Digitrax PM42s mounted
About a year and half ago, I converted my N-scale layout to Digitrax DCC, but left my DC bus in place as well so that I could switch between the two. I have not found myself using the DC, so out it went recently. Along with this change I installed some short circuit protection for the various sections (electrical blocks) in the form of a pair of Digitrax PM42s. Included in this modification to the electrical system was the addition of a couple of automatic reversing controllers and an additional Booster in the form of a slightly used DB150. This should really make a big difference during operating sessions, since a short in one block will not shut down the whole railroad. The original Zephyr DCS51 now controls the lower reversing loop, interchange yard, and Stafford yard, while the DB150 booster powers the towns of Darlington, Noble Mill, Thomas Run, and the reversing loop at Bel air and Hickory. It took a little work to get the crossover from one booster to the other to work, but it has been well worth the efforts. Lastly, all of the electrical components were cleaned up and mounted neatly under the layout. Now to get to work on a bit more scenery.