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Model trains: digital and N scale blog at www.locgeek.com, in English and French.
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By the way, I also recently posted about using the #Märklin Mfx protocol (in addition to #DCC with Railcom Plus) in #Nscale, with my ESU ECOS II. If anyone’s ever wondered why that would be a thing 😀

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Using DCC & Märklin Mfx in N scale, is it that bad? | LocGeek
Recently, I came across a forum post where someone wrote, "Nobody is using Mfx in N Scale." Well, I am — and here’s why that exotic choice was the ...
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August 27, 2025 at 8:33 PM
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New #DCC #ModelTrain gadget! 🚂📱
I’ll be reviewing the 2025 ESU Mobile Control Pro soon on locgeek.com (Compatible with ESU Ecos/Märklin Central Station/Z21/WiThrottle)
August 27, 2025 at 8:29 PM
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FYI: Every #NMRADCC Mulifunction decoder has an NMRA assigned Manufacturer ID number burned into it. It can be read from CV8. Software such as DecoderPro can identify a decoder using this CV.
#modeltrains #modelrailroad #modelrailway #modeltrain #modelrailroading
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NMRA Manufacturer ID
The Manufacturer ID is a unique numerical value assigned by the National Model Railroad Association (NMRA). This identifier serves as a means of distinguishing the manufacturer of the decoder, but it ...
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March 27, 2025 at 12:39 PM
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New DCC sound conversion: the Minitrix Glaskasten with Zimo sound, stay alive, and led headlights
youtu.be/MApk4je4t3E

Also more details on the blog www.locgeek.com/2025/03/mini...

#nscale #nspur #echelleN #modeltrains #trains #DCC
Minitrix Glaskasten - With Zimo Sound, Staco Stay alive and led lighting
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March 26, 2025 at 11:23 PM
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Programming sound equipped multifunction decoders may require a program track booster. Modern command stations eliminated the need with more power to the program track outputs.
#modelrailway #hoscale #modelrailroad
#modelrailroading #modeltrain
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Wiring a Programming Track for DCC
A track set aside for programming locomotives in Service Mode. It may or may not be part of the layout.
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January 29, 2025 at 11:18 AM
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Topic with many opinions on #modelrailroad forums: Twisting the Bus, and how much. Actually, the purpose is impedance reduction, eliminating other issues in the process.

Repost, share the knowledge!
#modelrailway #modelrailroading #HOscale #NScale #OOScale
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Twisting the DCC Power Bus
It is not necessary to twist the track power bus wires together. Track Power Bus wires should be kept close together, which can be easily achieved by twisting them together. Tying them with a cable ti...
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January 17, 2025 at 10:37 AM
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I’ve wanted to post an overview of the different model train digital buses for a while (Loconet, S88, LCC, BiDiB). Here it is with some hopefully useful info… and an opinion piece 😉🚂🔌 www.locgeek.com/2025/01/mode... #modeltrains #modellbahn #modelisme #train #DCC
Model train buses: a happy mess (Loconet, CAN, BiDiB, LCC, S88..) | LocGeek
Loconet, CAN, BiDiB, RS-Bus, Xpressnet, Ecoslink, B-Bus... the list is long. Beside the tracks using mostly DCC or Märklin's Mfx/MM protocols, choosing ...
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January 9, 2025 at 10:18 PM
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Finally starting to ballast the main station tracks 🚂😉 #echelleN #SpurN #Nscale
January 7, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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A little tour for this little French Picasso guy. With added Zimo sound and Staco powerbank #Nscale #EchelleN #SpurN #modelisme
January 7, 2025 at 2:28 PM
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The Minitrix maintenance engine needed a power pickup boost. Added some feeders under the trailer car, article soon on locgeek.com with more details 🚂 #nscale #1zu160 #nspur #échelleN
December 18, 2024 at 11:33 AM
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This year’s Christmas #modeltrain haul is both #Nscale and #LGB #Gscale 🚂🎄🤩
December 9, 2024 at 7:17 PM
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Considering #DCC ? What features are nice to have, and what features should you be looking for? 🤔

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#modelrailroad #modelrailroading #modeltrains #modelrailway #NMRA #modelrailway #modelrailways
Checklist for Choosing a DCC system
When selecting a Basic or Advanced Digital Command Control system, you need to ask yourself a few questions. It is a big investment and you will be using it for a number of years, so consider what you...
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December 3, 2024 at 11:40 AM
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Testing the ESU Loksound Micro install on a French SNCF EAD train in N scale 📢🚂

#nscale #modeltrains #dcc #digital #trainsminiatures #echelleN #modelrailroad #hobby #modelisme #1zu160 #modellbahn
December 1, 2024 at 10:00 PM
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Hello Bluesky! To start, I thought I'd share this video of my set of 3 #SNCF BB #Locomotives in #NScale, with DCC / added sound Zimo MS500 decoders...on my ever unfinished train layout 😜🚂
November 19, 2024 at 5:50 PM