DC Model Train Operation – Manual And Arduino Automatic Control
DC Model Train Operation
Manual And Arduino Automatic Control
What’s In This Page
This page covers a wide range of topics related to operating DC trains. They include how to wire a DC train layout for multi-cab operations, building train controllers (also known as power packs), how to control trains with phones and tablets, remote manual control of trains and accessories.
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Wiring And Train Control Systems
How to build a DC train power pack for single or multiple block control. To go to the page with instructions showing you how to build it, Click Here
How to wire a DC layout for two cab operation. Click here.
Point To Point Controller – Click Here
Simple Automated Point To Point Railroad – Excellent for trams or trains that do not have to have engines change position at the end of a run. Click Here
Control Trains Using A Wii Nunchuk – Simple and easy to use by anyone, and that includes kids.Click Here.
Simple Point To Point Model Railroad Running Two Trains – The is a two train automatic point to point automatic control system. Update Click Here
Automated Train Layout With Reversing Loops-– An automatically controlled DC reversing loop layout. This is a step beyond the point to point layouts above. Update Click Here
Model Railroad Layout With Automated Passing Siding (V 2.0 ) – Click Here
Simple Automated Railroad Loop – Click Here
Automated Model Railroad Loop With Siding-Control – Click Here
Automated Point To Point Model Railroad With Yard Siding – Click Here
Wireless DC control of 3 locomotives with joystick. Click Here.
Tech Build – Complete Video List – Click Here
Control Your Model Railroad From Your Phone — This is a very inexpensive and simple way to control your train from your phone. Easy to set up and operate. A bit primitive in that it uses DTMF tones Click Here.
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