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QUOTE: Originally posted by Student of Big Sky Blue DCC Lighting for passenger cars?????? Everyone sure seems to want to make things complicated these days. I just put lights in my passenger cars. Micro Disconects between cars. and but a Bettery in the Baggage Car. with an On Off Switch in the floor. Or is that to "1950s" for everyone now? James
QUOTE: Originally posted by csmith9474 I was going to make that suggestion myself. The diaphrams will hide the wiring.
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QUOTE: Originally posted by trainwreck100 James and Smitty: Where do you get these Micro-Disconnects? That sounds like exactly what I'm looking for. My idea was to put a decoder in one car, and put something like these disconnects in between them, but the reed switch sounds like the way to go for that. Greg
QUOTE: Originally posted by JPM335 Im also very interested in where you get micro disconnects. All my acela cars pick up power, if I link them all together electrically, no dirty track can stop me![:D]
QUOTE: Originally posted by Student of Big Sky Blue QUOTE: Originally posted by trainwreck100 James and Smitty: Where do you get these Micro-Disconnects? That sounds like exactly what I'm looking for. My idea was to put a decoder in one car, and put something like these disconnects in between them, but the reed switch sounds like the way to go for that. Greg QUOTE: Originally posted by JPM335 Im also very interested in where you get micro disconnects. All my acela cars pick up power, if I link them all together electrically, no dirty track can stop me![:D] I got mine from a bulk electronics store back in Jr. High. They are the same connectors that you find connecting the batteries to the reciever unit in Cordless Phones. However when I ran out. The store that I purchased them from had moved or gone out of business. (I don't know which) I have not had much luck finding them online. And Radio Shack looks at me like I am nuts. But I know that they have to be available some where. If anyone can direct me to some online suppliers or know where these connectors can be located. I to would appreciate this info. James
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QUOTE: Originally posted by trainwreck100 I'll try Synergy in Oklahoma City, other than that, my uncle worked in electronics for 25 years or more, so he'll know a good source. Greg
QUOTE: Originally posted by Student of Big Sky Blue QUOTE: Originally posted by trainwreck100 I'll try Synergy in Oklahoma City, other than that, my uncle worked in electronics for 25 years or more, so he'll know a good source. Greg If you find out could you email me so I can get some to. James