The PTB-100 Programming Track Booster is a handy tool for anyone who uses DCC! This device facilitates programming as well as gives some comforting feedback during the programming process. You will instantly know if your decoder has received the programming instruction (or not!) by way of indicator lights on the circuit board. So why might you want (or need) a PTB-100? Certain command stations allow you to read a CV during Service Mode programming, which is useful to verify its current setting. Sometimes trouble reading or verifying CVs may be due to the design of the command station and the decoder itself. All decoders communicate back to the command station using what’s called an acknowledgement pulse, which is defined in NMRA RP-9.2.3 as “an increased load on the programming track of at least 60mA for at least 5ms.” Like most decoders, SoundTraxx Digital Sound Decoders generate the acknowledgment pulse by momentarily applying power to the motor. If the decoder is otherwise working properly (i.e., responds properly on the mainline to speed and direction commands), but the command station is having trouble reading CV data from the decoder, it may be due to incompatibilities between the electrical requirements of the sound decoder (which are different from conventional decoders due to the added audio circuitry) and the electrical characteristics of the programming track. In this case, you will need to use a programming track booster, such as the PTB-100. The PTB-100 amplifies the programming track signals to levels that work best with SoundTraxx Sound Decoders. It is easy to install and inexpensive. An advantage to using the PTB-100 is that it also provides short circuit detection and some helpful diagnostics. The PTB-100 is neither needed nor recommended for use with the Zimo MX1 or the Lenz LVZ100.

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This kit includes all the necessary electronics to add sound, motor, and light control to your G scale locomotive and will allow control with analog (DC) power supply. It also has magnet pickup so you can place magnets in your track for the purpose of playing a sound or turning on a light effect when the train goes over the magnets. Further you can Radio Control a locomotive with this kit installed if you obtain a RailPro handheld controller. You can download new sounds and light effects using the built in Direct Radio!  You can use the Ring Engineering Computer Interface (CI-1) and Ring Engineering PC Software to change the sounds and other settings. Programming the Locomotive ModuleYou can use the Ring Engineering Computer Interface (CI-1) and Ring Engineering PC Software to change the sounds and other settings. The CI-1 is a USB dongle that adds RailPro Radio Communication to a PC.Sounds such as the bell, horn, primemover etc, can be changed.Settings like acceleration, deceleration, and much more can be changed too!There is no need to remove the shell of the locomotive or the need for a programming cable because the changes are made by radio control!   Package Contents: LM-4S-G Locomotive Module MPM-1 Magnet Pickup Module Two Track Magnets Speaker Wiring Harness Instruction Manual   Frequently Asked Questions Is the kit preprogrammed?    Yes.  The RAKS-1 is preprogrammed with diesel sounds. So you can wire in the kit per the user manual instructions and operate your locomotive. However, it is recommended to buy a computer interface and set the motor full load current.  Please see user manual for more details about motor full load current.  Can I use any analog power supply?    No.  You should only use the power supplies that we tested to be compatible with RAKS kit.  There is a link below to the list of power supplies that we tested and found to work with RailPro.PowerSuppliesTestedWithRailProLocomtiveModules.htm  Can the RAKS be used for steam locomotives?    Yes.  The RAKS-1 is preprogrammed with diesel sounds so you will need to buy a Computer Interface to change the sounds to steam sounds.  Please see RailPro Assistant and the Computer Interface user manual for more details about motor full load current.  Can I control a locomotive with a RAKS-1 kit installed by radio control?    Yes.  After the kit is installed so that it can be run by analog, you can just buy a RailPro handheld and control the locomotive by Radio Control!!!  Steps to run a locomotive by radio control:  1) Turn the power up on the analog controller.  2) Press Find Product on the handheld controller to load a picture of the locomotive to the handheld controller.  3) Touch the picture of the locomotive to operate it. See user manuals for complete details. Will the included speaker fit in all G scale locomotives?    No.  The included speaker can be used in many popular G scale locomotives.   Can I use my own speaker with the RAKS-1?    Yes.  Many popular G scale speakers will work fine with the locomotive module.  Please see the locomotive module user manual for details on what speakers are ok to use.   Can you install RailPro locomotive modules in older non-DCC ready locomotives? YES.  You can wire in a RailPro module to most G Scale locomotives including ones that were not originally DCC ready.  If your locomotive is non-DCC, you will need to be sure to isolate the motor from the track pickup and be sure that that final wiring is as shown in the locomotive user manual.     

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In-House Created 55 Gallon Drums by Squeaky's Trains. 10 Pack. 3D printed with high quality materials. HO Scale Size (1:87)

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Water Waves goes on clear and dries clear to create splashes, waves, and rapids. Customize your water colors by adding Water Tints or create whitecaps and frothy water with White Water Highlight™.

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The HC-3 is a wireless controller with a color touch screen that can be used to operate your model railroad layout. The HC-3 can control the speed, direction, lights, and sounds of locomotives and other accessories by simply touching the screen! RailPro products are equipped with Direct Radio and are designed to work together. Direct Radio allows the RailPro components to communicate with each other without any wires! Direct Radio is very fast giving your RailPro products quick response to your controls. You will need to install RailPro modules into your locomotives and accessories that you want to control. The color graphic screens make it so simple to use, that most users will find it unnecessary to use the manual to even setup advance features. Product Specifications: Dimensions: 6.1 x 3.4 x 1.5 in   Simply touch the screen to take control of a locomotive or accessory, adjust settings and much more!Direct Radio allows RailPro components to communicate with each other without any wires! Direct Radio is very fast giving your RailPro products quick response to your commands. Also, Direct Radio has two-way communication that allows your HC-3 to transmit and receive information!Setting up your RailPro system is easy. When you buy new RailPro Ready products, or new RailPro modules for locomotives and accessories, simply press the “Find Product” button and the HC-3 will automatically load a picture of the product. You can take control of the product by touching the picture of the product!With a couple touches on the screen, you can link multiple locomotives together for more pulling power! With one more touch, you can unlink the locomotives. Our Direct Radio technology allows the locomotives to communicate together to ensure each locomotive pulls its share of the load.Multiple HC-3’s can be used at the same time to allow additional family and friends to enjoy your model layout! Also, multiple locomotives and other accessories can be used simultaneously for complete model layout control!The HC-3 comes complete with built in rechargeable batteries. The HC-3 is equipped with USB port to connect to a PC. You can go to Ring Engineering’s Internet site and download new pictures, sounds, and even new programs to add more functionality to your RailPro system. You do not need a computer to use the HC-3, but this can prove to be a very useful feature.

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CD-Quality Sound: TCS’ world-renowned CD-quality sound. 16 Bits of resolution at 44.1kHz sample rate. Back EMF Load Compensation: Provides superior slow speed control and high performance under load. Quiet Drive: Super-quiet motor control for “buzz” free motor performance. Variable Momentum: Allows you to make custom acceleration and deceleration curves. Incandescent Bulb Support: This decoder can be used with 12 Volt bulbs. Function Remapping: Buttons 0 through 12 may be used to control the lighting functions of this decoder. Programmable Lighting Effects: Choose from 20 separate user-programmable lighting effects! Dimmable Brightness: Configure multiple different brightness levels for your LED’s or incandescent bulbs. Decoder Lock: Feature which prevents accidental/unwanted programming while activated. Airwire™ Compatible: Fully compatible with Airwire™ operation. Audio Assist®: TCS exclusive auditory feedback programming system. Program your decoder without the need to memorize CV’s! User-Loadable Speed Tables: Configure custom speed curves and set speed limits. Throttle Modes: Choose from multiple throttle modes to meet your operating needs. Proto Notch™: A WOWSound original feature which uses TCS’ exclusive auto-adjusting BEMF technology to automatically choose the active notch sound. Prototype Mode also offers dynamic sound volumes which accurately model the real-life equivalent. Also includes pre-programmed acceleration and deceleration values. Specs Interface Type: Hard-Wire, Direct-Plug (9-Pin JST) Dimensions (L x W x H): 1.35″ x 0.658″ x 0.22″ or 34.29mm x 16.72mm x 5.59mm Scale: HO Scale Continuous/Peak: 1.3/2.0 Amp Total Functions: 6 Function Rating: 100 mA 12V Outputs: 6 Speaker Selection This decoder is optimized for 8 Ω speakers (not included). This decoder uses and audio amplifier capable of supplying up to 2 Watts of power. A 1 Watt minimum power rating is recommended for use with this decoder. If you are using a speaker with less than 1 Watt power rating, you must reduce your volume to prevent speaker failure or amplifier stress. Speaker enclosures greatly increase speaker performance in most cases.

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"Dual Tool" Manual uncoupling tool & built in Spring Pic There are many modelers that wish to manual uncouple with a small tool and Kadee®offers the #241 "Dual Tool" manual uncoupler and spring pick combination. For manual uncoupling the #118 & #119 shelf coupler the #241 has a "pointed" end to fit around the top shelf. The other "blade" end of the #241 is for standard couplers, also, the blade end has nubs so it can double as a spring pick for inserting small coil springs. To manual uncouple the #118 & #119 coupler with the pointed end of the #241 "Dual Tool", first push the cars together where the coupler knuckles compress against each other, insert the pointed end against the "outside" of the hooked tip of the knuckle as illustrated (the knuckle is the moving part of the coupler head). As the point slips into the coupler it will push the knuckle past the hook of the opposing knuckle. To assist the uncoupling you can push the knuckle tip outward with the point, when the knuckle tips are past each other you can now separate the uncoupled cars.   Package Includes: (1) "Dual Tool" Manual uncoupling tool & built in Spring Pic

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By default, this decoder does not come with a pre-programmed Sound Profile. Nevertheless, we provide complimentary Sound File programming for all ESU decoders. Please be aware that opting for Sound File Programming in your order might result in a shipment delay of 1 to 2 business days. Visit this link to preview ESU Sounds 21MTC NEM6660 Harness Plug, 30 x 15.5mm Version The LokSound 5 is the most important member of the LokSound family. Due to the combination of the digital decoder and the sound module on one circuit board we achieve the smallest possible dimensions of 30 mm x 15.5 mm. Therefore it fits into almost any H0 or 0 gauge locomotive. LokSound 5 decoders are available with all popular interface types and are supplied with a sugar cube speaker (11 mm x 15 mm) and a sound enclosure. The LokSound 5 DCC is made for the North American and Australian markets. It is a pure DCC Decoder, which supports RailComPlus and can also be used on DC layouts. Please note the LokSound 5 DCC decoder does not come with a speaker. Operating modes Like all products of the LokSound family the LokSound 5 is a true multi protocol decoder. It supports DCC as well as Motorola®, Selectrix® and M4. Of course it supports 14 through to 128 speed steps as well as 2 and 4 digit addresses in DCC format and up to 32 functions. Thanks to RailComPlus® the decoders register themselves fully automatically on suitable command stations. This decoder supports all DCC programming modes and thanks to RailCom® you may read out the CV values on the main, provided you have a command station supporting RailCom®. There are utility registers for command stations that only facilitate programming of CVs ranging from 1 to 255. Motorola® users benefit from up to 28 speed steps for 255 addresses. Three additional Motorola® addresses facilitate triggering of 16 functions. An integral programming mode even allows programming with the good old Central Unit 6021. The M4 protocol supports the automatic registration on mfx® compatible central units. The LokSound 5 decoder supports the Märklin® braking sections just as well as the ZIMO® HLU braking commands or the Lenz® ABC system. Braking with DCC brake generators or with DC is also possible. Furthermore the locomotive with a LokSound will come to a halt when a Selectrix® braking diode is switched into the circuit. The ABC push-pull feature enables the automatic commuting between two stations. The LokSound 5 decoder is also suitable for analogue DC and AC (!) layouts. Sound The LokSound 5 decoder can reproduce up to 10 channels simultaneously. Each channel offers up to 16 Bit / 31250 kHz and thus we have finally achieved hi-fi sound quality on your layout. For all practical purposes one cannot detect any difference to the original. A class D audio power amplifier with up to 3W output power feeds the speakers with a permitted impedance of 4 – 32 Ohms. The huge 128 MBit sound memory assures sufficient storage capacity. The volume of all individual sound fragments may be adjusted separately. The outstandingly flexible sound engine without a rigid flow chart facilitates a prototypical simulation of all conceivable rail vehicles. Three separately adjustable braking functions and two alternative load scenarios provide you with maximum control of your vehicles. Functions We are quite aware that you want your locomotives to be as realistic as possible. Therefore we have packed many function outputs into it.  Subject to the type of interface every LokSound 5 has at least 10 amplified outputs. The decoders with PluX22 or 21MTC interface have an additional 4 outputs for controlling servos or as logic outputs. Of course, all important lighting functions are supported. The brightness of each output may be adjusted separately. The decoder supports the automatic push and pull movements – known as the coupler waltz - required for reliable operation of digital couplers such as the ones by ROCO® and Krois® as well as Telex® couplers. Motor control Motor control of the LokSound 5 has been further improved. A variable PWM pulse frequency ranging from 10 kHz to 50 kHz assures perfect silent operation, particularly for coreless motors. Thus the typical hum is a thing of the past. Load control can now be adjusted with up to 10 separate CVs and thus will manage even the most difficult cases. The unique “Auto Tune” function facilitates the automatic calibration of the decoder to perfectly match the motor. The LokSound 5 decoder supplies up to 1.5A motor current, which is quite sufficient even for older motor types. LokSound 5 DCC The LokSound 5 DCC is made for the North American and Australian markets. It is a pure DCC Decoder, which supports RailComPlus and can also be used on DC layouts. More Information Item # 58429  Brand ESU Scale HO & O WARNING: This product can expose you to a chemical, which is known to the State of California to cause Cancer and Reproductive Harm - For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov

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Innovative powder adhesive. For clean, easy bonding of scatter & ballast. Instant grab, adjustable bond, reversible joints. Ballast Magic by Deluxe Materials is a new way to ballast track in all scales. The adhesive itself is a fine dry powder that is very easy to mix in with ballast. Once the adhesive and ballast mixture is laid in the track it needs to be misted with water using the Ballast Spray bottle. Using Ballast Magic is a new enjoyable way to bond ballast. Bond is reversible with warm water. Instructions: Mix thoroughly 1 part dry Ballast Magic with between 5 & 10 parts granules by volume. Apply to track or scene. Spray gently with water for instant grab & activation. Adjust if required. Allow to dry for 1-2 hours. Dries to a realistic matt effect. Fast drying 1-2 hours Good bond resistant to everyday handling Safe to use. Can be manipulated easily & mixed with most scatters Ideal for large areas, fixing coal , creating piles etc. Ballast Magic will be especially useful when ballasting around points because it can be applied in a controlled manner without the risk of adhesive flowing into the working parts of a point. Its reversible nature means that if you position something that you later think is in the wrong location you can dampen the adhesive which will then release. 125ml.

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RailPro products by Ring Engineering are professional grade, powerful, and very easy to use model railroad control products that can be enjoyed by beginners and experts alike. RailPro products by Ring Engineering are professional grade, powerful, and very easy to use model railroad control products that can be enjoyed by beginners and experts alike. The HC-3 is a wireless controller with a color touch screen that can be used to operate your model railroad layout. The HC-3 can control the speed, direction, lights, and sounds of locomotives and other accessories by simply touching the screen! All you need in addition to this starter kit is at least one locomotive module. The included power supply has enough power to run 15 typical modern HO Scale locomotives. You can add additional power supplies, handheld controllers, locomotive modules, and accessory modules, to expand this starter set to control practically any size layout! Package Contents: HC-3 Handheld Controller Battery Charger (100-240VAC 50/60Hz) USB Cable PWR-56 Module PA-2 Power Adapter (110-220VAC 50/60Hz) 110 VAC Power Cable User Manual with Quick Start Guide Please see HC-3 and PWR-56 for more details on each product.

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CD-Quality Sound: TCS’ world-renowned CD-quality sound. 16 Bits of resolution at 44.1kHz sample rate. Keep-Alive®: Included on-board for smooth, stutter-free operation. Back EMF Load Compensation: Provides superior slow speed control and high performance under load. Quiet Drive: Super-quiet motor control for “buzz” free motor performance. Variable Momentum: Allows you to make custom acceleration and deceleration curves. Incandescent Bulb Support: This decoder can be used with 12 Volt bulbs. Function Remapping: Buttons 0 through 12 may be used to control the lighting functions of this decoder. Programmable Lighting Effects: Choose from 20 separate user-programmable lighting effects! Dimmable Brightness: Configure multiple different brightness levels for your LED’s or incandescent bulbs. Decoder Lock: Feature which prevents accidental/unwanted programming while activated. Airwire™ Compatible: Fully compatible with Airwire™ operation. Audio Assist®: TCS exclusive auditory feedback programming system. Program your decoder without the need to memorize CV’s! User-Loadable Speed Tables: Configure custom speed curves and set speed limits. Throttle Modes: Choose from multiple throttle modes to meet your operating needs. Proto Notch™: A WOWSound original feature which uses TCS’ exclusive auto-adjusting BEMF technology to automatically choose the active notch sound. Prototype Mode also offers dynamic sound volumes which accurately model the real-life equivalent. Also includes pre-programmed acceleration and deceleration values. Specs Interface Type: Hard-Wire Dimensions (L x W x H): 3.004″ x 1.413″ x 0.551″ or 76.3mm x 35.9mm x 14mm Scale: G Scale, O Scale, S Scale Continuous/Peak: 5/10 Amp Total Functions: 8 Function Rating: 1A 12V Outputs: 8

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