Excellent video. I now have the courage to stop procrastining and now install my NCE power cab which has been laying in its' box for over 6 years. Thanks
You made me realize, that I made one simple mistake. I used the coiled wire on the controller, instead of the flat wire. The power panel would not light up, but the controller received power, and had dead tracks. Fixed that, now have new locos running and breaking in. Thank you sir!
Hi John! Thanks for these videos about the NCE Power Cab. I’ve just bought one and the instruction manual is very confusing. Fortunately I Found your RUclips channel which makes using the Power Cab so much easier. Many thanks! Another John.
A great introduction to the NCE Power Cab. I have been using this system as a step on from a Bachmann EZ Command. It took me a while to work out the light and conection problem a few years ago, so this would have been useful about 5 years ago.
Thanks for the video, quite helpful and I do believe NCE Power cab is the way to go. Reasonable priced and extremely expandable if so desired. For the time being I shall have to stick with the Bachmann command controller, not ideal but it does what I need for the time being. I'm saving for the NCE, so keep the videos coming!
The Bachmann EZ Command is pretty good if you bought it with a DCC set. At that point it is a very good value. I started out with an NCE powercab and still use it sometimes.
Hi John, I've just tried setting mine up today. Think it is faulty or I've done something wrong. Uses a peice of track like you but mine was soldered to the middle. Train won't move and think track is dead. Also when I turned it on the red led light has not been on st all, so not sure if I have faulty one or not.. hope you can help. Thanks David
If the light is not coming on on the panel, then there is something wrong - make sure you've plugged it into the correct socket, using the correct cable. If you have, and there is power to the board, then you may have a faulty unit.
Thanks for the video. Any idea how this compares with the MRC Prodigy Express or Piko SmartControl Light, which all seem similar in features and price?
Afraid not, as I havnt owned those. I have used the Prodigy, but just felt the handset didnt fit right in my hand. I'd always recommend testing out controllers before you use them - I like the fact that the PowerCab can be used one handed.
I dont see why not - however a G Scale train will probably use more current than a OO or HO scale loco, so you might only be able to control one or two.
Sorry for not replying sooner. If it cant read the CVs, it usually means theres a break in the conection somewhere - either to the track, or a lose wire in the loco. Maybe the Decoder isnt seated properly.
Excellent video. I now have the courage to stop procrastining and now install my NCE power cab which has been laying in its' box for over 6 years. Thanks
You made me realize, that I made one simple mistake. I used the coiled wire on the controller, instead of the flat wire. The power panel would not light up, but the controller received power, and had dead tracks. Fixed that, now have new locos running and breaking in. Thank you sir!
I like curly cables, so I thought it was a shame the flat one is the one needed for the powercab.
@@MessingaboutwithModels hahaha, same. That's why I tried it first.
Hi John! Thanks for these videos about the NCE Power Cab. I’ve just bought one and the instruction manual is very confusing. Fortunately I Found your RUclips channel which makes using the Power Cab so much easier. Many thanks! Another John.
Glad they were useful! I'm sure you'll love the PowerCab.
I e just bout one too!! I have no idea how to use it so these are awesome! Have you got adding locos? As I’ve already got one under the address 3. 😊
A great introduction to the NCE Power Cab. I have been using this system as a step on from a Bachmann EZ Command. It took me a while to work out the light and conection problem a few years ago, so this would have been useful about 5 years ago.
The thing I like about the PowerCab is that it can be easily expanded.
Thanks John, I got mine for Christmas and still have a few questions regarding it, so watching your series on this has been very helpful!
Glad to help
Thanks for the video, quite helpful and I do believe NCE Power cab is the way to go. Reasonable priced and extremely expandable if so desired. For the time being I shall have to stick with the Bachmann command controller, not ideal but it does what I need for the time being. I'm saving for the NCE, so keep the videos coming!
Thanks. It's certainly the best of all the ones I've used.
If you are looking for points motors would recommend dcc concept motors only need 3 wires to track.
The Bachmann EZ Command is pretty good if you bought it with a DCC set. At that point it is a very good value. I started out with an NCE powercab and still use it sometimes.
Hi Could you do a video on how to factory reset the nce powercab thanks
Yes I can, thanks for the suggestion!
Great so how do I get it from cab number 11 back to cab number 3
Hi John. Do you know how to adjust the throw time of a solenoid on the PowerCab please
I liked your video; some good basic stuff for us newbies. Any particular reason for NCE vs. Digitrax?
More just the ergonomics as much as the features. Plus the price was better.
Hi John, I've just tried setting mine up today. Think it is faulty or I've done something wrong. Uses a peice of track like you but mine was soldered to the middle. Train won't move and think track is dead. Also when I turned it on the red led light has not been on st all, so not sure if I have faulty one or not.. hope you can help. Thanks David
If the light is not coming on on the panel, then there is something wrong - make sure you've plugged it into the correct socket, using the correct cable. If you have, and there is power to the board, then you may have a faulty unit.
Hi. I have an NCE powercab and recently I have spots on my track where the train stops. Lights flash then it goes again. Can you help?
Thanks for the video. Any idea how this compares with the MRC Prodigy Express or Piko SmartControl Light, which all seem similar in features and price?
Afraid not, as I havnt owned those. I have used the Prodigy, but just felt the handset didnt fit right in my hand. I'd always recommend testing out controllers before you use them - I like the fact that the PowerCab can be used one handed.
I got my power an working in at least 10 minutes, and cleaned the track and had a Genisis GP9 running with another 6 or so
thanks for the vid i never read the manual anyway
Glad I could help
Hi good video. Are those wires soldered onto the rails?
No bought wired fish plates.
Nice, thank you.
You're welcome! I'm glad you enjoyed it!
Does this work with a Bachmann G scale?
I dont see why not - however a G Scale train will probably use more current than a OO or HO scale loco, so you might only be able to control one or two.
No motion or sound. What if it says “ Main off Cannot read CV” What should I try next?
Sorry for not replying sooner. If it cant read the CVs, it usually means theres a break in the conection somewhere - either to the track, or a lose wire in the loco. Maybe the Decoder isnt seated properly.
on my hand set it dose not read loc it reads con ??????
I don’t have black or red wires do I have to do that?
Its not important to have a black and red wire - they can be any colour, or even the same colour. It is just a convention.
NCE says just install the power panel upside down if you want the red led at the top.
Still seems daft not to label the sockets
If you have two power cab controllers do need to program the ?
I think you can set the second PowerCab as a second handset, but I'm not sure. Anyone else had experience of this who can help Raymond?
Flip the panel and the LED will be at the top…
That would work! It was just confusing me at the start, and it seems to have confused others too.