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  1. DCC in Large Scale
    I have a problem with a Phoenix PB9 in my LGB F7, it’s run on track power NCE DCC system with a Digitrax DCC board. The engine sounds quit working if the locomotive stops operating momentarily like with a derailment or similar situation. By that I mean the actual sound of the prime mover...
  2. Hello. I would like to create a single track point-to-point layout outdoors with an automatic reversing loop at each end. I guess you could also call it a single track dog bone design. I am using a Train Engineer “Revolution” DC track power system, and do not wish to convert to DCC nor...
  3. This Heisler was either a kit or scratch-built. It is mostly brass construction and features a central motor geared to the driveshaft that sends power to both trucks. It appears to be roughly 1:29/1:32 scale. It is shown next to a Bachmann 1:22.5 boxcar for reference. It is set up with RC (comes...
  4. LMS Princess Coronation 4-6-2 class 7P designed by William Stanier in 1937. This is the Kingscale version in Gauge 3 Gauge 3 is a size up from 1 gauge and trains run 2 1/2" track. The increase in size allows you to drive from the cab reducing the need for RC thus giving the driver a better...
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