Resources

*Most of the scenery and DCC materials can be purchased at or ordered from Scale Reproductions. Support your local store, mention KSONS to get an additional 10% discount on Brian's already fair prices, and save on shipping. 

• Scale Reproductions, https://www.srihobbies.com

Check the Louisville Standards 

for complete details before you build

Louisville Standards Scenery Materials

Ballast: Scenic Express #50 Light Gray Ballast, Natural Stone Aggregate*

• https://www.scenicexpress.com

Track paint: Rustoleum Camo Earth Brown

• https://www.homedepot.com/p/Rust-Oleum-Specialty-12-oz-Earth-Brown-Camouflage-Spray-Paint-1918830/100149315

Basic ground cover: Silflor Static Grass, blend of Autumn and Late Summer*

• https://www.scenicexpress.com

Dirt color: Behr Premium Plus Interior Flat Deep Base 1300, Paint & Primer in One (Home Depot)

• Paint Formula - See the Louisville Standards under Scenery

Facia: Rustoleum Semi-Gloss Black (Home Depot)

• https://www.homedepot.com/p/Rust-Oleum-Stops-Rust-1-qt-Protective-Enamel-Semi-Gloss-Black-Interior-Exterior-Paint-2-Pack-7798502/205082565

Switch Machines*

Louisville Standards require either Blue Point or Tortoise Switch Machines to throw turnouts.

• Blue Point Switch Machine - https://www.micromark.com/Blue-Point-Switch-MachineTurnout-Controller

• Tortoise Switch Machine http://www.circuitron.com/index_files/Tortoise.htm

DCC Specialties PSX Circuit Breaker*

One required for each module. Can also be purchased as a 4-pack to save money. 

• https://www.walthers.com/dcc-solid-state-power-district-circuit-breaker-1-block

Buzzer for the required PSX Circuit Breakers*

Optional for the PSX breakers. Beeps when there is a short. Easy to install. 

• https://tonystrains.com/product/store/dcc-sound-and-power/dcc-accessories/dcc-specialties-sonalert-for-psx-circuit-breakers?gclid=Cj0KCQjw6eTtBRDdARIsANZWjYaV7bmhyAChYMITYg7mvFmZdwuxg988vhoKgpDhRktcEpBhzdzfD6waAjRBEALw_wcB

Anderson Power Poles

EIGHT (8) required for each module (4 each on the main bus, 4 each on the accessory bus)

• https://powerwerx.com/anderson-power-powerpole-sb-connectors

Phone Surface Mount Jack - J11 / RJ12, Data/Voice, 6P6C (6 Pin 6 Conductor)

TWO (2) required for each module, one on each end.

• search eBay or Amazon for "Phone Surface Mount Jack - J11 / RJ12, Data/Voice, 6P6C (6 Pin 6 Conductor)"

AC/DC Buck stepdown Module To DC 5V 9V 12V 15V Rectifier Filter Volt Converter 

Convert the 16Vac from the Accessory bus and convert it to the desired DC output for accessories on your module. For instance, convert to 9V for LED lighting, 12V for a Tortoise Machine, etc. 

• search eBay or Amazon for "AC/DC Buck stepdown Module To DC 5V 9V 12V 15V Rectifier Filter Volt Converter". Check with others in the group if you need assistance.

Helpful Sites

Free-moN  http://free-mon.net

NRail (NTRAK) https://ntrak.org 

NMRA Division 8 (Louisville area) http://div8-mcr-nmra.org/site/index.htm 

Scale Reproductions, https://www.srihobbies.com