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Track Wiring
Posted by Anonymous on Friday, January 24, 2003 12:59 PM
I am new to Model railroading. I plan on constructing the the Union Pacific lay out as featured in "N Scale Model Railroading" by Robert Schleicher. The closest hobby shop is some 75 miles away and I need help on wiring this layout. I plan on purchasing a DCC unit. What else do I need and where do I make connections.

Thanks for the help
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Posted by Anonymous on Friday, January 24, 2003 6:21 PM
Semper Fi, Semperfi,

What you need is a book or books, because there's not enough time or space to elaborate on all the nuances of DCC wiring. I recommend DCC Made Easy and Easy Model Railroad Wiring. You can order them online by clicking on the links. DCC Made Easy hasn't come off the press yet, but Easy Model Railroad Wiring covers the essentials of wiring for DCC.

Regards,

Paul Schmidt
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Posted by Anonymous on Monday, January 27, 2003 9:55 AM
Semper,
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Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, January 28, 2003 12:59 PM
Semper,

Well I sure messed up the previous attempt to post a reply.

I looked at the Digitrax web page for the requirements of a basic operating system and it would be kinda vague to someone who hasn't actually had hands on the items.

There is a digitrax users group at:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/digitrax/messages

You should be able to get everything you need at that site.


Ken (Ret GySgt, USMC), D&J Railroad, Stafford, VA


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