hornby R206 power connector
hornby R206 power connector
does anyone know where I can get ahornby R206 power connector from ?
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Should it be R8206 in which case any Hornby stockist should stock it
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But it is the power cable I NEED not the track.
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@ simontk - If it is a power connector clip that you are after, you might want to be aware of a few things.
Firstly, although you can use the DCC power connector clip for DC, you shouldn't use the DC one for DCC. The DC one has capacitor(s) added, which are not necessary for DC, but may well affect running with DCC. The DCC users on the forum should be able to give you more details, if you need.
Secondly, Peco (and Bachmann, if they do them) ones would work with Hornby track, even if they look different.
Thirdly, a lot of people prefer to solder the ends of the wires from the controller to the undersides (or the outer sides) of the rails. It looks better, because it is easier to disguise with ballast. It also means that you can supply power to more than one piece of track. I know that it sounds a bit of a chore, but it can mean that your layout is more reliable. The rail joiners (sometimes called 'fishplates') tend to conduct electricity when they are fairly new, but progressively less well as time goes on.
Good luck, whatever you choose to do.
Firstly, although you can use the DCC power connector clip for DC, you shouldn't use the DC one for DCC. The DC one has capacitor(s) added, which are not necessary for DC, but may well affect running with DCC. The DCC users on the forum should be able to give you more details, if you need.
Secondly, Peco (and Bachmann, if they do them) ones would work with Hornby track, even if they look different.
Thirdly, a lot of people prefer to solder the ends of the wires from the controller to the undersides (or the outer sides) of the rails. It looks better, because it is easier to disguise with ballast. It also means that you can supply power to more than one piece of track. I know that it sounds a bit of a chore, but it can mean that your layout is more reliable. The rail joiners (sometimes called 'fishplates') tend to conduct electricity when they are fairly new, but progressively less well as time goes on.
Good luck, whatever you choose to do.
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thats a good point - if like me you cant stand soldering you can get pre soldered fish plates this chap has been fantastic with mine you can see how i used them in my layout thread hereRichard Lee wrote:Thirdly, a lot of people prefer to solder the ends of the wires from the controller to the undersides (or the outer sides) of the rails. It looks better, because it is easier to disguise with ballast. It also means that you can supply power to more than one piece of track. I know that it sounds a bit of a chore, but it can mean that your layout is more reliable. The rail joiners (sometimes called 'fishplates') tend to conduct electricity when they are fairly new, but progressively less well as time goes on.
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Good havens !. it's all changed since the days of my old H & M Duette Controller days, lol.
This DCC lark, really does bring a layout to life !
So much that I a going to finish off my Tram layout, quickly ! So I can start a completely new DCC "N" gauge Train layout.
It IS possible to obtain such a broad spectrum of accessories, scenery and rolling stock ! AND all in "N" gauge. Which means you no longer have to take up a whole room !
I have already started to work on my layout design. As I really want to make it the best layout I, !, am capable of producing.
As I am a bit of a stickler, when it comes to, making a layout which not only looks good, but IS also plausible.
As you can now get a DCC turntable I am thinking of utilising 1. If I place it towards the centre of my layout, with three tracks off it in both directions. I am going to have it like a workshop with a tet running track round the perimeter. And all on a piece of 6' X 3' , 12mm MDF board.
I will post a Scarm image once completed.
This DCC lark, really does bring a layout to life !
So much that I a going to finish off my Tram layout, quickly ! So I can start a completely new DCC "N" gauge Train layout.
It IS possible to obtain such a broad spectrum of accessories, scenery and rolling stock ! AND all in "N" gauge. Which means you no longer have to take up a whole room !
I have already started to work on my layout design. As I really want to make it the best layout I, !, am capable of producing.
As I am a bit of a stickler, when it comes to, making a layout which not only looks good, but IS also plausible.
As you can now get a DCC turntable I am thinking of utilising 1. If I place it towards the centre of my layout, with three tracks off it in both directions. I am going to have it like a workshop with a tet running track round the perimeter. And all on a piece of 6' X 3' , 12mm MDF board.
I will post a Scarm image once completed.
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On a 6 x 3 board you will struggling to get what you suggest on theresimontk wrote:Good havens !. it's all changed since the days of my old H & M Duette Controller days, lol.
This DCC lark, really does bring a layout to life !
So much that I a going to finish off my Tram layout, quickly ! So I can start a completely new DCC "N" gauge Train layout.
It IS possible to obtain such a broad spectrum of accessories, scenery and rolling stock ! AND all in "N" gauge. Which means you no longer have to take up a whole room !
I have already started to work on my layout design. As I really want to make it the best layout I, !, am capable of producing.
As I am a bit of a stickler, when it comes to, making a layout which not only looks good, but IS also plausible.
As you can now get a DCC turntable I am thinking of utilising 1. If I place it towards the centre of my layout, with three tracks off it in both directions. I am going to have it like a workshop with a tet running track round the perimeter. And all on a piece of 6' X 3' , 12mm MDF board.
I will post a Scarm image once completed.
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but if I can make it fit on Scarm, surely I am safe, NO ?
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What about these additions
red = head shunt which will let you shunt the sidings without getting in the way of the main loop
blue = passing loop, which will let you store a train in the siding as another passes - would also make a good station area
red = head shunt which will let you shunt the sidings without getting in the way of the main loop
blue = passing loop, which will let you store a train in the siding as another passes - would also make a good station area
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Like this :- Good call !
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sorry this :-
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OR :- .................. Can u tell I've nowt better 2 do, ha ha.