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[Unimatrix Xero]

Talking about powerpacks im looking at making my signals powered, but the power controller which came with the set doesnt offer this feature so im going to have to buy another one, which one is good or are they all around the same standard?

[neufuse]

Unimatrix Xero, on 10 February 2012 - 00:11, said:

how did you get the trains running at the same time in diff directions?

its easier then you might thing, you dont need different power packs or different track lines... if you want to do it the "correct" way, you have one large interconnected track that runs on a set voltage all the time, then each engine has a DCC chip (digital command controller) which has a unique ID for each engine, then you have a master controller that sends the commands through the tracks, speed, reverse, sounds, lights... DCC engines cost more but you can control everything about the engine on high end engines... like flash lights in patters, if it has a sound generator, you can say blow horn, make bell noise, make engine noise, rev engine with speed, etc you could run 100 trains on a single layout using DCC if you wanted to

[MikeHellstone]

Looking good man. I've hung on to my stuff from when i was a kid right through to now.
I've still got an original 80's Intercity 125, unfortunately i haven't seen the stuff in years as i currently don't have the space, time or money.
As soon as i do though, i'll be dusting it off and adding to it

[neufuse]

anyone else have a big Lionel collection?

[roadwarrior]

While not technically model trains, we have a huge collection of Thomas & Friends Trackmaster engines (and track, buildings, etc.) that I bought for my sons. I actually built an 8 foot by 4 foot table for them to set them up on, so we can set up some very large and complicated layouts. I'm not really sure what scale these are closest to though.

[Unimatrix Xero]

after a month of not doing much ive almost nailed the final track design now just need to extend the platforms but then its all done and i can paint and varnish it before ;laying down the gravel

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[KingCracker]

Farstrider, on 09 February 2012 - 10:58, said:

This is a fantastic hobby, only problem is that it can become very expensive!

Rod Stewart is one of the most famous model enthusiasts. His own creation is that of the iconic Grand Central Station set in the 1940s. The detail is fantastic.

Before my grandpa died back in the 90s he had something like that. The whole attic was one huge train set, little detailed buildings,mountains,cars,rail yard working signals. It was awesome. Not my sorta thing but it was just an awesome sight to see.

[mimi-chan]

does thomas and friends count? lol XD
i'm not a train collector but i find those collectors awesome!

[KingCracker]

mimi-chan, on 20 April 2012 - 17:07, said:

does thomas and friends count? lol XD
i'm not a train collector but i find those collectors awesome!

[eblkheart]

mimi-chan, on 20 April 2012 - 17:07, said:

does thomas and friends count? lol XD
i'm not a train collector but i find those collectors awesome!

I would I've seen those at regular train swap meets/sales every year. So yes, it counts