Installing DS-64 Stationary Decoders
Progress Report
Time for an update. I estimated I was about 60% through the wiring process on my last post. Now I am at about 50%.
I finally have all the components I need to finish the project. After scouring all of Ontario for some additional DS-64 stationary decoders I had to resort to ordering some online from Cincinnati. Fortunately I found a shop that had the four I needed on hand and could send them quickly. I am now up to 12 units, which is enough to get it all running the way I want.
It is much quicker to explain everything I am doing with video, so I made this update here. Its a bit long, but it explains in detail why I am using the method I am to operate the layout, which may seem complex and expensive, but in the end will offer the most flexible operation.
As of this morning, all the Tortoises have been connected to the DS-54’s. Next I will hook up the additional power routing relays, followed by programming the routes. Once programmed and tested, the DS-64’s will be mounted somewhere under the layout and all the wiring trimmed.
-T.
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I'm your host, Tim Warris, a product developer in Port Dover, Ontario. Since March of 2007 I have been documenting the construction of the former CNJ Bronx Terminal in HO scale. For my day job, I design track building tools for Fast Tracks, a small company I own and operate. Fast Tracks makes it fast and easy to hand lay your own trackwork. Stop by our website to learn more!
Posted by: Tim | 06-10-2009 | 08:06 AM
Posted in: Latest Posts | Track Construction | Video | wiring
Looks great, if slightly too complicated for my wiring-weak brain to comprehend. Do I still see a blank where the mythical “one final turnout” is to be installed? I can’t wait to see this in operation!
Tim,
‘so sad to hear the Frog Juicer didn’t work on your layout. But I’m happy it will on mine – Thanks for bringing it to my attention. It’s gonna save me a bundle of time in wiring.
Cheers.
Mark