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Wiring and Electronics

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Easy Model Railroad Wiring ^{Top 20!}
Author: Andy Sperandeo
Publisher: Kalmbach Publishing Company

A must-have reference for every level modeler, with easy and reliable layout wiring techniques. Everything a modeler needs to know about wiring a permanent layout is covered in this how-to guide. Includes the essential techniques needed to wire a two-rail, DC-powered layout of any size or complexity. Each chapter includes photos, illustrations, and detailed schematices. Modelers have been asking for it! Features a chaper on Command Control and introduces the basics of Digital Command control (DCC). The only comprehensive book offering fundamental wiring skills and techniques. Written by well-known hobby author, Andy Sperandeo, editor of MODEL RAILROADER Magazine.
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(Added: 15-Jun-2001) - Customer Rating: 0 Votes: 0

Basic Wiring for Model Railroaders
Author: Rick Selby
Publisher: Kalmbach Publishing Company; (November 2000)

Learn how to get your locomotive, train set, or complete model railroad operating-even if you don't understand the principles of electricity! Teaches basic electrical connections for a two-rail DC powered layout of any size or complexity. Basic layout wiring techniques are presented simply, with numerous photos, illustrations, and diagrams.
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(Added: 26-Oct-2003) - Customer Rating: 0 Votes: 0

Command Control for Toy Trains
Author: Neil Besougloff
Publisher: Kalmbach Publishing Company; (May 2003)

Covers the principles of command control, the components required, and how they all work together ? and what to do when they don?t! Easy-to-follow illustrations and schematics clarify the setup, installation, and programming of modern control systems.
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(Added: 28-Oct-2003) - Customer Rating: 0 Votes: 0

Complete Book of Model Railway Electronics
Author: R. S. Amos
Publisher: Haynes Publishing; 2nd edition (April 1998)

A detailed introduction to the subject through projects of increasing complexity. Also describes how the operation and realism of a model railway can be enhanced through the application of electronics.
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(Added: 1-Nov-2003) - Customer Rating: 0 Votes: 0

DCC Made Easy: Digital Command Control for Your Model Railroad
Author: Lionel Strang
Publisher: Kalmbach Publishing Company; (April 2003)

Explains digital command control in a concise and straighforward way. Covers the history of command control, dissects the components of a DCC system, addresses the full range of commercially-available systems, and presents step-by-step projects. Ideal for all hobbyists with an interest in DCC.
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(Added: 26-Oct-2003) - Customer Rating: 0 Votes: 0

Digital Command Control: the comprehensive guide to DCC
Author: Stan Ames, Rutger Friberg, Loizeaux. Edward
Publisher: Tried and True Trains; (July 1998)

You climb up in the cab check your brakes, turn on your headlight, sound the horn and nudge your throttle into notch one. Your multi-unit consist with 21,000 horsepower begins to growl as it slowly accelerates your heavy coal drag. You look over your shoulder and your friend is still hard at work with the wreck crane cleaning up a derailment that was intentionally caused for his pleasure. Your model railroad layout is alive.

Today the microprocessor technology revolution offers model railroaders capabilities that we only could dream about before. Microcontrollers allow manufacturers to develop affordable products that allow model railroaders to precisely control locomotives, as well as lights, switch motors, and other layout functions.

Not since the standardization of 12 volts DC has there been such a change in the way we can operate our model railroads. New inventions can be difficult to explain to those not familiar with the technology and Digital Command Control (DCC) is no exception. This book provides readers with accurate and comprehensive information regarding DCC technology. With careful reading and reasonable thought, everyone can become well versed with this new form of model railroad control.
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(Added: 26-Nov-2003) - Customer Rating: 0 Votes: 0

Wiring Your Toy Train Layout
Author: Peter Riddle
Publisher: Kalmbach Publishing Company; (December 2003)

Covers the essential techniques needed to make electrical connections for a three-rail toy train layout of any size or complexity. Addresses fundamental electrical concepts, wiring and expanding a layout, accessory wiring, automatic train control, and troubleshooting.
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(Added: 30-Oct-2003) - Customer Rating: 0 Votes: 0

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