Test / Programming Track
As a kid watching my father work on his model trains, I always got excited when the test track came out. He would tinker with…
Test / Programming Track
As a kid watching my father work on his model trains, I always got excited when the test track came out. He would tinker with…
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A tale of 2 servos
I plan to control my turnouts with servos. I researched and discovered that MERG has several options for control of servos. I chose their Megapoints…
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DC/DCC Control Box
One of my favorite activities is DCC decoder installation. It is essential that a locomotive that is being converted from DC to DCC runs well.…
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Shogomoc Subdivision: Module Progress
It was a slow Winter and Spring on the Shogomoc Sub. Things like Christmas, work, family and a little pandemic got in the way. Now…
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Bench Power Supply
A bench power supply is not a need for the average model railroader. For someone who likes to do electronic experimentation it is a necessity.…
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Model Railroading in Saint John, NB in the 1980s
Going through some old photos I thought I’d share these. All were taken in the 1980s in or around Saint John, NB. There are a…
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Shogomoc Subdivision: Modular Railroading with the Saint John Society of Model Railroaders
Canadian Pacific’s operations in New Brunswick were a mish mash of smaller railways that the CPR bought up over time. I live in Carleton County,…
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YouTube Channel Launch
To go with my blog, I’ve set up a Youtube channel. I have no dreams of making my living from Youtube, I just thought it…
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Another DCC++ Booster Alternative
Geoff Bunza over on the Model Railroad Hobbyist Forum has posted another booster for DCC++, this one can pump out 15 A of power! See…
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1st Annual Woodstock, NB Train Show
The Eastern Canada Division of the NMRA hosted the first of hopefully many model train shows in Woodstock, NB on November 23rd. Community response was…
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