Computer Controlled Model Railway
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Where Digitrax meets TrainController
Are Digitrax & TrainController good bed partners for MRWAIN ?
Digitrax and TrainController can indeed complement each other well within the MRWAIN model railway. Digitrax is known for its reliable digital command control (DCC) system, which is essential for controlling multiple trains on a layout. Their systems are robust and offer a wide range of features for hobbyists looking to enhance their model train operations.
TrainController, on the other hand, is a sophisticated software solution designed to automate and manage model railway layouts. It offers advanced features for scheduling, route planning, and train automation, making it a powerful tool for enthusiasts seeking to bring a higher level of realism and complexity to their layouts.
When used together, Digitrax's hardware and TrainController's software can provide a comprehensive and efficient setup for managing and automating model train operations. The combination allows for seamless integration of control systems with advanced software capabilities, providing users with a flexible and powerful platform to enhance their model railway experience.
MRWAIN the name, how it came about!
When the time came to name the railway I was confused, puzzled, perplexed and certainly stumped.
The railway represents nothing more than imagination and long hours of dedication.
It's a mongrel railway with a mixture of American and Australian outline and represents no particular location or era in time.
So it had to be: "MRWAIN"...Model Railway Without An Interesting Name.
Unique and one off...designed and built by yours truly
Opposite is an old gantry crane created using a 3D printer and below left is not your normal turntable.
I like being different and as my logo says ...."Thinking outside the box".
Is a Turntable a "Must-Have"?
I have chosen to include a turntable purely for the enjoyment and interactive element it will provide, even though the operational scheme doesn't strictly demand it.
From a space efficiency perspective, a turntable offers the most compact solution for turning individual locomotives when compared to alternative methods such as wyes or reverse loops. This made it an attractive option for my layout where space is a premium.
I liked the idea of the "fun factor" and aesthetic contribution it would make and decided if the turntable was the go then it was going to be different to what is considered to be normal, what ever normal is.
The visual appeal of a turntable located "off" the end of my bench work as the photo depicts was too striking not to go ahead with.
It will certainly be a talking point as I will be leaving the underneath open allowing the workings of the motor/shaft to be viewed.
