Category Archives: Electronics

Neat Wiring Idea

Posted on March 10, 2013 by carma001

Here’s a neat way to organize your wiring… I use Arlington Drive Rings. They are economical and simple to use. I used the 1/2″ size and got them from Cableorganizer.com. They cost about $15 for 100 pc.s.

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Control Panels

Posted on February 28, 2013 by carma001

Making more control panels, this one is on the hidden staging level. It routes the trains either up to main level via a grade or routes the train into the west staging yard. Panels are constructed on 1/8″ Masonite. I … Continue reading →

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Building DCCODs

Posted on January 11, 2013 by carma001

Got down to the basement to build some of Bruce Chubb’s DCCOD occupancy detectors. I have 21 to build, building these circuits yourself helps keep the costs down and it’s fun.

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Layout Lighting (Don’t have a catchy title for this one)

Posted on June 6, 2012 by carma001

Layout lighting is another area where there are many trains of thought (that was pretty catchy-though). Florescent tubes are one option… with this method there are choices for tube color, number of tubes, fixture spacing and a concern of UV … Continue reading →

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Modular Club – Wiring Challenges

Posted on May 20, 2012 by carma001

Just got a call on Saturday from the Big Guy “Leonard”, he called and was asking about some wood, well anyway he mentioned the Club’s next set-up at the Fox Run Retirement Village on June 2 & 3rd. He also … Continue reading →

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Hidden Staging – expanding beyond…..

Posted on May 7, 2012 by carma001

Staging is an area of model railroading that has changed over the years. At first the concept did not exist, railroads could only handle as many cars as you could see or hold on the visible portion of the layout. … Continue reading →

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WI Throttle

Posted on May 3, 2012 by carma001

I saw some information on a throttle called a WI Throttle and since you never have to many throttles. I thought this would be a good thing. It is a good thing… this is cool. -First I needed a way for … Continue reading →

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