MRC Synchro Sound2

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MRC Synchro Sound2 To get truly big sound out of your Digital Command Control-equipped locomotive, you need a big speaker. Unfortunately, that’s just not possible in smaller scales. Model Rectifier Corp. has addressed this problem with the Synchro Sound2, a standalone speaker equipped with a DCC sound decoder. The Synchro Sound2 is meant to be […]

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Handbook of layout wiring

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Layouts controlled with a conventional transformer are still as popular and practical as ever. The basic electrical principles of this setup haven’t changed since their origin, but you may find it helpful to refresh your understanding of how things work. William Zuback Of all the questions fielded by the staff of Classic Toy Trains, inquiries […]

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City Terminal & Transfer Series: Episode 16 Running Trains

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In this final installment of our O gauge City Terminal & Transfer Railway series, Kent and Bob jump to the task of selecting and connecting a power supply needed to power the trains and accessories. But before all focus turns to the trains, David returns to add a finishing touch to the scenery and recap […]

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Digikeijs DR5000 Digicentral DCC command station

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Setting up the DR5000 is easy but requires a Microsoft Windows PC. Shown here are the adjustable power supply and the DR5000 command station. Laptop not included. The DR5000 works with a variety of wireless and wired throttles that use Loconet and XpressNet interfaces. The device also supports several smartphone apps. One of the challenges […]

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City Terminal & Transfer Series: Episode 14 Sparking Interest

Kent Johnson and Bob Keller working on an O gauge layout

With the scenery in place on our O gauge CT&T layout, Kent and Bob turn their attention to adding the structures that will give the Big City an urban/industrial appearance. Follow along to see how the guys wire up the illuminated structures from Menards, MTH, and Woodland Scenics! […]

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DCC Programming: Epsiode 20 Steam Locomotive Drift

Title screen for DCC Programming, Episode 20: Steam Locomotive Drift

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Dana Kawala, senior editor for Model Railroader magazine, is back with more digital command control (DCC) tips, techniques, and insights. In this episode, Dana examines a realistic steam locomotive sound effect that’s barely audible! On the MR&T HO scale layout, Dana shows how to […]

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DCC Programming: Epsiode 20 Steam Locomotive Drift

Title screen for DCC Programming, Episode 20: Steam Locomotive Drift

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Dana Kawala, senior editor for Model Railroader magazine, is back with more digital command control (DCC) tips, techniques, and insights. In this episode, Dana examines a realistic steam locomotive sound effect that’s barely audible! On the MR&T HO scale layout, Dana shows how to […]

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