A stay-alive (or keep-alive) is a capacitor that can be used with a DCC decoder. It stores power to allow for a more...
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A stay-alive (or keep-alive) is a capacitor that can be used with a DCC decoder. It stores power to allow for a more...
A DPDT (Double Pole Double Throw) switch allows two completely separate circuits to be controlled by just one switch....
Oxidation, also known as rust, can be a common problem for model railway tracks, especially if they are exposed to...
Soldering irons are a little bit like the children's story "Goldilocks and the three bears": some are too hot, some...
In the world of model railways, a private owner wagon refers to a freight wagon that, in real life, was owned by a...
In theory, yes you can add smoke to your engines regardless of whether you are running analogue or DCC.
You will need to get yourself a smoke generator which is fitted inside the body of your engine and connected to the pickups of the train, you will also need some smoke oil.
Simply put a few drops of smoke oil inside the generator and smoke will be made. The higher the speed of the engine, the higher the voltage and the more smoke you will see.
Please note, in reality, you may not be able to fit a smoke generator inside your engine as there may not be the space. Smoke generators require between 5 and 9mm of width and are usually 24 or 36mm tall. Depending on your engine, you may not be able to drill out the chimney enough to fit the generator.
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