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    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…

    Greg Williams February 26, 2021 1 Comment
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  • Shogomoc Subdivision Module

    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…

    Greg Williams January 30, 2021 No Comments
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  • Electronics

    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.…

    Greg Williams December 2, 2020 No Comments
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  • Shogomoc Subdivision Module

    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…

    Greg Williams October 19, 2020 1 Comment
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  • Electronics

    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.…

    Greg Williams October 13, 2020 No Comments
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Model Train Show Woodstock, NB Nov. 23

Greg Williams November 12, 2019 1 Comment

The Eastern Canada Division of the National Model Railroad Association is pleased to announce they will be hosting a Model Train Show in Woodstock, NB…

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National Model Railroad Month

Greg Williams November 1, 2019 No Comments

November is National Model Railroad Month. Show your hobby to your friends and family. Get active in the hobby yourself. Now’s the time to put…

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Layouts

Carleton Railway

Greg Williams October 10, 2019 No Comments

When I joined the NMRA I went looking for someone else around me who was a member. I discovered Steve McMullin, President of NMRA Canada.…

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Layouts

BV Hobby

Greg Williams October 9, 2019 No Comments

Recently I took a trip to Quebec City to see a concert. I always look for an excuse to include trains so on the Canadian…

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Prototype

Railway Coastal Museum

Greg Williams August 30, 2019 No Comments

In July, 2019 we visited the province of Newfoundland/Labrador. One early Sunday morning in St. John’s we went looking for Wesley United Church and found…

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DCC

DCC++ Power District Expansion

Greg Williams June 2, 2019 1 Comment

Geoffrey McDermott has developed a board where you can plug in up to 8 motor drivers to enable multiple power districts using the DCC++ Basestation.…

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Track

Stock Rail filing aid

Greg Williams November 16, 2018 1 Comment

I have a number of #5 turnouts to build for my layout. I bought the Fast Tracks PointForm tool. Excellent piece of gear. I tried…

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DCC

Not all UNOs are alike

Greg Williams October 28, 2018 No Comments

Despite the fact there are many UNO clones on the market and many have been used successfully for DCC++, there can be issues. Recently over…

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Museums

Du Reel Au Miniature

Greg Williams July 4, 2018 1 Comment

Du Reel Au Miniature or “From Real to Miniature” is a hidden gem in New Brunswick, Canada. My wife suggested we go on a little…

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Shows

2018 MFMR Convention, Truro, NS

Greg Williams June 7, 2018 No Comments

This past weekend I had the pleasure of attending the Maritime Federation of Model Railroaders (MFMR) convention. The federation is an independent organization for the…

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