
NCE Power Cab thumb wheel encoder replacement
The NCE Power Cab is a popular DCC controller for model railroads. But one vulnerability it has, is the reliability of speed controller wheel (also called thumb wheel, or rotary…
Dead-rail: Battery operated model train
How I made my Lionel trains remote-controlled and battery-powered! This practice amongst model railroaders is also called dead-railing. The tracks are not powered at all, instead, the trains are battery-powered.…
Replacing Saab 9-3 OG Fuel pump
The fuel pump failed on my 1999 Saab 9-3 Turbo Convertible. This detailed step-by-step write-up is about how I trouble-shot the issue, and replaced the fuel pump. This article is…