Soldering Iron | Soldering Tips | model train tips

model train soldering iron

Apply a dash of flux before soldering | keep tip clean | Use damp sponge between uses

Problems with Aftermarket Sound Installation : By Fred Krause

bachmann EMD dda40x

Recently, a customer purchased two of Bachmann’s EMD DDA40X Centennials with DCC on board. It’s a beautiful model compared to older Bachmann locomotives and is quite detailed. The customer had asked us if we could install sound in the engines and as it said “designed for aftermarket sound installation we said yes.

Trouble Shooting | DC Power Packs | How Your Train Works

Model Train DCpower Pack

If you ever run across a situation where your model train or trains don’t run… it’s wise to have the knowledge of how your train works under your belt.

Model Train Electronics | model railway electrical supplies

In reality classic model train layouts are the combination of three distinct hobbies bound together by voltage. The act of planning and creating scenery is an unmeasurable thrill for hundreds of thousands, yet the act of laying track and operating your model train set can be just as breath taking for millions. The single element that binds these two distinct hobbies is electronics.

Structures and Trains By FRED | HO, N, Z

Fred has forged relationships with a number of dealers and manufacturers to bring you… the end user, savings and discounts that will make you want to cry, laugh, and jump for joy!!!

DCCTrain.com | Model Train Electronics Shop

DCCTrain.com Model Train Electronics

These guys rock! They’ve got all it takes to rule the rails in hands free style. Atlas, Bachman Digitrax, you name it they carry it!

Digital Command Control |Multiple Boosters | Amperage Chart

When running large layouts, say for instance a large city scheme, you’re bound to have a healthy display of street lights and buildings with lit windows and moving figurines, turntables, switches, and other energy consuming accessories. You may find yourself in need of multiple boosters.

Digital Command Control | Boosters boost signal to DC motors

Before we dive into this latest subject I want to firstly explain the function of a booster as it relates to digital command control. Boosters convert the low currents admitted by your command station and “BOOST” the signal to a level usable by your model locomotive.

Digital Command Control | DCC | controls for model trains

The idea behind Digital Command Control is simply to empower the modeler with control over his environment. The concept sprouted in the 40′s when the granddaddy of model train companies (Lionel) brought to market a two channel unit.