Need an old magazine article

[cefinkjr]

KenK:
[#ditto]
Ditto what Larry66 posted -- except my MR collection only goes back to the 60's. If Larry can't supply the article, let me know via e-mail and I'll try to get the article to you.

Larry: I know how old I am and, if your collection goes back to the 40's, you must be older than dirt![:D] Of course, you can claim to have inherited the older magazines in your collection. That's kind of like my wife claiming that our two grown daughters are mine by a previous marriage -- except they sure look a lot like her.[swg]

[jockellis]

Ken,
What kind of racing were you doing in 1993? I was doing go-kart racing, but after coming home on Saturday nights from the dirt tracks, I'd get the feeling that I was in "Psycho" when I took a shower and the water flowed red. But it sure was fun. And of course, racing is so cheap, not like model trains.
Jock Ellis

[Anonymous]

KenK, I know this is an old post, but if you need an Article from an old MR mag, I may be able to help you. I have a MR mag collection from the 40's to now. Email me off my profile & if you still need it, I will look it up & email it to you or mail you a printed copy.

Larry66

[KenK]

Dave, thanks for the help.

gtirr, you get the idea! And, I have already decided against the Bachmann system after
reading that it does not allow for adjustment of CVs.

Yes, this layout will be operated by ONE person, operating ONE train. The track plan is
not suited for more than one train, even though some of you may find such a thing
difficult to imagine.

Actually, this walk-around really isn't necessary, I just thought it would be a fun
electronics project. Yes, some of us like to actually MAKE stuff, rather than just buy it
ready to run or install.

[Anonymous]

You definitely don't need to waste money on DCC for a 5 X 8 layout that you'll be operating, most of the time, by yourself.
GML Enterprises has one of the best Walk-around throttles on the market called the "Rover." I've used one for over 10 years with no problems at all.
You can find GML at www.theGMLenterprises.com
And don't waste any money on Bachmann crap!!!!!!
Good luck,
gtirr

[jfugate]

You can get the Bachmann DCC system for a street price of about $70.

It's not fancy, but for a starter layout, it is DCC and it gets you started down the right path for later if you ever think you might build a larger layout some day. You'll probably have to replace the Bachmann system if you grow very much, but electronics get obsolete fast and you'll probably want to consider the latest crop of DCC systems at that time.

Plus you'll already have decoder equiped locos so you will be all set to upgrade.

In the meantime you can literally connect two wires to your 5x8 and start running multiple trains at the same time. It doesn't get much simpler.

[randybc2003]

I would consider your LHS owner a muckel-headed nincompoop for recomending AGAINST DCC for a small layout. The small layout will enable you to get into DCC in a managable manner, and train you in it's use. You can do things that would be difficult or confusing on a big layout. MR has done a couple of articles on DCC'ing small layouts.

[FRITSCHSR]

Ken,
I used 16 guage automotive wire from Atlas selectors for the main bus lines
and connected the wire from the Atlas terminal joiners to it. No problems.
Merry Christmas,
Dave

[Anonymous]

Originally posted by KenK

Years ago, before i took my second "break" from model railroading, I read an
issue of Model Railroader which gave plans for a walkaround throttle. I copied
down all the part #s and drew the diagram out, BUT, now I wish I had photocopied
the whole article. I think it was in the May 1987 MR, based on what the online
index tells me. I don't suppose anyone here has this article and would be willing
to send me a copy? / I don't have that perticular issue but i do have some old issues from Nmra with a walk around throttle if your interested in looking at this
you can e-mail me i will send them e-mail back to you.Might take a day to dig them out.

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