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Ordered these rail aligners that you solder to the bottom of the track. Good for lift up or lift out sections and T-Trak modules. @slisk250

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Found this "configure your own" modular power supply. Needed 12v-16v and 18v-22v. Couldn't find a power supply that had those ranges so this 6 slot modular power supply fits the bill.

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Took a while to find the correct combination of switches and crossovers that would work; 4 to 6 station tracks. The goal was to be able to go to any track, coming from any track, in any direction. o_O

6 double slip switches
1 LH turnout
1 RH turnout
1 crossover

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Tommy said:
Took a while to find the correct combination of switches and crossovers that would work; 4 to 6 station tracks. The goal was to be able to go to any track, coming from any track, in any direction. o_O

6 double slip switches
1 LH turnout
1 RH turnout
1 crossover

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You do realize these trains are small enough that you can just pick them up and move them to a different track, right? That would be so much easier. ;)
 
Lot of technical stuff here. How about some badass tracks and such…
 
Tommy said:
New main terminal board setup. Much easier to wire, configure, and troubleshoot issues.

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I took that pic before the last detector module came in. Hard to find Roco brand items in the US. I couldn't have an empty space there. :p I can definitely make use of the additional detection zones. I still have a ton of wires to run. I only have some test tracks on the topside so there isn't really much to show yet. I had to pause working on it last year due to medical issues. Things are looking better now and hopefully will stay that way.

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Found these neat storage boxes. Open one box vs 6 small boxes.

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The key is getting them out of the boxes. Just like chips need to hit the felt, trains need to hit the rails! :p

It looks like you've been working on this setup for a while, what's your timeline on getting something up and running?

This was always my big stumbling block in transitioning from this:

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....to something bigger, badder and more realistic. I just don't have the patience to put the months / years into a setup without being able to run them.
 
Irish said:
The key is getting them out of the boxes. Just like chips need to hit the felt, trains need to hit the rails! :p

It looks like you've been working on this setup for a while, what's your timeline on getting something up and running?

This was always my big stumbling block in transitioning from this:

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....to something bigger, badder and more realistic. I just don't have the patience to put the months / years into a setup without being able to run them.
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I do have some tracks where I test/program engines and run cars on. I enjoy the entire process of building the layout and making changes along the way. Just taking my time and doing what I can, when I can.

Got these today. Custom made by a guy in GB. These are great for yards and leading into a station.

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Converting some SEPTA AEM-7s from DC to DCC w/ keep alive and sound.

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