I have a 4x8 H0 scale layout. I'm 13 years old and REALLY thinking about switching to DCC, I need to know really fast because I want to ask my parents to get it for Christmas.You wouldn't know by looking at those who edit the Tech Support Depot, but there actually was a time when we too were thirteen, and just starting out in model railroading. In many ways, we still are thirteen years old; we just can't move as fast. Consider this photograph from our youth: This little bit of ancient model railroad history dates back to the 1950's, ...
Digitrax DCS51 (Zephyr Xtra) Operating Instructions by Dan Bourque v1.0 Selecting a locomotive or consist 1. Press the “LOCO” key (display will flash) 2. Enter the address of the locomotive or consist - For a consist, the address will normally be the lead locomotive - For a 3-digit locomotive number, use “0” for the first digit 3. Press the “LOCO” key again (display will stop blinking) 4. Move the direction selector on the throttle to either “Forward” or “Reverse” 5. Move the speed knob until train moves Dispatching (releasing) a locomotive or consist ...
I've recently purchased a DCS50 system to run my HO trains. Since I'm new to the hobby I'm throughly confused on what parts I need to wire my 4 x 8 foot track to my control box. How many feeder lines do I need and what size do you recommend, and how do I hook these up to my control box? What size does bus wire do I need and how do I connect all this to my system? So far, all the articles just make recommendations general terms without specifics. I have purchased 2 terminal clips but have yet ...
Setting up your new Zephyr: Unpack the DCS-50 command station and the PS-315 power supply. On the back of the DCS-50,locate the gray screw terminal strip.On this strip, locate the two terminals labeled “RAIL A “and “RAIL B”.Attach these terminals to your track wires.It does not matter which is which. Before proceeding to the next step,make sure the throttle knob [1] is turned all the way to “stop” and the direction/brake lever [2] is set to”brake”. [See photo blelow]. Now, find the plug on the back of the DCS-50 marked “POWER IN, 15 VAC, 2.5 AMPS”. This is where you ...