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Post by QcKraag on Jul 24, 2016 15:03:48 GMT -5
Here are a few found at exporail, sorry bout the quality, when I go back, I will bring my dcm and replace these
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Post by QcKraag on Jul 23, 2016 21:18:55 GMT -5
Ah great, can't wait to see them, especially with the beaver logo
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Post by QcKraag on Jul 23, 2016 7:29:16 GMT -5
I really hope the GEvo's will come in CP rail.... Really missing those in present day locos...
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Post by QcKraag on Jul 21, 2016 21:08:34 GMT -5
Saw the video of the train show on the model railroader site... The via rail looks sick, hope it wont be 2017... Especially since I also want the upcoming GE locos(with CP rail colors)
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Post by QcKraag on Jul 21, 2016 20:51:04 GMT -5
Thanks Rob, don't want to fry my rolling stock, everyone's help is greatly appreciated...
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Post by QcKraag on Jul 21, 2016 9:54:12 GMT -5
It would also be nice if AZL designed a dummy chassis for sound and permit us to buy different skins
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Post by QcKraag on Jul 20, 2016 22:52:41 GMT -5
So the psx-1 is what I am looking for, and it is factory set to 1amp?
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Post by QcKraag on Jul 20, 2016 18:27:48 GMT -5
Ok great, also doesn't the dcs-100 have a short protection? Or is a breaker better because it stays off until you fix the problem?
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Post by QcKraag on Jul 20, 2016 16:13:51 GMT -5
Thanks Rob, I think I have it figured out, your answers gave me the direction I needed
My volt meter has a V-ac setting that gave me the reading on dcc mode, I was looking at V-dc before on channel 00....
I will run it without the volt reducer but limit the power supply to 12v and run it on N setting. That seems to give me about 11.5 V-ac on the line and dc at about 8... if I run old locos...
I will also get the protection module you described...
Thanks
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Post by QcKraag on Jul 20, 2016 11:59:52 GMT -5
Well actually I know that AZL max is 12 and MTL is 10... But what I needed to know was is there a danger to not use the voltage reducer if I am not reaching those volts in dc mode on the 100, I really need specific answers to those 4 questions...
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Post by QcKraag on Jul 20, 2016 8:03:45 GMT -5
Thanks all, I ordered a no 8 for now, will try a no 6 eventually, compared the printout turnouts to the micro train turnout which really seemed to be a 4.25 turnout and thought I would be fine with either 6 or 8 and since I have plent of room, decided to try 8 first... Because of the cost of the jig...
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Post by QcKraag on Jul 20, 2016 8:00:59 GMT -5
i am installing a digitrax super chief 5 amp on my layout and have a few questions.
1. i have an adjustable power supply for computers that permits me to set voltage anywhere from 12 to 24 volts. When the super chief is on N setting, nommatter the voltage I feed the dcs-100, my max voltage is 8.65 volts on the tracks when I test with a volt meter and full speed at 00 setting for dc running. Is this normal?
2. On HO setting, I get 10.3 volts. Is this too high for MTL locos? And is there a amperage or wattage danger? Max amps on the power supply is on 20 volts or less=6 amps, above 20 volts is max 5 amps
3. What voltage should I send the dcs-100?
4. Do I need a UP6Z voltage reducer?
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Post by QcKraag on Jul 7, 2016 16:27:00 GMT -5
I am pretty new to Z scale and still have a few kinks to etch out but I am planning on making my own turnouts and was wondering what would be the optimal turnout size for freight and passenger cars?
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Post by QcKraag on Jul 1, 2016 9:28:06 GMT -5
Any update and news about the P42 release date?
Also a via rail passenger cars would be nice...especially the panorama dome car by colorado railcar...
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