Q1 - Hi, I am looking to purchase some blank Printed Circuit Board so I can put my switches and lights all together. Can someone suggest a retail source online? Also does any one know were there might be some photos to look at to get some ideas?
Q2 - I operate my train set from Hornby Transformers and Hornby speed controllers; my problem is that sometimes they cut out and I have to wait some time for them to start again. Do they have cut-outs inside the speed controllers and how could I avoid this happening in the future?
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Friday, November 13, 2009
Control Console
Dave has two questions he is hoping someone can assist him with:
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Unpublished Questions
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1. Lacked sufficient detail. (To get a good answer you need to supply ALL the relevant information).
2. Difficult to understand. (Questions need to be very clear and precise for readers to fully comprehend the problem you want them to solve. Most experienced model railroaders will not bother trying to answer a question that is confusing).
3. Poor punctuation and grammar. (We can correct minor errors in sentence structure and spelling, but we do recommend readers check and correct what they write BEFORE they submit a question. We want to make this blog easy to read and maintain a high standard).
4. ALL CAPS. (Some readers submit their questions in ALL CAPS in the hope their question will stand out. We do not publish questions ALL IN CAPS).
5. Use of TEXT language. This is not a mobile phone, so we don't publish abbreviated words and sentences. Please use proper English.
So, if your question has not been published it probably didn't meet the editorial guidelines. You are welcome to resubmitted your question again at http://www.model-railroad-resources.com/submit-questions.html However, please use the search box to see if your question has been published as we do not publish duplicate questions. Type your first name into the search box.
Please help us maintain a high standard with detailed, easy-to-understand, questions and answers. We want this blog to be interesting and informative, so that everyone in the model railroading community can benefit.
Ideas For Industries On RR Layout
Edward wants some ideas from others in the hobby and asks:
"What industries are possible? I am modeling coal mines and electric generators. I can have empties go in the mine for loading and come out. I have an electric generator station through a tunnel in a mountain and unload coal for the generator and vice versa. What other things can I add and what other industries - lots of ideas please?"
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"What industries are possible? I am modeling coal mines and electric generators. I can have empties go in the mine for loading and come out. I have an electric generator station through a tunnel in a mountain and unload coal for the generator and vice versa. What other things can I add and what other industries - lots of ideas please?"
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Monday, November 09, 2009
American Flyer S scale 4-8-8-4 Big Boy
David has a question he should probably ask the manufacturers of Lionel:
"Is Lionel really going to make the American Flyer S scale 4-8-8-4 Big Boy available before the decade is over or at all?"
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"Is Lionel really going to make the American Flyer S scale 4-8-8-4 Big Boy available before the decade is over or at all?"
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HO Engine Speed
Patrick has a question to test readers and asks for help:
"What would cause my HO engine to travel twice as fast in reverse than in forward. If I rotate the engine on the track then it goes twice as fast in forward than it does in reverse?"
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"What would cause my HO engine to travel twice as fast in reverse than in forward. If I rotate the engine on the track then it goes twice as fast in forward than it does in reverse?"
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Wiring Point Motors
Can some help 85 year old Eric please:
"Can anyone assist me in wiring points on my 45mm g scale railway. I am 85 and cannot remember how I did it in the past. This has occurred due to my having to rewire my layout, which is outside and elevated to about 3 foot 6 inches height. The track is 45 mm ( and points ) but the name of point motors escapes me at the moment which is most aggravating. I am using two wire connection with a mobile brass connector and diodes to each wire in opposite direction. I realize this is a bit vague but hope someone can understand it."
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"Can anyone assist me in wiring points on my 45mm g scale railway. I am 85 and cannot remember how I did it in the past. This has occurred due to my having to rewire my layout, which is outside and elevated to about 3 foot 6 inches height. The track is 45 mm ( and points ) but the name of point motors escapes me at the moment which is most aggravating. I am using two wire connection with a mobile brass connector and diodes to each wire in opposite direction. I realize this is a bit vague but hope someone can understand it."
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