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Thanks for the help on how to solder. I went to Radio Shack, and bought a 5 pc. soldering tool set($7.99) The kit included, 1 - 30 watt soldering iron,soldering iron stand, aluminum heatsink, solder, and a soldering tool. I flux my track and wire, then tinned my solder. Now the solder flows...

Thanks trainnut65, i found that earlier. I am able to get my lights working know. But only if i figure out how to change the address of my loco. I have the default #03, but thats it. CAS

I had a very hard time getting the fuel tank off, it did come off after awhile. The bulb wires seem to be ok. I guess i'll start playing around with the cv's. Which one, who knows? Not me, thats for sure. If i mess anything up, i could always try and resetting the cv's to default. CAS

Looking to buy several chassie's for 53', 2 axle semi trailers. I know where to get them for HO scale, but i can't find them anywhere for n scale. Any help would be appreciatted. Thanks, CAS

I have tried to remove the fuel tank. It is very hard to take off. Thanks Russ, i will try again. And i wasn't sure if the cv's of Bachman decoders are the same data as the digitrax's. Thanks, CAS

I received my first DCC equipped loco. It is a Bachmann, DCC on board, GP 40 diesel loco - DCC equipped. The schematic of the loco shows that i have light bulbs on this train. But when i run it on my track, the lights don't work. I don't know if i have to change the cv's and turn the lights...

Will this prevent me from melting the ties? I tried soldering my feeder wires last night, melted like 5 ties in a row. Then got a peice of older track tried on there. First thing, was to burn my finger nail :cry: , then to melt some more ties.:curse: CAS

Thanks NYNH&H, This is what i probally will do. CAS

I have to agree with NYNH&H on I just got a bachman DCC on board loco, I tried changing the address of the decoder on the programming track. I was on the PAGE programming screen. I got a error message d nd. It just stayed at the default address, 03. The Zepher manual states, Be sure the...

Went to another Home depot today, also Menards, and Lowes. No luck finding these. :curse: I did find a 6 conductor phone jack, made by Philips (#PH60624), no female plugs on the side. But its not called (RJ12 Telco Jack ). And a 2 face wall mount, with a RJ12, RJ45 jack, but did not take this...

Thats what i am looking for. Thanks alot, Ralph. :wave: :) CAS

Here in Chicago, Home Depot has them in 1" - $12.00, 1.5" - $15.00, and 2" - $19.00. 4'x8' sheets. Good luck, hope you can find them. CAS

Does anyone know where i can get some C&NW decals from? I have a few loco's to strip, then repaint. I also need the decals for my diesel house, that i have to scratch build. I was thinking about putting the decal onto the building. Hopefully i can get or print 1 small enough to put on the...

LongIslandTom, Yep, that helps. I chose C&NW, because im from the midwest, and had seen alot of them growing up. Really appreciate the help. :wave: Thanks, CAS

Hey LongIslandTom, I just went to this site, http://www.modeltrainstuff.com/Produ...ode=ATL%2D8960, But there is no description of the loco. I can't tell if it's DCC equiped, or DDC ready. How would be the best way to tell if it's DDC ready, or equiped? I just got my Zephyr starter set in...

Here is a loco, that im thinking about buying. https://secure.atlasrr.com/mod1/itemdesc.asp?CartId={5C03638D-1BFE-4703-9AC9-8CFB1E73D9EVEREST92}&ic=8960&eq=&Tp=. I then went to, http://www.digitrax.com/decsel.php#HO, and scrolled down to HO. I have seen this one...

Welcome, and happy New Year to you also, countyofficer. :wave: You did choose the right place to come. Alot of great people. Helpful and freindly also. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask. Alot of knowledgeable people here. CAS

Thanks for the replys. My layout is 5' x 10' oval. To form loops, are the loops at the very end of the wire? Or did you make the bus wire a continuous circle?:oops: So then i can cap them off with a wire connectors? Just got done reading about these in Feb. issue of MR magazine. Really...

I received my Zepher starter set yesterday, from the big brown truck, my companys competitor, LOL. So i figured i go to Home depot for my wiring supplies. They had they 12 guage wire, but in 500'. I only need like 40' the most. They didn't have any 20 - 24 guage wire either. Then i looked for...

Thanks Gary. CAS