I'm coming into this debate a few days late, but for what it's worth...
If realistic sound is your paramount concern, the... moreI'm coming into this debate a few days late, but for what it's worth...
If realistic sound is your paramount concern, then quite frankly the answer is "none of the above." The Revolution, Revolution/Phoenix, and Airwire/Phoenix combinations pale in comparison to the alternatives available via the latest generation DCC decoders from Zimo, ESU, Soundtraxx and TCS. It's been probably 4 or 5 years since I installed a Phoenix board in any of my locos.
To control these DCC decoders with wireless battery power, you have a few options:
Airwire throttle via either the Airwire "Convertr" receiver or Tam Valley Depot receiver (My current preferred set-up for both 1:20.3 and On30)
Revolution DCC (which I have not had the opportunity to try)
There are also some systems soon to be released commercially which will allow you to use your phone as a transmitter. I intend to play with these as they come available.
The end result is that you have wireless, battery control of some ... less
Thanks gents. I have a little bookwork to do, the I am going to make some card stock mock ups. Photos will follow.
I'll hi... moreThanks gents. I have a little bookwork to do, the I am going to make some card stock mock ups. Photos will follow.
I'll hit you up for those parts, Rooster, once this thing runs right. I figure I have another round of cutting, painting, and fiddling to do.
Paul, since he has Airwire, his system has the capability to send the DCC commands to the Phoenix board, like any other DCC syst... morePaul, since he has Airwire, his system has the capability to send the DCC commands to the Phoenix board, like any other DCC system.
The twist here is to send the commands up or down a bit at a time (momentary), as opposed to sending "down" for example until the button is pressed again (toggle/latching).
I read the manuals, it appears that F2 is hard wired as momentary, and I cannot find any reference to setting any other function keys to momentary. Guess you will just have to learn to double press F7 and F8 to change volume.
Hello Ric and Jan!
I know you enjoyed our more temperate climate in Ontario during previous visits. But Saturday afternoon ... moreHello Ric and Jan!
I know you enjoyed our more temperate climate in Ontario during previous visits. But Saturday afternoon will be 91F but feel like 108 with the humidity. Fortunately the temperature will drop to 70F over night.
Next week will be more normal with highs in the 70s and cool nights for pleasant sleeping of 61F.
Thanks for all of the bridge information guys. Bridges aren't a big concern until I start on the second level, so I'll have lots... moreThanks for all of the bridge information guys. Bridges aren't a big concern until I start on the second level, so I'll have lots of time to study all the information you've shared.
The rain is still working against me. I can't remember the last time we had a summer like this. When it's not raining, it's so muggy that I am soaked right through after an hour of work. I have the last little piece framed. I just need it to dry out so that I can pack it down and fill it with limestone. The rain has helped with the rest. I have all of the edges finished, and have now leveled and packed it three times. If weather allows tomorrow, I think I'll start to lay the track. The rain really helps with setting the limestone base.
Greg Elmassian said:
p.s. I think this was explained in the links I provided, but maybe you did not read them fully...
Seems to ... moreGreg Elmassian said:
p.s. I think this was explained in the links I provided, but maybe you did not read them fully...
Seems to be the general consensus around here.
Bruce Chandler said:
Steve Featherkile said:
Well, we COULD get a DC plug, and pound it in with a 6 pound finishing tool. &... moreBruce Chandler said:
Steve Featherkile said:
Well, we COULD get a DC plug, and pound it in with a 6 pound finishing tool.
Wait...what happened to the stick that we could root around with???
We're talking about post op treatment, now.
This is the stand for the water tank that was used when steam locomotives ran this route. It also appeared in "How the West Was Won". The water tank itself was blown up for the movie. Then they didn't use the footage in the movie.
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18 July, 2019
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RJ - keep chasing us and you'll eventually catch us. We go a little slower each year.
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RJ - keep chasing us and you'll eventually catch us. We go a little slower each year.
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Yesterday was OPs in Belleville, Ontario. Today, we move north to the shores of the Rideau Canal in Manotick, Ontario. We will establish camp there at Doug's estate and advance daily to the Starwood compound in Nepean. Looking forward to seeing everyone. Prepartions are underway to handle the unusual, extreme heat that has settled upon the Ottawa Valley. Or as we call it back in Southern Illinois "Fair Week". Its always hot during "Fair Week".
Thanks Noel, yes many people have complained that the stock USAT power routing stinks, just like the Aristo microswitch on the #... moreThanks Noel, yes many people have complained that the stock USAT power routing stinks, just like the Aristo microswitch on the #6.
Interesting about the throw distance on the LGB SW not enough for that switch.
I do the same as you, I put hard jumpers "around" each switch so there is no power routing through the points to the stub rails, in my case that is often a 10 amp load... I jumper with 14 gauge solid wire.
Ya know, you don't have to cross over or fool with a helix. Down in the SW you have another solution:
The Ophir Loop;
See, you d... moreYa know, you don't have to cross over or fool with a helix. Down in the SW you have another solution:
The Ophir Loop;
See, you don't even need a box canyon, throw up a couple of spectacular trestles and touch a foreign wall....
Max Winter said:
I had not realised you had some involvement with Rio Grande UK Gary. Likewise I cannot remember the proprietor'... moreMax Winter said:
I had not realised you had some involvement with Rio Grande UK Gary. Likewise I cannot remember the proprietor's name but the garden centre business reasons ring a bell. I dropped a line to David Williams at Resurgam to make him aware of this excellent line of models now seemingly lying fallow. He admits to not being aware of them but confirmed he will be looking at diversifying from his initial SAR NG (South African Railways) themed range in the future. He said now aware he might take a look. A seed hopefully might have been sown. One of Mike's current occupations - firing turns on one of those NG/G16 Garratt monsters on the 25 mile long Welsh Highland Railway through Snowdonia. The guy's heart is in the right place.
Its interesting when you look at Resurgam's presentation style, high levels of fine detailed laser cutting and etching on the parts of his kits and the detailed plan like instructions, you get the impression he might have seen some of Rio's output for inspiration but apparen... less
Dan Pierce said:
Due to the docksider weight I would think that it is the best small engine for pulling power.
It certainly is i... moreDan Pierce said:
Due to the docksider weight I would think that it is the best small engine for pulling power.
It certainly is in my book. I have since acquired more freight cars and passenger cars, and it has never failed to pull whatever number of cars I couple up.
