Model Railway Forum

neil 60 wrote: ↑Tue Apr 15, 2025 9:39 am I know it'll be more money but if we buy UK it will be better for us. How many loco's do you buy a year .

Too many, but now all are 'pre-loved' in need of a service and minor repairs.

PM sent about this. We should be careful what is posted here publicly and especially what links are added when discussing this.

Unfortunately it is a fact of online life that if you wish to protect your name then you need multiple domains that are the same or very different. They are not necessarily scammers but maybe domain name gamblers where they register a domain similar to a popular name hoping to make a profit. The dom...

Welcome - I agree it should be fun. I'm sure you'll fit in here and remember no question is a silly question unless it goes unasked!

Welcome to the friendly forum. Remember, as other will agree, the only silly question is the one you don't ask!

NO! It will result in the release of the magic smoke. To run DCC and DC on the same layout you need complete separation and has the potential for very expensive mistakes so not advisable. Richard This is true, although provided one controller is disconnected (either by a switch or unplugging) they ...

This is a very full (and complex) document for the Zimo

https://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&sourc ... ers_EN.pdf

It may (or may not) be helpful.

Having spent literally years on the computer planning, my next one will be a 'Lay the tracks down' one. I've a picture in my head, I've put the picture onto the Anyrail software to see if it will fit in the space but now I know the idea is ok for the space available I'll be putting track down in the...

I doubt it from the instructions I've just read. However, many DC controllers have at least 2 outputs, one the DC controlled on at 12v DC and the other at 16v AC. Which power controller are you going to use to control your locos?

RFS wrote: ↑Sun Jan 12, 2025 9:51 am If you want an item from Peters Spares, why not buy directly from his shop rather than through Ebay?

It's not only a good idea, it can be cheaper to buy directly. I'm only 30miles away so sometimes even pop into the little shop - and leave with more than I need!