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Decoder recommendation for soon to be released Atlas N Scale S-2

February 7 2015

Tony's recommends the following  decoders for soon to be released Atlas...

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I want an 8-pin NMRA (NEM652) plug on my TSU-1000!

January 30 2015

Thank you to Bruce and Mr DCC University. That's easy....

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What on earth is PID control, and why is it in my decoder?!

January 30 2015

Detlef's Explanation of PID's It would appear a brief primer...

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Back ElectroMotive Force Known as BEMF Explained

January 30 2015

Jim Betz wrote up this very nice summary: The goal...

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Micro Tsunami N Scale SD45 Installation Photos

January 30 2015

Here is a good example of stuffing 10 #s of...

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Navigating the Stationary Decoder and Switch Machine Jungle

January 2 2015

by Don Fiehmann Don Fiehman drafted this handy guide as...

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Lenz Asymmetrical DCC and ABC

December 20 2014

by Don Fiehmann Don Fiehmann drafted this to show us...

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Configuring Consist Functions and Lighting Operations Made Easy

December 20 2014

Bob Collett has taken the time to create a tip...

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Dual Decoder Installations

December 20 2014

Please note this article was originally written in the early...

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Using Low Voltage Lamps with DCC Decoders

December 20 2014

by Don Fiehmann • Download in PDF format (55 kB)...

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DCC Motor Control with Back-EMF and P-I-D

December 20 2014

by Don Fiehmann August 21, 2006 PDF Version (137 kB)...

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Isolate The Motor

December 19 2014

For DC permanent magnet powered locomotives, the decoder must be...

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Decoder Diagram

December 19 2014

Once you have chosen the right decoder and tested it,...

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Instructions, Planning

December 19 2014

Each manufacturer provides instructions with decoders. Read them! Take a...

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Is Decoder Installation Difficult?

December 19 2014

New HO and bigger engines do have NMRA plug for...

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Decoder Installation

December 19 2014

Because every engine is different we will cover only the...

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Decoder Comparison Matrix

December 19 2014

Updated June 2007 Download in printer-friendly PDF format Locomotive Speed...

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Digitrax DCC Hints and Tips Updated for 2013

December 18 2014

By Don Fiehmann Updated by Norm Stenzel 3/2/2013 Don Fiehmann,...

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How to Rescue a Faulty Decoder

December 18 2014

What to do When Decoders are Not Working: The ability...

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Installing LEDs with DCC Decoders

December 18 2014

by Don Fiehmann Download in PDF format (43 kB) Thanks...

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Adapt-A-Board by Traintek LLC Makes Plug N Play Possible for USA G Scale Trains- August 15, 2012

February 18 2014

August 15, 2012 Adapt-A-Board by Traintek LLC Makes Plug N...

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Tsunami Tech Notes From Santa Fe Modelers

January 29 2014

The East Coast Santa Fe Modelers Association members have put...

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Improving Sound Athearn U50

January 29 2014

The Athearn U50 Impressive Grille Work Diminishes Sound Decoder Performance...

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Soundtraxx: March 23, 1998

January 8 2014

Speakers: Two 1" speakers or our elliptical 1.2x1.7 will fit...

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