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#76
HO / Re: DCC not on board!!!
May 19, 2011, 07:47:45 PM
I just went to that link and there is nothing there saying it's dcc.  The one left of it is and the last three are.

Kevin
#77
HO / Re: slow and getting slower
May 19, 2011, 01:09:44 AM
I have the same problem, same loco, same Dynamis...........once you hit half throttle speed is maxed out but chuff keeps increasing all the way to full throttle.  This unit was brand new 2 weeks ago.  I don't find a CV to control Max speed just start.  Any suggestions?

Kevin
#78
HO / Re: 30 degree crossing
May 17, 2011, 07:58:29 PM
I used one to cross from inside track across outer to a staging yard I added to park trains.  Everyone need at least one crossing to use that nice interlocking tower we just built.
Kevin
#79
HO / Re: Spectrum 4-6-0 DCC-W/Sound
May 16, 2011, 04:41:37 AM
and here I thought Jim's "0" key stuck
#80
General Discussion / Re: spectrum steam
May 15, 2011, 10:57:54 PM
Correction....jumper might be for operating without sound decoder.  Here's a link where you can get User's and Tech Manuals


http://www.soundtraxx.com/factory/OEM%20pages/Bachmann/Bachmann.php
#81
General Discussion / Re: spectrum steam
May 15, 2011, 10:29:57 PM
I think that might be jumper for DC operation.
#82
HO / Re: DCC On Board does not run with Dynamis
May 12, 2011, 10:52:14 PM
Sorry, I didn't see your last post.  Have you tried giving it a four digit address like maybe the road#?
#83
HO / Re: DCC On Board does not run with Dynamis
May 12, 2011, 10:43:52 PM
Is the loco new or did you get it used?
#84
Don't forget the European and probably Aussie is 50 cycle and North American is 60 cycle.
#85
HO / Re: DCC On Board does not run with Dynamis
May 12, 2011, 01:38:01 AM
Is the hand set communicating with the base?
#86
HO / Re: Sprung trucks
May 12, 2011, 01:28:54 AM
K487
I think I'm with you on this one.  Even after changing wheels sets they still derail.....just less.  Even if it is the track or turnouts none of my other rolling stock acts like these do.

Kevin
#87
General Discussion / Re: CN #3254 at Steamtown
May 11, 2011, 04:56:31 PM
Great video......when the steam gets to the sunlight it gives the impression it's disappearing back into the past.
Loved it.
Kevin
#88
HO / Re: 45 degree crossring
May 10, 2011, 10:59:14 PM
I've used flex track for odd lengths that I needed  and just add something for a road bed.  I didn't bother cutting off the end of the EZ track.....flex track will span that short of a distance with no problem and some ballast covers it up.  This way when you change things around again your EZ track isn't cut to pieces.  Or lay some tubing under it  for culverts.

Kevin
#89
HO / Re: Sprung trucks
May 10, 2011, 10:50:24 PM
Well....the hose hose height was OK......the wheels looked in gauge.......sooooo.......I changed out the wheels sets on the offending truck anyway...........low and behold..........no more derailments.  I'd better get a few more packs.  Anyplace to get wheels sets in bulk of 100?   Thanks to all for the tips.

Kevin
#90
HO / Re: Sprung trucks
May 09, 2011, 02:28:08 PM
Thanks for the replies.  I've been slowly replacing with metal wheels as operating budget permits.  I totally agree about those plastic wheels that seam to gunk up with all those mystery compounds.   I bought some cars with sprung trucks from an estate sale so I don't know how old they are but do the springs get weak?  2 of the cars seem to derail at turnouts 90% of the time.  Of course now that I said that maybe I sure check the couplers. (duh).  I think also one of them might be a little off balance (to the starboard side.....had to get that boating reference in there).

Kevin