large Scale on 31 Aug 2012 09:34 AM RE: New Massoth digital uncoupler Posted By Greg Elmassian on 29 Aug 2012 10:51 AM ....I wish that someone in Europe would embrace some knuckle coupler that is not the size of an elephant, ....Greg How about a Hook and Loop that is half the size of a knuckle coupler and allows you t ... by Axel Tillmann in DCC in Large Scale on 30 Aug 2012 04:17 PM RE: remote couplers ZIMO has the Waltz function for years in their decoders, inclduing in HO.  So not a problem. by Axel Tillmann in DCC in Large Scale on 30 Aug 2012 04:11 PM RE: Merging question 15, 22, 30, 45 degree crossing are much more material and more work, hence the prices are higher.  If you can't go down to R4 for rolling stock reasons, then R7 is your best bet, the double slip switches are a more expensive then two R7. by Axel Tillmann in Beginner's Forum on 22 Aug 2012 01:05 PM RE: Electric vs manual switches On the bench without any dirt you need about 2.5 Lbs axle pressure to push the points over.  With increasing time in outdoor operations this will go to 3-4 Lbs.  While engine (except those with pilot trucks) may not be the problem, cars ac ... by Axel Tillmann in Beginner's Forum on 22 Aug 2012 06:48 AM RE: Inquiry on locomotives Tony - can you imagine, we are pulling on the same side of the rope  Little Big Haulers, Toy Train, Thomas the Tank, Eggliners, serve as attempts to attract the younger generation into the hobby, whom we wouldn't give a $800 engine to play with ... by Axel Tillmann in Product Reviews on 21 Aug 2012 04:38 AM RE: Merging question Posted By aceinspp on 20 Aug 2012 05:09 PM From your post Micky how will you return to the inside track.  Your statement is a bit confusing as to what you actually want to accomplish.  Later RJD You must have type at the same time by Axel Tillmann in Beginner's Forum on 20 Aug 2012 05:20 PM RE: Inquiry on locomotives Posted By TonyWalsham on 20 Aug 2012 04:20 PM I've never understood why manufacturers do not make scale models. There are at least two markets available out there. Modelers who prefer scale models and modelers that don't care if they can only buy no ... by Axel Tillmann in Product Reviews on 20 Aug 2012 05:04 PM RE: Merging question How do you intend to go from the outside track back to the inside track?   In the above drawn track plan (it would help if you would post even a sketch on paper if you disagree with the track plan) you could use a double slip switch instead of ... by Axel Tillmann in Beginner's Forum on 20 Aug 2012 04:48 PM RE: Inquiry on locomotives Posted By Greg Elmassian on 19 Aug 2012 09:55 AM Jeeze guys, Kevin, you should not allow yourself to be baited, you are a moderator... and Axel, shame on you for being negative about "rubber scale" and not mentioning the biggest offender LGB!! "wit ... by Axel Tillmann in Product Reviews on 20 Aug 2012 05:39 AM RE: Inquiry on locomotives Posted By aopagary on 17 Aug 2012 03:43 PM just to be fair, though, i notice you did leave out one...    1:32 on 45mm track = 56.693", a difference of 0.193" from prototype   cheers...gary       You must be kidding me& ... by Axel Tillmann in Product Reviews on 19 Aug 2012 06:54 AM RE: Inquiry on locomotives If we say, "Something is to scale", that normally applies that every direction is more or less to scale.  With that said 1/29 is not a scale, albeit often described as such.   Standard gauge railroads can only be represented "to-scale" on ... by Axel Tillmann in Product Reviews on 17 Aug 2012 10:15 AM RE: To-Be-Named Railway Build Thread Real X-switches can be found here:   http://www.train-li-usa.com/store/s...9_220.html   One example   by Axel Tillmann in Beginner's Forum on 15 Aug 2012 04:12 AM RE: Derailing in curves Is the track sectional or bend?   And how did you bend it?   What is the brand and type of the 4-axle cars? by Axel Tillmann in Beginner's Forum on 14 Aug 2012 11:59 AM RE: I'm new here Willkommen auf MLS, Manuela.  Axel Upton, Massachussetts, USA by Axel Tillmann in Beginner's Forum on 05 Aug 2012 05:58 AM RE: THE BEST LOCO EVER. PLEASE VOTE Is it allowed to put a few European Engines into the running     or Electroengines     by Axel Tillmann in Beginner's Forum on 22 Jul 2012 08:35 AM RE: Piko vs TrainLi switches Just be aware of the differences, i.e. Code 250, Code 332.  I had a mixed environment in my layout at one point in time (couldn't get a particular switch or a crossing in code 332) and used transition clamps.  For my needs and operational ... by Axel Tillmann in Track, Trestles, Bridges and Roadbed on 21 Jul 2012 05:31 AM RE: Piko vs TrainLi switches Just for clarification.  Frog# and R (which stands for radius) have no correlation - or extremley limited correlation.   Train-Li switches use a R designator to indicate the closest radius in feet and that is a new standard (now 1 yea ... by Axel Tillmann in Track, Trestles, Bridges and Roadbed on 20 Jul 2012 06:27 AM RE: Small black electrical block connectors Sorry forgot the number 508 529 9166 by Axel Tillmann in Beginner's Forum on 15 Jul 2012 08:15 PM Page 1 of 28 1 2 3 4 5 > >> Active Forums 4.2