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How do you power solenoid point motors?
Posted in: Power and control
17th January 2022
Solenoid turnout motors, or point motors as they are sometimes called, are powered by a 16v auxiliary power supply...
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In the case of a curved station platform, how far should the track be from the platform to avoid damage to the train?
Posted in: Model Railway
4th May 2023
A curved station platform can be a challenging feature to design and construct. One important consideration is the...
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Can I reset my DCC decoder to factory settings?
Posted in: Model Railway, Power and control
24th August 2020
Sometimes, us mere mortals completely forget what values we have set to our decoders, other times our decoders just...
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Can I use ground cork ballast rather than gravel ballast?
Posted in: Model Railway, Tracks
28th January 2020
Traditionally gravel ballast has been the forerunner for track beds in railway modelling and gives your layout an...
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What is a vacuum brake?
Posted in: Best practices
11th October 2024
The vacuum brake is a type of braking system that was historically used on many railway vehicles before more modern...
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