RE: G scale club in MA? Posted By Phippsburg Eric on 16 May 2012 12:45 PM Stan and Debbie-- I looked at your web site...that is an impressive layout! how much track is there? looks like miles ( at least to scale ) How much gradient is there? looks like you up and down at bit...or should I say a LOT! By the w...... 22 May 2012 05:54 AM Clubs and Associations (0)

RE: G scale club in MA? You might also be interested in NELS2012 which is an event being put on by large scale clubs in MA and NH. On Friday evening June 1, we will have an operating session on the SJR&P. http://www.tttrains.com/sjrp/    On Saturday June 2 we will have a steam-up and a bring your tra...... 12 May 2012 07:47 PM Clubs and Associations (0)

RE: DCC Systems? The SJR&P uses a Digital plus by Lenz system with seven 10 amp power districts. The power districts use a combination of LV200s and pairs of LV102s. We use a DCC track voltage of 21.5V DCC. I could parallel more then 2 LV102s but perfer a 10 amp limit per district. Power is provided using 6 Aris...... 26 Apr 2012 08:10 PM DCC in Large Scale (0)

New England Large Scale 2012 The New England Large Scale meet of 2012 will be held June 1-3. This event is based in Chelmsford MA on Friday and Saturday and around the NH and MA areas on Sunday. This multi-day event will include an operation session on Friday, a bring your train and run social event on Saturday and a vari...... 27 Mar 2012 07:00 PM Large Scale Events (0)

RE: Phoenix and G Wire Receiver Posted By Truthman on 11 Mar 2012 02:24 PM This has probably been asked before, but, since the QSI Titan is endlessly delayed, can I use the Phoenix P8 with a QSI G wire receiver for R/C battery control? The G wire receiver will transmit all the DCC packets and works just fine with a Len...... 17 Mar 2012 08:55 PM RC/Battery Operations (0)

RE: Metal gear replacement for Bachmann connie I have been using a couple of 2-8-0 locomotives with a brass gear for about a year.  They work very well.   As my other 2-8-0s fail I will be ordering the axle gear option that Bachmann now has in stock. One replacement I did had a split Bachman axle gear and the other had a NWSL...... 17 Mar 2012 08:40 PM Rolling Stock (0)

RE: Safe? Posted By lownote on 25 Jan 2012 05:39 AM     The lenz decoder has what Lenz calls the "power III" capacitor bank which powers the motor (and the headlights) over dirty track. It doesn't appear to power lights driven from the function outputs, because I see more flicker from the marke...... 25 Jan 2012 01:24 PM DCC in Large Scale (0)

RE: DCC for Aristocraft Posted By Greg Elmassian on 27 Sep 2011 10:09 AM Yes, virtually ANY decoder can have caps added, the question was about them being provided stock, and on the board. I was responding to Al's statement: "I would recommend Zimo power/sound decoders. Zimo has the best slow speed control and can...... 27 Sep 2011 02:36 PM Beginner's Forum (0)

RE: backmann k 27 Posted By StanleyAmes on 09 Aug 2011 08:43 AM Posted By trainman844 on 31 Jul 2011 11:20 AM i have a bachmann k 27 with the dc dummy board that is fried and bachmann says they cant get this board the engine will not run without it any suggestions??? I appoligize.  The text of my me...... 11 Aug 2011 12:13 PM Beginner's Forum (0)

DC Supplies in use I am trying to get a better understanding of the DC track power supplies and controllers people are using today on their Large Scale railroads. It would be helpful if those using DC track power could reply with what they are currently using. Thanks Stan... 11 Aug 2011 12:02 PM Traditional Power (16)