Quick Look: NCE DCC Twin

NCE DCC Twin

NCE DCC Twin Price: $159.95 Manufacturer NCE Corp. 82 East Main St. Webster, NY 14580 www.ncedcc.com Comments: For model railroaders who want to run Digital Command Control (DCC) equipped locomotives, but still want the familiarity of a direct-current (DC) power pack, the NCE DCC Twin provides a solid option. The unit is as easy to […]

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Video: SoundTraxx Econami ECO-100 DCC decoder steam version

SoundTraxx Econami ECO100 DCC decoder steam version

Senior editor Dana Kawala installed a SoundTraxx Econami ECO-100 Digital Command Control (DCC) sound decoder into a Trix HO scale United States Railway Administration light 2-8-2 steam locomotive. Check out this demo of the new Econami decoder on the Model Railroader staff’s club layout, the Milwaukee, Racine & Troy. […]

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Rehab My Railroad: Episode 11

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page The Rehab crew is back in the basement to get a number of projects on Chuck Sable’s HO scale layout underway. Host Drew Halverson and Chuck get things started by building up the terrain for a lakefront scene. David Popp shares details on […]

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Rehab My Railroad: Episode 11

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page The Rehab crew is back in the basement to get a number of projects on Chuck Sable’s HO scale layout underway. Host Drew Halverson and Chuck get things started by building up the terrain for a lakefront scene. David Popp shares details on […]

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Special extended review: SoundTraxx Econami DCC sound decoder

Econami DCC sound decoder

SoundTraxx Econami DCC sound decoder Don’t mistake the new SoundTraxx Econami for a watered-down Tsunami. This new line of Digital Command Control (DCC) sound decoders features the same excellent sound quality and almost all of the features of the firm’s top-of-the-line Tsunami decoders. The Econami also boasts some all-new effects and more user-friendly programming. Multiple […]

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Ask MRVP: Episode 8

David Popp coming out of an elevator to introduce a video.

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Backdrop lighting, benchwork considerations, MR Product Review practices, and DCC decoders are just some of the topics host David Popp addresses in this episode of Ask MRVP. And wouldn’t you know it, only MRVP subscribers will learn the answers …or have the chance […]

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Ask MRVP: Episode 8

David Popp coming out of an elevator to introduce a video.

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Backdrop lighting, benchwork considerations, MR Product Review practices, and DCC decoders are just some of the topics host David Popp addresses in this episode of Ask MRVP. And wouldn’t you know it, only MRVP subscribers will learn the answers …or have the chance […]

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Ask MR bonus: Waybills and operating forms

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Download waybills and engine and caboose assignment cards for your model railroad operating sessions. Learn about routing non-revenue equipment in the new Ask MR column in the December 2015 Model Railroader. You can also download these waybills and operating forms, including contributing editor Tony Koester’s caboose assignment card and engine assignment card as well as […]

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DCC Programming: episode 17 – Advanced consisting

Dana Kawala and Ben Lake standing at a desk.

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page In this episode of DCC Programming, Dana Kawala and Ben Lake demonstrate how to assemble a DCC locomotive consist using a computer. Dana and Ben walk through all of the essential steps, just as they appear on a JMRI programming panel. […]

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