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Hi , I agree with you , DCC is the best way to go. I do not have a permanent layout, so I would have to connect and disconnect the coaches each time I wanted to set it up. I do not do this too often, so this is not a problem. Would one good decoder be strong enough to light four or more coaches, and would I still need resistors and capacitors or would the decoder carry out these functions?. I have had a look at wired couplers at Dcc Supplies and they seem to best solution (if a little bit expensive £9.91). Thanks, Joe
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Hi, I am lighting some hst 125 coaches. I am using pick-up from the wheels, with springs I have collected from old pens. I have used this idea before, and it works ok. What I would like to know is, should I be using a resistor from the bridge rectifier to the capacitor, or, just after it to the leds?. Also can anyone tell me the correct strength of the capacitor, bridge rectifier, and resistors I should be using. I am using dcc. Thanks, Controller.
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Thanks Eoin, I have been on to Alan Gibson and the smallest links they have are 24+24mm. I am thinking of changing the distance between the wheels to 24+24 to suit the links. It might be possible. Thanks for the idea about the washers and the ' Broach'. Joe.
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Hi, I have measured the distance from the rear wheel to the centre of the middle wheel and also from centre wheel to the front wheel and both are 22mm apart. Regards, Controller.
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Hi , all . I have attached a photo (I hope) of a loco, I got from a work mate, many years ago. I has no working parts inside, so I have it propelled by a motorized tender. I have fitted it with a headlight and I hope to fit it with a firebox light. The only thing I need now are drive rods to finish the job. I have looked on a lot of sites, but I am afraid I will buy the wrong size. I would be grateful if some of you real modellers could offer some advice. Regards, Controller.
