Clive192

Hi all many thanks for your reply’s. just to be clear on my requirements- the layout is 18feet x 15feet 00. I want to be able to run a maximum of 3 locos at the same time. I have a collection of approximately 40 locos. the “wireless” functionality is important as I need to be able to move to different places on the layout due to not being able to see anything at a distance and for other reasons a tethered system will not work for me. Ive just looked at the Piko system and it looks really interesting. regards Clive

Hi all Many thanks for all your replies. I have now cancelled my order for the Guagemaster. I have found the following two systems as possible alternatives. I know the NCE does not have a wireless option (in the UK) which is a pain but I can build in sockets around the layout to give me a sort of "walk about" The Digitrax system is unknown to me, NCE - Power Pro £512 Digitrax - Evolution Advanced 5A/8A Starter Set Duplex £540 Can anyone give me guidance on the above? Regards Clive

Hi all, any help with this would be appreciated Since last February I have had on order with Rails of Shefield a Guagemaster Prodigy DCC04 system. They have not had stock since last Christmas. I have telephoned Guagemaster and they have said that they "think" there is a supply issue in the USA. I have searched other retailers who all seem to be in the same position - Have they gone out of business ? Does anyone have any info re what's happening? Regards Clive

Hi, I’m using AnyRail to design my new layout. Does anyone know how to show electrical supply points to the track,

Sorry, my ineptitude at using the site I am returning to the hobby after 20 years. I am planning a large 18 x 15 foot layout in a just completed purpose built area. The layout is at the planning stage and consists of a two track continuous circuit, through station based on Exeter Central, a 6 road and goods yard terminus, storage sidings and a branch line terminus based on Seaton Devon. I am not interested in using an automated computer based system of control but might consider using an iPad as a control system? My questions:- 1) I am considering moving to DCC control and I am currently thinking of purchasing the Guagemaster Prodigy DCC04 wireless walk around system, I have always used this brand hence considering it again. Using this system (or any other DCC system) can I for instance, have two trains running on the continuous tracks whilst I control a third loco shunting or on the branch line using one hand set or do I need a hand set per loco in use? 2) I have locos from 20 years ago from Hornby, Bachmann, Lima and Airfix one or two of these have tender drive systems, as well as white metal kits which are Portiscap and XO4 powered with Romford wheels. Can I convert these to DCC or will I need to sell them on and replace with more modern models? Hope this is all clear. Kind regards Clive

Hi all, I’m new here so Hi