N-Scale Trains Mark Sproul, Keith Sproul and David Kindred did N-Scale / N-Trak model trains in the early 80's, right after getting out of college.
Keith worked at Union Carbide and his primary focus was Union Carbide, Bakelite & Linde train cars.
Keith & Mark grew up near Burlington, Iowa and Mark's primary focus was Burlington & Burlington Northern trains.
David Kindred's primary focus was Union Pacific trains and steam engines.
Keith & Mark got back into trains November 2017 for a little while
Keith set up trains again in early 2020 with the New Mexico Rail Runner Train sets and Japanese Bullet Trains
This time I developed a method to have a permanent layout. It will be on the fabric cutting table and will be raised to the ceiling when not in use.
Keith's interests are | |
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1 | Union Carbide / Bakelite cars |
2 | New Mexico Rail Runner Passenger Train |
3 | Japanese Bullet Trains |
4 | Burlington & Burlington Northern |
5 | Chessie System |
Train Clubs / Organizations | |
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www.nmra.org | National Model Railroad Association |
www.ntrak.org | National N-Trak Organization |
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NTrak | Wikipedia N-Trak Info |
www.t-trak.org | National T-Track Organization |
www.njsntrak.us | Southern New Jersey N-Trak Club |
nrmrc.org | North Raleigh Model Railroad Club |
DCC Information | |
www.dccwiki.com | DCC Wiki |
mrdccu.com | Mr DCC University |
www.wiringfordcc.com | DCC Wiring Info |
sites.google.com/site/markgurries | Mark Gurries DCC Info |
dccwiki.com/DCC_Projects | DCC Projects |
www.opendcc.de | Open DCC Project |
jmri.sourceforge.net | JMRI Software |
mstevetodd.com/jmri-raspberrypi-access-point | JMRI RaspberryPi as Access Point |
DCC Electronic & Arduino projects | |
modeltraincontrols.com | Electrronic Projects |
www.trainelectronics.com | Electrronic Projects |
www.dccwiki.com/DCC_Projects | DCC Arduino Projects |
Train Manufactures and Train Stores | |||||
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Web Link | Name | Type | Location | Comment | |
www.digitrax.com | Digitrax | Manufacturer | Panama City, FL | DCC Control Systems | |
www.digikeijs.com | digikeijs | Manufacturer | Netherlands | DCC Control Systems | |
tscdcc.com | Train Control Systems | Manufacturer | Broomsgrove, UK | DCC Control Systems | |
www.sprog.us.com | Sprog | Manufacturer | Beaverton, OR | DCC Control Systems | |
tamvalleydepot.com | Tam Valley Depot | Manufacturer | San Diego, CA | DCC Control Systems | |
soundtraxx.com | Sound Traxx | Manufacturer | Durango, CO | DCC Sound Systems | |
katousa.com | Kato USA | Manufacturer | Schaumburg, IL | Train / Track Manufacturer | |
shop.atlasrr.com | Atlas | Manufacturer | Hillside, NJ | Train / Track Manufacturer | |
www.athearn.com | Athearn | Manufacturer | Long Beach CA | Train Manufacturer | |
www.hornby.com | Arnold / Hornby | Manufacturer | Lakewood, WA | Train Manufacturer | |
www.bachmanntrains.com | Bachman | Manufacturer | Philadelphia, PA | Train Manufacturer | |
www.yankeedabbler.com | Yankee Dabler | Train Store | Bellmawr, NJ | BEST Prices, My favorite | |
themodelrailroadshop.com | The Model Railroad Shop | Train Store | Piscataway, NJ | Thought to be the OLDEST Train Store in the country | |
www.modeltrainstuff.com | Model Train Stuff | Train Store | Cockeysville, MD | ||
www.micromark.com | Micro Mark | Train & Tools Store | Berkeley Heights, NJ | Mail Order only | |
modeltrainmarket.com | Model Train Market | Train Store | Ocala, FL | Specializing in hard to find trains | |
tonystrains.com | Tony's Train Exchange | Train Store | Essex, VT | Specializing in DCC |
Union Carbide Cars | |||
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Name | Train Car Type | Color | Quantity |
Bakelite Plastics | 47 ft Hopper | Red / White | 92 |
Bakelite Plastics | Single Dome Tank Car | Red / White | 44 |
Linde | Box Car / Tank Car | Green | 19 |
Green Chemicals From UCC | 3 Dome Tank Car | Green / White | 10 |
Union Carbide / CCBX | 4 Bay Centerflow Hopper | White | 7 |
Bakelite Plastics | 3 Dome Tank Car | White / Red | 5 |
Union Carbide / CCBX | 23,500 gal Tanker | Blue | 1 |
Other Cars | |||
Misc (2 ea of 5 kinds) Union Pacific Southern Pacific Southern Erie Lakawana Con Cor | 4 Bay Centerflow Hopper | White | 10 |
Chessie | 4 Bay Centerflow Hopper | Yellow | 6 |
Burlington Northern | 4 Bay Centerflow Hopper | Green | 3 |
Engines | |||
Name | Engine Car Type | Color | Comment |
Union Carbide Switcher | Kato Center Cab Switcher | Yellow | Yellow, Custom Paint |
GE Switcher | Bachman GE 44 Ton Switcher | Yellow | DCC #44 |
Chessie Systems | Atlas SD-35 | Yellow / Blue | DCC #7427 |
Chessie Systems | Atlas SD-50 | Yellow / Blue | DCC #8580 Sound, Gold |
Burlington | Arnold U28C | Red | DCC #0563, #0571 |
Burlington Northern | Arnold U28C | Green | DCC #5666 |
Train Sets | |||||
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Name | Brand | Num of Cars | Color | DCC | Comment |
New Mexico Rail Runner | Athearn | 4 Cars | White / Red | 103 107 | New Mexico Passenger Line 2 sets, Made in 1990's Purchased 1/2020 |
CB&Q Silver Streak Zephyr | Kato | 6 Cars | Silver | ? | Purchased 4/20/2020 |
Original Bullet Train | Tomix | 6 Cars | Green / White | DC | Over 30 yr old |
Bullet Train, Doctor Yellow | Kato | 7 Cars | Yellow | 923 | Purchased 2/29/2020 |
Bullet Train, Hello Kitty | TommyTec | 8 Cars | Pink / White | DC 0 | Received 3/23/2020 |
Bullet Train, Panda Kuroshio Smile Adventure Train | Kato | 6 Cars | White | - | Ordered 3/8/2020 |
Hayabusa Shinkansen Bullet Train | Kato | 10 Cars | Turquoise / White | 1 | Purchased 3/12/2020 |
Outside Loop Siding | Inside Loop Siding | Freight Yard | Left Ctr | Right Ctr | Passenger Yard | Outside Loop Siding |
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Controller / Sw # | Controller / Sw # | Controller / Sw # | Controller / Sw # | Controller / Sw # | Controller / Sw # | |
DS64-5 21 (R) | DS64-5 22 (L) | DS64-2 8 (LL) | DS64-3 9 (RR) | DS64-6 25 (R) | ||
DS64-2 7 (L) | DS64-3 10 (R) | |||||
Double Crossoverr DS64-5 X-23 | Double Crossoverr DS64-5 X-24 | DS64-2 6 (L) | DS64-3 11 (R) | |||
DS64-2 5 (L) | DS64-3 12 (R) | |||||
DS64-1 4 (L) | Double Crossover DS64-6 X- 26 Future | DS64-4 13 (R) | ||||
DS64-1 3 (L) | DS64-4 14 (R) | |||||
DS64-1 2 (L) | DS64-4 15 (R) | |||||
DS64-5 21 (L) | DS64-5 22 (R) | DS64-1 1 (L) | DS64-4 16 (R) | DS64-6 25 (L) |
DS64 Switch Control Table | |||||
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DS64 | Output | Switch # | L-R-X-2 | Comment | Status |
Freight Yard | |||||
1 | 1 | 1 | L | Yard Line #1 | Done |
1 | 2 | 2 | L | Yard Line #2 | Done |
1 | 3 | 3 | L | Yard Line #3 | Done |
1 | 4 | 4 | L | Yard Line #4 | Done |
2 | 1 | 5 | L | Yard Line #5 | Done |
2 | 2 | 6 | L | Yard Line #6 | Done |
2 | 3 | 7 | L | Yard Line #7 | Done |
2 | 4 | 8 | LL | Yard Line #8 Loop to Line 9 | Done |
Passenger Yard | |||||
3 | 1 | 9 | RR | Yard Line #9 Loop to Line 8 | Done |
3 | 2 | 10 | R | Yard Line #10 | Done |
3 | 3 | 11 | R | Yard Line #11 | Done |
3 | 4 | 12 | R | Yard Line #12 | Done |
4 | 1 | 13 | R | Yard Line #13 | Done |
4 | 2 | 14 | R | Yard Line #14 | Done |
4 | 3 | 15 | R | Yard Line #15 | Done |
4 | 4 | 16 | R | Yard Line #16 | Done |
Near Side | |||||
5 | 1 | 21 | 2 | Near Side Outside Loop Siding | Done |
5 | 2 | 22 | 2 | Inside Loop Siding | Done |
5 | 3 | 23 | X | Main Line Double Crossover | Done |
5 | 4 | 24 | X | Inside Loop Double Crossover | Done |
Far Side | |||||
6 | 1 | 25 | 2 | Far Side Outside Loop Siding | Done |
6 | 2 | 26 | X | Center Double Crossover | Future |
6 | 3 | 27 | -unused- | ||
6 | 4 | 28 | -unused- | ||
Legend | L R X 2 LL RR | Left Hand Turnout Right Hand Turnout Double Crossover 2 Switches, Pair L & R Two Left Hand Turnouts Two right Hand Turnouts |
### | Track Name | Type | Switch # | |
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1 | Outside Loop Siding | Siding | 21 | |
2 | Outside Loop Main Line | Main Line | ||
3 | Inside Loop Main Line | Main Line | ||
4 | Inside Loop Siding | Siding | 22 | |
5 | Inner Loop | Main Line | ||
6 | Yard Line #1 | Freight Siding | 1 | |
7 | Yard Line #2 | Freight Siding | 2 | |
8 | Yard Line #3 | Freight Siding | 3 | |
9 | Yard Line #4 | Freight Siding | 4 | |
10 | Yard Line #5 | Freight Siding | 5 | |
11 | Yard Line #6 | Freight Siding | 6 | |
12 | Yard Line #7 | Freight Siding | 7 | |
13 | Yard Line #8 Feed to Center Circle | Freight Siding | 8 | |
14 | Center Circle Left | Reversing Loop | ||
Reversing Circle power fed from Digitrax DCS51 | ||||
15 | Center Circle Right | Reversing Loop | ||
16 | Yard Line #9 Feed to Center Circle | Passenger Siding | 9 | |
17 | Yard Line #10 | Passenger Siding | 10 | |
18 | Yard Line #11 | Passenger Siding | 11 | |
19 | Yard Line #12 | Passenger Siding | 12 | |
20 | Yard Line #13 | Passenger Siding | 13 | |
21 | Yard Line #14 | Passenger Siding | 14 | |
22 | Yard Line #15 | Passenger Siding | 15 | |
23 | Yard Line #16 | Passenger Siding | 16 | |
24 | Inner Loop | Main Line | ||
25 | Inside Loop Main Line | Main Line | ||
26 | Outside Loop Siding | Siding | 25 | |
27 | Outside Loop Main Line | Main Line |
Brand | Part # | Description | Qty |
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Kato Unitrack | 20-004 | Double Track Straight | 20+ |
Kato Unitrack | 20-021 | Road Crossing / Re-Railer | 6+ |
Kato Unitrack | 20-041 | Power Feeder Track | 4+ |
Kato Unitrack | 20-045 | Unitrack -> Flex Track Adapters | 18+ |
Kato Unitrack | 20-051 | Double Track Widening Section Left | 1 |
Kato Unitrack | 20-052 | Double Track Widening Section Right | 1 |
Kato Unitrack | 20-150 | Turn Out Curve | 6-10 |
Kato Unitrack | 20-181 | Double Track 45° | 4 |
Kato Unitrack | 20-182 | Double Track 22.5° Left | 4 |
Kato Unitrack | 20-182 | Double Track 22.5° Right | 4 |
Kato Unitrack | 20-202 | #6 Left Hand Turn Outs | 12+ |
Kato Unitrack | 20-203 | #6 Right Hand Turn Outs | 12+ |
Kato Unitrack | 20-210 | Double Crossovers | 3 |
Peco | 36" Flex Track | 50 | |
Model Power | 4991 | Lighted Bumpers | 18 |
Category | DCS240 | DS64 |
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Max # of Routes | 64 | 8 |
Max # of Switchers / Route | 16 | 8 |
DS64 Routes'-' = Closed | ||||||||||
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Rt # | Top # | SW 2 | SW 3 | SW 4 | SW 5 | SW 6 | SW 7 | SW 8 | Comment | Status |
DS64-1 | ||||||||||
Switch # --> | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Comment | Status | ||||
1 | 100 C | - | - | - | - | Straight Thru | Works | |||
2 | 101 T | T | - | - | - | Works | ||||
3 | 102 T | - | T | - | - | Works | ||||
4 | 103 T | - | - | T | - | Works | ||||
5 | 104 T | - | - | - | T | Works | ||||
6 | ||||||||||
7 | ||||||||||
8 | 107 T | T | T | T | T | All Thrown | Works | |||
DS64-2 | ||||||||||
Switch # --> | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | Comment | Status | ||||
1 | 200 C | - | - | - | - | Straight Thru | Works | |||
2 | 201 T | T | - | - | - | Works | ||||
3 | 202 T | - | T | - | - | Works | ||||
4 | 203 T | - | - | T | - | Works | ||||
5 | 204 T | - | - | - | T | Works | ||||
6 | ||||||||||
7 | ||||||||||
8 | 207 T | T | T | T | T | All Thrown | Works | |||
DS64-3 | ||||||||||
Switch # --> | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | Comment | Status | ||||
1 | 300 C | - | - | - | - | Straight Thru | Works | |||
2 | 301 T | T | - | - | - | Works | ||||
3 | 302 T | - | T | - | - | Works | ||||
4 | 303 T | - | - | T | - | Works | ||||
5 | 304 T | - | - | - | T | Works | ||||
6 | ||||||||||
7 | ||||||||||
8 | 307 T | T | T | T | T | All Thrown | Works | |||
DS64-4 | ||||||||||
Switch # --> | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | Comment | Status | ||||
1 | 400 C | - | - | - | - | Straight Thru | Works | |||
2 | 401 T | T | - | - | - | Works | ||||
3 | 402 T | - | T | - | - | Works | ||||
4 | 403 T | - | - | T | - | Works | ||||
5 | 404 T | - | - | - | T | Works | ||||
6 | ||||||||||
7 | ||||||||||
8 | 407 T | T | T | T | T | All Thrown | Works | |||
DS64-5 | ||||||||||
Switch # --> | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | Comment | Status | ||||
1 | 500 C | - | - | - | - | Straight Thru | Works | |||
2 | 501 T | T | - | - | - | Outside Main to Siding | Works | |||
3 | 502 T | - | T | - | - | Inside Main to Siding | Works | |||
4 | 503 T | - | - | T | - | Main Double Crossover | Works | |||
5 | 504 T | - | - | - | T | Inner Loop Double Crossover | Works | |||
6 | 505 T | - | T | - | T | Inside Main <-> Inner Loop | Works | |||
7 | 506 T | - | T | T | T | Works | ||||
8 | 507 T | T | T | T | T | All Thrown | Works | |||
DS64-6 | ||||||||||
Switch # --> | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | Comment | Status | ||||
1 | 600 C | - | - | - | - | Straight Thru | Works | |||
2 | 601 T | T | - | - | - | Outside Main Siding | Works | |||
3 | ||||||||||
4 | ||||||||||
5 | ||||||||||
6 | ||||||||||
7 | ||||||||||
8 | 607 T | T | T | T | T | All Thrown | Works |
DCS240 Routes | DNW = Does Not Work|||||||||||||||||||
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Route # | Top Sw# | SW 2 | SW 3 | SW 4 | SW 5 | SW 6 | SW 7 | SW 8 | SW 9 | SW 10 | SW 11 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 16 | Comment | Status | |
1 | 1000 C | 100 C | 200 C | 300 C | 400 C | 500 C | 600 C | All Default, Straight Thru | Works | ||||||||||
2 | 1001 T | 101 T | 200 C | 300 C | 404 T | Siding 1 - 16 | DNW | ||||||||||||
3 | 1002 T | 102 T | 200 C | 300 C | 403 T | Siding 2 - 15 | DNW | ||||||||||||
4 | 1003 T | 103 T | 200 C | 300 C | 402 T | Siding 3 - 14 | DNW | ||||||||||||
5 | 1004 T | 104 T | 200 C | 300 C | 401 T | Siding 4 - 13 | DNW | ||||||||||||
6 | 1005 T | 100 C | 201 T | 304 T | 400 C | Siding 5 - 12 | DNW | ||||||||||||
7 | 1006 T | 100 C | 202 T | 303 T | 400 C | Siding 6 - 11 | DNW | ||||||||||||
8 | 1007 T | 100 C | 203 T | 302 T | 400 C | Siding 7 - 10 | DNW | ||||||||||||
9 | 1008 T | 100 C | 204 T | 301 T | 400 C | Siding 8 - 9 | DNW | ||||||||||||
10 | 1010 T | 100 C | 200 C | 300 C | 400 C | Close all Sidings | DNW | ||||||||||||
11 | 1011 T | 1 T | 16 T | Siding 1 - 16 | DNW | ||||||||||||||
12 | 1012 T | 2 T | 15 T | Siding 2 - 15 | DNW | ||||||||||||||
13 | 1013 T | 3 T | 14 T | Siding 3 - 14 | DNW | ||||||||||||||
14 | 1014 T | 4 T | 13 T | Siding 4 - 13 | DNW | ||||||||||||||
15 | 1015 T | 5 T | 12 T | Siding 5 - 12 | DNW | ||||||||||||||
16 | 1016 T | 6 T | 11 T | Siding 6 - 11 | DNW | ||||||||||||||
17 | 1017 T | 7 T | 10 T | Siding 7 - 10 | DNW | ||||||||||||||
18 | 1018 T | 8 T | 9 T | Siding 8 - 9 | DNW | ||||||||||||||
20 | 1099 T | 1 T | 2 T | 3 T | 4 T | 5 T | 6 T | 7 T | 10 T | 11 T | 12 T | 13 T | 14 T | 15 T | 16 T | Open All Sidings | DNW |
Picture | Qty | Model | Description | Comment |
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1 | DCS240 | LocoNet Advanced Command Station, w/ PR3 USB Interface built in | System Controller | |
1 | PS1012E | 20 Amp Power Supply 13.8-23VDC | ||
2 | DT500D | Advanced Duplex Radio Equipped Super Throttle | ||
6 | DS64 | Quad Stationary Decoder | Turnout / Switch Controller | |
2 | UP5 | LocoNet Universal Interconnect Panel | ||
1 | DCS51 | All-in-one Command Station/Booster/Throttle | Used for powering reversal loop Set to be a Booster/Throttle Only | |
1 | PR3 | USB to LocoNet Interface with Decoder Programmer | Used for Programming Locos only | |
1 | PTB-100 | Soundtraxx / Programming Track Booster | Used for Programming Locos | |
Future Plans | ||||
- | BXPA1 | LocoNet DCC Auto-Reverser with Detection, Transponding & Power Management | ||
- | BXP88 | LocoNet Occupancy Detector, 8 Detection Sections with Transponding & Power Management |
DCC Information | |
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www.dccwiki.com | DCC Wiki |
mrdccu.com | Mr DCC University |
www.wiringfordcc.com | DCC Wiring Info |
sites.google.com/site/markgurries | Mark Gurries DCC Info |
jmri.sourceforge.net | JMRI Software |
dccwiki.com/DCC_Projects | DCC Projects |
mstevetodd.com/jmri-raspberrypi-access-point | JMRI RaspberryPi as Access Point |
www.withrottle.com | WiFi Throttle used with Raspberry Pi or Digitrax WiFi |
www.opendcc.de | Open DCC Project |
DCC Arduino projects | |
modeltraincontrols.com | Electrronic Projects |
www.trainelectronics.com | Electrronic Projects |
www.dccwiki.com/DCC_Projects | DCC Arduino Projects |
Misc Digitrax Info | |
Digitrax Battery Throttle Cover for 3D printers | From www.thingiverse.com |