My system is a NCE cab system, using a AIU and Accessory Decoder CDU Solenoid Drive SX 8-Way to control turnouts and control panel. A USB interface for computer connection and BD20’s were installed as current sensors to be used for train detection. I am very happy with the NCE system and found it generally plug and play once the correct address was used, especially for the AIU (cab address 4 needed to be used). Train Controller was very easy to set up all aspects of the NCE system but needed the different cab address to get the AIU to connect.
Category: Model Railway
Lift up layout
One of the things I wanted to incorporate into the bench work was a way to do under bench work without laying on my back. While this method of pivoting up the layout has been very successful. There are small parts of the layout where I still have to reach awkwardly. Thankfully, these areas can be reached from the other side.
The journey so far …
After retiring at the end of 2016, I ventured into a new hobby – Model Railway. Wow! Things have changed since I was a boy with my train set, who watched his train and wagons run around that so small and circular track. I found that the whole model train hobby had been turned up on its head (some time ago) with the introduction of DCC (Digital Command Control). I found a new adventure to investigate and learn about.
Living in a very small rural community without easy access to hobby stores or a near by model rail club has meant reliance on the internet, Model Railroader magazine and Video Plus and YouTube. Thankfully there is plenty of good information about my new hobby.
One of the appealing parts of developing my own model railway was the ability to control the whole system via computer. While this has been an adventure, it has had its rewarding challenges. Just recently I have entered the world of Traincontroller Silver software which provides a new and novel aspect to learn about.
Jacaranda Junction Model Railway 