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DCC & Wiring

Olympia Logging Series: Part 32 – Installing a DCC system
Nov 18, 2014

Olympia Logging Series: Part 32 – Installing a DCC system

MRVP’s David Popp takes a casual approach to installing a Digital Command Control (DCC) system on our Olympia Logging Co.…

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Olympia Logging Series: Part 28 – Installing a steam sound decoder
Oct 5, 2014

Olympia Logging Series: Part 28 – Installing a steam sound decoder

We wanted our On30 Olympia Logging Co. display-style layout to sound as impressive as it looks, so David Popp decided…

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Olympia Logging Series: Part 19 – Adding LED lighting
Sep 20, 2014

Olympia Logging Series: Part 19 – Adding LED lighting

After installing the fascia and cabinet, David had the bright idea to keep progress rolling on MRVP’s On30 Olympia Logging…

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Olympia Logging Series: Part 7 – modifying a turnout
May 26, 2014

Olympia Logging Series: Part 7 – modifying a turnout

Before the trackwork can be added to MRVP’s On30 Olympia Logging Co. display-style layout, David Popp first makes a few…

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DCC Programming: episode 4 – locomotive speed matching
Jan 20, 2014

DCC Programming: episode 4 – locomotive speed matching

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page   MR Senior Editor Dana Kawala walks you…

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How-To Library: Install an N scale drop-in decoder in a Kato MP36PH
Oct 15, 2013

How-To Library: Install an N scale drop-in decoder in a Kato MP36PH

Drop-in decoders make installing DCC in N scale locomotives about as easy as it gets. In this video David shows…

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How to install a DCC decoder in a Stewart F-unit
Apr 9, 2013

How to install a DCC decoder in a Stewart F-unit

Terry Thompson shows you how to install a basic NCE Digital Command Control decoder in a Stewart HO scale F-unit.…

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Thin Branch Series: Wire a power reversing switch
Mar 20, 2013

Thin Branch Series: Wire a power reversing switch

Power-reversing switches are commonly used when wiring switch motors or creating reverse loops on DC-powered layouts. Learn how to make…

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