Yes, is faller trains platform...how you know? haha....





This post has been edited by VincC454: Jun 12 2012, 09:19 PM

Faller is one of my favorite also. Don't worry, you can still find some with cheaper price.
Or you can directly buy the scenery also, can save some money.

Those locomotives is digital or analogue? Look so nice!

I agree with you, both are good product, but as my opinion I prefer Faller because of the detail...haha...
By the way, hope can visit your place to see your trains someday..

yes, I saw it. you had a lot of model trains...haha..by the way, how you shit your items back to malaysia? using ships or plane?

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Added on June 11, 2012, 11:54 amthanks mrave07...can you show some photo of your layout?

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Added on June 11, 2012, 11:56 amnow i saw it..haha...watching your youtube video~

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Added on June 11, 2012, 11:58 am

Tips of Cleaning Track

Use green Scotch pad type scrub sponge (dry) or a fine sandpaper to clean that dirty track. Works especially well on the larger gauges. Never use steel wool on track. It creates tiny gouges that fill with dirt and never come clean. Use rubbing alcohol or liquid track cleaning solution to clean really dirty track.

Try an ordinary pencil eraser if you don't have an abrasive cleaning block, but need a quick track cleaning. Having clean locomotive wheels can be as important as clean rails as those wheels carry electricity to the motor. Eliminating as many sources of track grime as possible---dust and cigarette smoke, for example---will make cleaning your track easier.

This post has been edited by VincC454: Jun 12 2012, 09:16 PM

have you check with the shipping company?

yeah also....malaysia's kastam...

[quote=yamyinhao,Jun 11 2012, 01:09 PM]congrat bro , i need so more information and advice before i really start to setup 1 set .


For me I think that's the price is no much different compare to you buy from Singapore or ebay, except the local retail shop they din follow the recommended price and mark up a lot.

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Added on June 16, 2012, 6:13 pm[quote=zerouzer,Jun 11 2012, 01:14 PM]wow thats awesome stuff.. how much do you reckon you paid for all of that? newb here..

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depends on what locomotive or track you buy, price range from a few hundred to a few thousand. For a starter i will suggest buy a starter-set, can buy a cheaper one first

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Added on June 16, 2012, 6:14 pm[quote=judge-the,Jun 11 2012, 01:50 PM]ebay does can get very cheap but again shipping also expensive unless you do combine shipping
try invest/spend a little bit more and get a DCC setup... after that you don't have to upgrade anymore. but do pick carefully as some DCC controller have limitations on number of locomotives can run simultaneously

my humble layout... still very basic

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wow!!
how many trains running on that layout?

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Added on June 16, 2012, 6:18 pm[quote=judge-the,Jun 11 2012, 04:41 PM]hornby digital select is a good beginner dcc setup. i started with hornby digital select, after that upgraded to bachmann ez-command. now i'm using mrc prodigy advance 2 because it allow me to program 4 digits address according to most of my locomotives. when i have extra budget i'll get a 8amp booster for my controller.

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For DCC, i like ROCO one, it can program until 9000++ locomotives!!!!
But of course, I can't control that much. For me, 4 locomotives is enough already

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Added on June 16, 2012, 6:20 pm[quote=mrave07,Jun 11 2012, 04:51 PM]Check out my layout (4 x 6) before i dismantle it ...........
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=53zfQSx33cY&feature=youtu.be
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gqKwNV4zc2s&feature=youtu.be

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Added on June 11, 2012, 5:23 pm

Scale OO - Most of the Bachmann Branchline is compatible with hornby, lima, heljan, dapol, graham farish.

Tracks - Bachmann/Hornby/Peco are compatible.
Cheers 

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nice!
why don't you make your layout a beautiful landscape? add on some flowers, trees, mountain....

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Added on June 16, 2012, 6:22 pm[quote=judge-the,Jun 13 2012, 06:40 AM]i'm using model power and hornby points/switches. a friend told me before, the company who manufacturer model power points is the same company who did atlas points. as for now my layout still not finalized yet so i didn't wired everything up yet. still waiting for my remaining items from auckland.

my yard is using hornby points, some new and some old ones. i was lucky bought a bunch of them for $1 each when i was at auckland

we should arrange a teh tarik session with everyone

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Yes, I agress! we should arrange a teh tarik session with everyone....

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Added on June 16, 2012, 6:24 pm[quote=mrave07,Jun 13 2012, 11:47 AM]Im staying at Ampang. Yeah we can go for a teh tarik.

Cheers 

M.Ravendran (017-2644886)

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Added on June 13, 2012, 11:59 am
Im comfy with British OO scale trains. The decoders and the trains are mostly compatible with each others. Most of my locos are from Hornby and Bachmann Branchline.  Most of the couplings are NEM standard. Bachmann DCC Sound locos are around RM800.00 to RM1,200.00.

Hi Mr Jugde .... quite interesting to know you know how to  convert a analog loco to DCC. I want to learned about there wiring. Cos converting a analog loco to DCC on board is much cheaper.

I use Hornby/Bachmann and Peco tracks.

Cheers 

M.Rave

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I'm in PJ area....don't forget me..let me know when and where is the teh tarik session....

This post has been edited by VincC454: Jun 24 2012, 10:40 AM

[quote=mrave07,Jun 16 2012, 06:42 PM]nice!
why don't you make your layout a beautiful landscape? add on some flowers, trees, mountain........
That is why i asked you , do you sell landscape and ballast?

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Added on June 16, 2012, 6:47 pm

I'm in PJ area....don't forget me..let me know when and where is the teh tarik session....

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Yes for a start lets list down our friends info (Train Modellers - )
1. M.Ravendran (Ampang) - 017-2644886
2.
3.
4.

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Yes. We do have landscape and ballast....

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Added on June 18, 2012, 10:43 am[quote=zolarius,Jun 16 2012, 10:31 PM]
Yes for a start lets list down our friends info (Train Modellers -  )
1.  M.Ravendran (Ampang) - 017-2644886
2. Judge (Tg Malim/Seremban)- 019-6700969
3. Zol - Setapak, KL - 0192610512
4. Funderland - 0173847043



This post has been edited by Funderland: Jun 18 2012, 10:46 AM

Scale VS Gauge


The terms scale and gauge are two of the most confused terms in the model railroad hobby.

“Scale” relates to the comparative ratio of measurements between a model and its full-size prototype. The SCALE proportion is expressed as a fraction of a real life-sized railroad. As an example, HO scale is 1/87 the size of real life-sized railroads.

“Gauge,” the second aspect of a model’s size, refers to the space between the rails of the track. For model trains, track GAUGE is the width between the inside running edge of the rails. For toy trains, gauge is the measurement from the center of the two outside rails. There are two main types: standard gauge and narrow gauge. In the US, Canada and most European countries, trains run on "standard gauge."




The same locomotive in six different scales, measuring just 2¾" long in Z scale up to a whopping 20¾" long in large scale

The most popular gauge for toy trains is O, with 1¼ inches between the rails and built to a ratio of 1:48. The 50-foot locomotive in the photo is 12½ inches long in O.


HO Scale Steam Locomotive

Scale models built to be approximately half the size of O gauge models are called HO. These trains have a relationship of 1:87 to their full-size compatriots, and the track gauge measures 16.5 mm. HO trains are small enough to allow you to plan a satisfying layout in a compact space, and still are large enough to show off lots of detail and be easy to work with. HO railroading is the most popular of the scales, with more than two-thirds of modelers making it their top choice.


N scale Diesel Locomotive

Smaller still is N scale. Rolling stock and locomotives of this size are designed to be in a ratio of 1:160 to their prototypes. The track gauge is 9 mm between the rails. N scale works well for modelers who don’t have a lot of space at their disposal or who prefer to run their trains through truly expansive scenery.

Even smaller are Z scale trains. Their pro-portion to the prototype is 1:220, and they run on track whose rails are 6.5 mm apart. How tiny is this scale? That 50-foot locomotive measures just 2¾ inches in Z.

Which size is best? No one scale is right for everyone. Look at several scales and consider how much space you have to devote to your trains. Talk with experienced modelers, or hobby shop employees. Don’t worry if you change your mind and later decide that a different scale is a better choice for you. No matter what you choose, prepare to have a blast!

congratulation!

you're welcome...c size battery operated train? like this one?

i remember i had one before, but dunno where i put it already

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Added on June 27, 2012, 2:54 pmgood. remember to take more picture and share with us

This post has been edited by Funderland: Jun 27 2012, 02:54 PM

so when is the teh tarik session?

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Added on June 30, 2012, 6:40 pmi can't wait to see your full layout....

This post has been edited by Funderland: Jun 30 2012, 06:40 PM

got how many floor?? 2?

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Added on July 3, 2012, 5:25 pmWhat is DCC?

DCC stands for Digital Command Control. It is a system where digital commands are sent to the locomotives through the rails.

The layouts in former times used block control, each required its own power pack and a complex control panel to keep each locomotive electrically separate from each other. But DCC allows independent control of multiple locomotives within the same block. DCC provides for digital control of turnouts and signaling as well. Other features include a multitude of sounds, block detection, momentum control, and the ability to lash together locomotives.

DCC is an NMRA standard. This means locomotives equipped with decoders from various manufacturers may be used with any DCC system!



A DCC system consists of five basic components:
Command Station – The heart or brains of DCC. The Command Station is a dedicated computer that communicates with all other parts of the DCC system.

Throttle or Cab – The man-machine interface between You, the engineer, and the Command Station controlling the train. Some systems use a plug-in, walk-around Throttle, with the possibility that more than one can be used at the same time. Some systems have Throttles built into the Command Station.

Booster – A power amplifier of the communication signals from the Command Station into power applied to the track. Some starter systems combine a Command Station and Booster into one box. Almost all Boosters require an external Power Supply. The ampere rating of the Booster and Power Supply will limit how many locos you can run at the same time. Some Boosters are in a separately available box and may be controllable from a Command Stations of a different brand.

Power Supply – An AC transformer or DC power source for the Command Station and track power Booster. The Power Supply is NOT INCLUDED with many DCC equipment systems and must be purchased separately. An additional Power Supply is usually required with each additional Booster.

Loco Decoder – An electronic receiver inside the loco out on the track. The Decoder receives communications from the Command Station and controls the loco motor and lighting effects. Some Decoders also add locomotive sounds to operation. Every DCC controlled locomotive must have its own decoder. But any brand of Loco decoder should work with any brand of DCC Command Station / Throttle equipment.

In a simple terms, DCC (Digital Command Control) is a way to run a lot of trains on your tracks without a whole lot of complicated wiring, toggle switches, and power packs."

This post has been edited by Funderland: Jul 3 2012, 05:25 PM

Do you mean can it connect to 2 controller? Yes, it can. According to ROCO, the amplifier provides 2 direct connections (master & slave) for a multiMAUS and e.g. another mouse. The amplifier prepares the 'Master mouse' data for running and switching operation. The track output delivers 3.2A. Other multiMAUS devies, RoutesControls or the interface with RocoMotion can only be connected on the 'slave' output.

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Added on July 4, 2012, 6:24 pmhow many locomotive running on it?

This post has been edited by Funderland: Jul 4 2012, 06:24 PM

I'm thinking wanna visit you to see your train and layout...wakaka

haha...you're welcome

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Added on July 7, 2012, 1:16 pmDo you guys still remember this? Raya Decoration in Sunway Pyramid at 2010







This post has been edited by Funderland: Jul 7 2012, 01:16 PM

nice bro...very impressive

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Added on July 15, 2012, 11:05 amnice...can you show more picture?

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Added on July 15, 2012, 11:22 amthanks...so when is the meet of us?

This post has been edited by Funderland: Jul 15 2012, 11:22 AM

sure, i can't wait to meet you guys

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Added on July 17, 2012, 6:50 pmwao!!! I love your layout very much!!!

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Added on July 17, 2012, 6:51 pmhaha...it's normal one la.... why dun turn your wife become the hobbyist also... then she won't bising anymore

This post has been edited by Funderland: Jul 17 2012, 06:51 PM

Just for info, Funderland opened at Paradigm Mall







This layout come with analogue, digital and also car system

This post has been edited by Funderland: Jul 21 2012, 01:19 PM

sure. Just tell the person there, you're modeller from lowyat.net...