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Texas & Southwestern
Case Study - Texas & Southwestern
The Texas & Southwestern is a small N-Scale model railroad that features a DCS50 Zephyr. Here are a variety of short articles which detail the various facets of the construction and operation of this railroad.
Background
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The idea behind the railroad.
The Railroad
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Planning the railroad.
Powering the Railroad
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DCS50 Zephyr makes things easy.
Wiring the Railroad
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Hooking things up for reliable operation.
Reverse Loop
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AR1 makes things easy, but a little change in thinking is sometimes necessary.
Programming Track
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A convenient feature.
Minor Problem
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Things don't always go smoothly.
Train Operations
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Realistic train operation keeps things interesting.
The Future
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There's always room for improvement.
Santa Fe, All the Way!
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Texas & Southwestern Track Plan
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