Joe your video are wonderful keep em coming, can wait to see more,,,im doing an KCS/NS N scale large layout myself,, love your back drops and will be using your idea thanks for your help. Gary,,,,
Looking good,I also model n gauge.Florida firefighter and EMT now retired.This hobby can really help with stress levels we can and do encounter being in the fire service.Stay safe brother.Will be back in a bit to see whats going on
Steve1749 once you learn it you will never go back, trust me! The cost is a little higher, but operations are worth it. Also with all the new products coming out in n scale it is exciting. Glad you enjoyed, thanks for watching.
Nice to see you're up and running 👍🏻 I always wire my layout with my dcs 100 live ( on) , the PM42 tell me when they're a short so no mistake is possible I run my layout ( 30+) loco and 8th of them have sound with 1 DCS 100 , I wonder if I will need another booster if there's all running at the same time , time will tell , for sure you got all the power you need with 13 amps
Thanks Pat for the good words. I mostly decided to break up the layout into four districts, because I want sound on all locos and I want sound cars, second because I don't want shorts in the yard or staging effecting the main line. BTW I love how GNRL is coming together!
Great videos!!! Love watching your layout grow and develop. I was looking for those RR meters online and haven't been able to find them. Any chance I could get a link?
Hi Joe my name is Neil schwerdt in west valley City Utah. I liked your video what is the size of your cabinet for your DCC ? I'm buying a ps2021 I DCC digatrax system & I've got two DP150. My lay out is 18x14 feet. Again I like your cabinet from Neil schwerdt 11/1/21
Hi Joe - watching some of your first videos. Do you use any circuit breakers on your layout? If so, which brands do you use? I didn’t see one hooked up in this video.
At this time I haven’t install any breakers. I have planned the wiring to have all the branch lines on breakers. It became apparent during the op sessions that they were really needed. I have to get to it before operations being again. I’m looks at using the Digitrax PM42. I will definitely do a video when I install it.
I used simple Ty-wraps to hold the Command Stations and some other power system units that don't have screw mounting. Very cheap and quick. Did you plan your wiring early on for possible block detection and signaling prior to connecting to terminal strips and back to your DCS100 or DB150? Regarding the tools for Loconet, invest in good tools once and take care of them!
Hey Joe, could you provide some extra info regarding the RRampMeters. The same Version1? unit from DCCSpecialties doesn't quite look the same ans i'd assume that the labels come with it? I'm looking at purchasing the same unit and an curious
I have a Digitrax Chief starter set and am ready to take the DCC plunge. It has a DCS 200, but there was never a power supply included. You never mentioned anything about your power supplies. I'm not real interested in paying over $200 for the recommended PS2012E! Yours obviously are not that extensive/expensive. What's the facts, Jack?
The power supplies I was were the PS 615's I had to use three. The power supply you are referring to is for multiples unit. In retro I probably should have used that because I have the command station and three boosters. They get you one way or the other. LOL! Thanks for watching.
Hi my name is Neil Schwerdt in west valley city ,UTAH. I like the box you built could I get the size of the box you built again thank you from Neil Schwerdt 9 / 25 / 21
I just sub'd you back and I'm glad I did! You're at the point I was (almost) when I dismantled my last layout. Hopefully we can help each other out. I never thought to use RRAmpmeters, good idea. Question: are you using circuit breaker cards?
I do like your setup but i will warn you about your power supplies. The PS514 is a BAD downgrade from the PS515 that is replaced. Digitrax calls it a 5amp power supply but it only puts out about 3.5 amps. I tried one when they came out and took it back ASAP. What you want yo get is the NEC 5 amp power supply. www.walthers.com/exec/productinfo/524-215 here is the link to the Walthers website so you know what you are looking for. It is the same as the OLD PS515. It is the same price and you get the Amps that you need!!!!
Joe your video are wonderful keep em coming, can wait to see more,,,im doing an KCS/NS N scale large layout myself,, love your back drops and will be using your idea thanks for your help. Gary,,,,
Looking good,I also model n gauge.Florida firefighter and EMT now retired.This hobby can really help with stress levels we can and do encounter being in the fire service.Stay safe brother.Will be back in a bit to see whats going on
You are absolutely right Jeff i had to retire from EMS due to a auto acc. After 26yrs and i find going to my trains work for my stress too
The DCC system is scary stuff for a new model railroader like myself, but that is the way to go. Thanks for the detailed descriptions..
Steve1749 once you learn it you will never go back, trust me! The cost is a little higher, but operations are worth it. Also with all the new products coming out in n scale it is exciting. Glad you enjoyed, thanks for watching.
Great update keep up the good work my friend.
Nice to see you're up and running 👍🏻
I always wire my layout with my dcs 100 live ( on) , the PM42 tell me when they're a short so no mistake is possible
I run my layout ( 30+) loco and 8th of them have sound with 1 DCS 100 , I wonder if I will need another booster if there's all running at the same time , time will tell , for sure you got all the power you need with 13 amps
Thanks Pat for the good words. I mostly decided to break up the layout into four districts, because I want sound on all locos and I want sound cars, second because I don't want shorts in the yard or staging effecting the main line. BTW I love how GNRL is coming together!
Central Jersey Conrail in N Scale w
Tony strains you talking about in Cedar Grove
tonystrains.com/
thank you for sharing
Thanks for watching!
Do you have any ur90 for the guys still running infaready throttles?
Yes I’m running with on UR90 centrally located on the peninsula.
Great videos!!! Love watching your layout grow and develop. I was looking for those RR meters online and haven't been able to find them. Any chance I could get a link?
Hi Joe my name is Neil schwerdt in west valley City Utah.
I liked your video what is the size of your cabinet for your DCC ?
I'm buying a ps2021 I DCC digatrax system & I've got two DP150.
My lay out is 18x14 feet.
Again I like your cabinet from Neil schwerdt 11/1/21
Thank you. The cabinet is 30 wide by 42 tall. It has served me well.
Hi Joe - watching some of your first videos. Do you use any circuit breakers on your layout? If so, which brands do you use? I didn’t see one hooked up in this video.
At this time I haven’t install any breakers. I have planned the wiring to have all the branch lines on breakers. It became apparent during the op sessions that they were really needed. I have to get to it before operations being again. I’m looks at using the Digitrax PM42. I will definitely do a video when I install it.
I used simple Ty-wraps to hold the Command Stations and some other power system units that don't have screw mounting. Very cheap and quick. Did you plan your wiring early on for possible block detection and signaling prior to connecting to terminal strips and back to your DCS100 or DB150? Regarding the tools for Loconet, invest in good tools once and take care of them!
Jon Frost no I did not plan for signaling, planned for block detection on the hidden areas only. The layout is dark territory running with form D's.
Thanks for the video. What size wire are you using for your feeder bus? Thanks
16 gauge stranded wire
THANK YOU FOR JOY WATCH DETAIL VIDEO
Thank you for watching.
thank you for showing.
Hey Joe, could you provide some extra info regarding the RRampMeters. The same Version1? unit from DCCSpecialties doesn't quite look the same ans i'd assume that the labels come with it? I'm looking at purchasing the same unit and an curious
What are you talking about Tony’s trains in New Jersey
tonystrains.com/
No this site. I think they are in VT.
Can you give me a link and model # for the panel meters please?
If you want to do some sound install with loksound select micro there great info here www.therailwire.net/forum/index.php?topic=31981.0
I have a Digitrax Chief starter set and am ready to take the DCC plunge. It has a DCS 200, but there was never a power supply included. You never mentioned anything about your power supplies. I'm not real interested in paying over $200 for the recommended PS2012E! Yours obviously are not that extensive/expensive. What's the facts, Jack?
The power supplies I was were the PS 615's I had to use three. The power supply you are referring to is for multiples unit. In retro I probably should have used that because I have the command station and three boosters. They get you one way or the other. LOL! Thanks for watching.
Hi my name is Neil Schwerdt in west valley city ,UTAH.
I like the box you built could I get the size of the box you built again thank you from Neil Schwerdt 9 / 25 / 21
Sorry for not getting back to you 42" tall and 30 " wide. Thanks for watching!
I just sub'd you back and I'm glad I did! You're at the point I was (almost) when I dismantled my last layout. Hopefully we can help each other out. I never thought to use RRAmpmeters, good idea. Question: are you using circuit breaker cards?
I do like your setup but i will warn you about your power supplies. The PS514 is a BAD downgrade from the PS515 that is replaced. Digitrax calls it a 5amp power supply but it only puts out about 3.5 amps. I tried one when they came out and took it back ASAP. What you want yo get is the NEC 5 amp power supply. www.walthers.com/exec/productinfo/524-215 here is the link to the Walthers website so you know what you are looking for. It is the same as the OLD PS515. It is the same price and you get the Amps that you need!!!!
Thanks for the tip!
Homosote? You mean Masonite I assume.