Everything analogue. Tue, 10 Mar 2026 00:49:10 +0000 Tue, 10 Mar 2026 00:49:10 +0000 Platform1mrc.com http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?forums/dc-control/ Sat, 06 Dec 2025 08:05:52 +0000 http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/helmsman.7091/ http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/helmsman.7091/ invalid@example.com (Tony Hubbard) Tony Hubbard A phone call to Peco revealed they do not service or repair those controllers.
The cable to the handset when moved will cut the power to the tracks and the directional switch when changed, the loco will go the same way.
Anyone with ideas what I can do or send it to for repairs?.

Tony.]]> 3 Mon, 18 Oct 2021 11:06:54 +0000 http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/yard-lamp.5723/ http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/yard-lamp.5723/ invalid@example.com (Mark4mm) Mark4mm ]]> 9 Mon, 24 May 2021 07:14:57 +0000 http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/gaugemaster-ds-controller-hf-track-cleaner-ammeter.5401/ http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/gaugemaster-ds-controller-hf-track-cleaner-ammeter.5401/ invalid@example.com (Dave C) Dave C

However.....as I'm about to rebuild Setforth Junction I'm taking the opportunity to upgrade the control panel and the controllers to get better smooth running. So I'm going to invest in Gaugemaster DS series controller, and a HF2 track cleaning unit, but also want to put a panel meter in to monitor current. Gaugemaster tell me I would fry the ammeter with the HF2, so I could put a DPDT switch in...

Gaugemaster DS controller/HF track cleaner/ammeter]]> 12 Mon, 25 Jan 2021 22:00:07 +0000 http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/gaugemaster-combi.5386/ http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/gaugemaster-combi.5386/ invalid@example.com (Mark4mm) Mark4mm 3 Fri, 24 Jul 2020 17:23:21 +0000 http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/dc-motor-speed-controller%EF%BC%8C6-28v-3a.5008/ http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/dc-motor-speed-controller%EF%BC%8C6-28v-3a.5008/ invalid@example.com (paul_l) paul_l

Well no, since moving over to O gauge, the only running loco's I have are small RTR 0-4-0 or 0-6-0 tanks, and fitting a decoder in was simple - just drop in a 4mm designed decoder and all was OK.

Now I've having a go at kit building I need to run in the motor & gearbox and determine the current draw of the loco before fitting a decoder (most 4mm decoders are designed for between 0.5 & 1.0 A steady consumtion with peaks upto approx...

DC Motor Speed Controller，6-28V 3A]]> 34 Sat, 11 Apr 2020 18:44:57 +0000 http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/installing-station-and-street-lighting.4773/ http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/installing-station-and-street-lighting.4773/ invalid@example.com (Wolseley) Wolseley
Installing Station and Street Lighting]]> 6 Tue, 10 Mar 2020 09:52:25 +0000 http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/multimeter-ammeter-question.4578/ http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/multimeter-ammeter-question.4578/ invalid@example.com (Wolseley) Wolseley
Multimeter/Ammeter Question]]> 16 Tue, 08 Jan 2019 06:32:29 +0000 http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/options-for-connecting-power-across-baseboards.3814/ http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/options-for-connecting-power-across-baseboards.3814/ invalid@example.com (Wolseley) Wolseley
Options for connecting power across baseboards]]> 10 Wed, 26 Sep 2018 22:12:44 +0000 http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/dc-directional-lighting.3493/ http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/dc-directional-lighting.3493/ invalid@example.com (Kerry Viney) Kerry Viney Kerry]]> 6 Wed, 25 Jul 2018 09:52:58 +0000 http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/return-loops-and-automated-point-switching.3256/ http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/return-loops-and-automated-point-switching.3256/ invalid@example.com (Gary) Gary
The tack plan below shows what is going to be built in general.

What would I need to complete the electrical side of things to make this work ??

View attachment 5521

So a locomotive starts where shown and runs from right to left along the top part of the loop. The point needs to be changed on the return. Locomotive stops...

Return Loops and automated point switching]]> 4 Fri, 13 Apr 2018 16:58:20 +0000 http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/canadian-hand-throttle.2908/ http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/canadian-hand-throttle.2908/ invalid@example.com (Ron) Ron
http://www3.sympatico.ca/kstapleton3/851.HTM

Cheers
Ron]]> 1 Wed, 06 Sep 2017 03:12:23 +0000 http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/a-new-panel.254/ http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/a-new-panel.254/ invalid@example.com (SMR CHRIS) SMR CHRIS The layout has a dedicated signalling position that the controller sits and has control of all the main line points on the layout"CTC"
Opperators request the route they want and the idea is the CTC wil let them know if they can proceed and throw the points etc.
last year we started a modernisation program and part of this was to update the Controler/signal...

A new panel]]> 23 Sat, 05 Aug 2017 21:44:22 +0000 http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/cdu-etc.2020/ http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/cdu-etc.2020/ invalid@example.com (Sol) Sol Tue, 11 Jul 2017 16:24:42 +0000 http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/gaugemaster-twin-o-gauge-analogue-controller.1933/ http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/gaugemaster-twin-o-gauge-analogue-controller.1933/ invalid@example.com (Toto) Toto
I decided to order up a Gaugemaster twin anologue controller suitable for heavier o gauge loco's. This will allow me to test new loco's when I buy them. The small hornby one I have which came out of a toy set works fine for smaller loco's but no good for the likes of the heljan beasts.

It'll also be hand for running them in prior to chipping to DCC. I may not chip all my o gauge loco's and leave the odd one or two for a small o gauge diorama at some point.

Anyway, I'll post up a photo...

Gaugemaster twin O gauge analogue controller]]> 2 Sun, 09 Jul 2017 21:36:30 +0000 http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/lighting.1930/ http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/lighting.1930/ invalid@example.com (Toto) Toto
My lights ( mostly ) were bought from China ( we honest supplier ) and I know they need to be down rated with a resistor before connecting to a 12 volt supply. Am I right in saying that it is usually a 1 K resistor that is used?

Cheers

Toto]]> 2 Thu, 01 Jun 2017 08:40:12 +0000 http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/dc-throttle.1605/ http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/dc-throttle.1605/ invalid@example.com (Whaler) Whaler Many thanks in advance.


CDA #240

INERTIA SOUND THROTTLE (NEW VERSION COMING SOON)

#240 is a
fully functional inertia controller...

DC Throttle]]> 31 Fri, 26 Aug 2016 01:56:49 +0000 http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/dc-blue-tooth-control.973/ http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/dc-blue-tooth-control.973/ invalid@example.com (Phil_K3n_Sebben) Phil_K3n_Sebben Has anyone had a look at this mob by any chance?
http://bluerailways.co.uk/
I'm just wondering if it's worth the bother.

Thank you.]]> 3 Mon, 18 Apr 2016 08:23:32 +0000 http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/to-isolate-or-not-to-isolate-that-is-the-question.602/ http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/to-isolate-or-not-to-isolate-that-is-the-question.602/ invalid@example.com (Gary) Gary lime green) should be isolated as a seperate section, or could it be part of the red section, leaving the individual sidings as seperate sections ??



On the Peco instructions, it reads "On this slip the two frogs are electrically seperated from the rest of...

To Isolate Or Not To Isolate, That Is The Question...]]> 12 Tue, 22 Dec 2015 01:45:07 +0000 http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/12v-dc-supply.131/ http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/12v-dc-supply.131/ invalid@example.com (paul_l) paul_l


Paul]]> 1