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Liberalism has long held a reputation for hoarding the influential celebrity talent: Redford, Streisand, etc. Consider last fall, when candidate Obama received an aesthetic donation from rapper will.i.am, whose 'Yes We Can' video featured Scarlett Johansson, while GOP admen resorted to piping in old Jackson Browne—who promptly sued. But when it comes to art that has swayed power brokers instead of voters, the free-market fundamentalism of Ayn Rand tilts the balance rightward. Federal Reserve icon Alan Greenspan wrote in his memoir that Rand was a 'stabilizing force' in his life. Congressman John Campbell told The Washington Independent that —in which John Galt organizes an industrialists' strike against a socialist state—is his 'instruction manual.'
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Because Rand's broad (and repetitive) novelistic brush strokes invite mimicry, it's no surprise that a thinker on the left would mount a similar tract-as-fiction in response. What's shocking is that Ralph Nader thinks he's the man for the job. Beyond polemics, Rand was also a romance novelist, which explains her enduring appeal to bookish and hormonal high-schoolers.
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But unlike the author of a tome as worshipfully phallocentric as, the consumer advocate turned third-party presidential candidate doesn't know from sex appeal. When Nader writes about an 'aroused citizenry,' he means a public eager to fill up its free hours with the business of joining consumer unions.
His novel—or, ahem, 'practical utopia'—is titled, and it is grimly fascinating in the way only the most misbegotten failures can be. In its 733 pages, Nader conscripts 17 real-life millionaires and billionaires into a collective of reverse Galts who choose to work charity's will. The crew—which includes George Soros, Bill Cosby, and Ross Perot (really)—is led by Warren Buffett. Do not waste your time wondering whether these people might agree on a place for lunch, since the group quickly gives itself one year to enact a laundry list of reforms, from the small-bore (providing energy-saving lightbulbs) to the grandiose (rescuing the nation from 'civic anomie'). Conveniently, 150 pages elapse before the right offers much pushback. (For those scoring at home, the radio interview in Atlas between Dagny Taggart and Bertram Scudder is re-rendered by Nader as a clash between Ted Turner and somebody named Bush Bimbaugh.) The book is easy to mock, particularly whenever the gaggle convenes and starts reciting portions of Nader's stump speech.
But focusing too much on these risible devices will cause you to miss the true sadness of the story, which reveals a major American figure with indisputable accomplishments finally losing all feel for the nation he aims to influence. For example, Nader seems to think The Onion has correspondents who attend political debates. He asks readers to believe that a scolding New York Times op-ed by his version of Phil Donahue could become a hot subject for local news broadcasts. During our real-life moment—when center-left health-insurance-reform proposals generate comparison to Nazism—Nader's dramatic imagining of an even bolder progressive revolution doesn't look irrationally exuberant as much as obstinately out to lunch. The irony is that Nader has become a Galt-like figure himself, preferring to go on strike from an imperfect two-party system rather than live in it.
Utopianists of all stripes should take a hard look.
I've got most of my points all wired up and ready to go but I'm a little bit unsure about point decoders to use. I understand that Bachmann do a DCC accessory decoder that meets NMRA standards and of course there is also the Hornby accessory decoder. My question is 'can I use Bachmann's accessory decoders with the Hornby elite?' If so how do I go about with programming it. I know it's like the Hornby one which is the screw in terminal block type that I wire up to my DCC power bus but I don't know how I would program it. Can anyone help? Go to the Bachmann or ESU web site and download the instruction manual - this will give you the full range of options.
There are basically 2 ways of 'programming' Accessory Decoders: 1 method is to use CVs as you do for Loco Decoders, but the other is simpler - and uses a 'Learn' button on the device. In General - once pressed, the Decoder goes into 'Learn' mode, and the NEXT ACCESSORY address sent by the controller is used to program the 1st address (usually of a block of 4) used by the accessory decoder. It then 'drops out' of learn mode, and the decoder / points behave as expected. For many such decoders, to change the DEFAULT duration of each output, it is necessary to use the CV setting method - IF change is needed! However, for the LENZ LS150, a further button push (see its manual) allows the duration to be set by simply 'fooling' it with an 'address' X which is proportyionally the same as the desired duration ) (Easier to do, than describe from memory 8-) ) The LS150 can also use ANY sequence of Accessory Addresses if desired ie not just 1,2,3,4,5,6 but perhaps 21,22,35,37,107,245 The Bachmann/ESU can be POWERED from 'dcc' (both control AND Power!), DC or AC power (with the dcc bus used only for control) The Lenz LS150 MUST have ac power (nominally 16Vac) and dcc for control. The Hornby Decoder uses the Track/accessory DCC power only Other makes and styles of decoder, with differing advantages (and disadvantages) are also available.
If using the Bachmann/ESU SwitchPilot - check the Mode switch is in the correct position! Single Output to 8-output (pair) decoders are available.
Go to the Bachmann or ESU web site and download the instruction manual - this will give you the full range of options. There are basically 2 ways of 'programming' Accessory Decoders: 1 method is to use CVs as you do for Loco Decoders, but the other is simpler - and uses a 'Learn' button on the device.
In General - once pressed, the Decoder goes into 'Learn' mode, and the NEXT ACCESSORY address sent by the controller is used to program the 1st address (usually of a block of 4) used by the accessory decoder. It then 'drops out' of learn mode, and the decoder / points behave as expected. For many such decoders, to change the DEFAULT duration of each output, it is necessary to use the CV setting method - IF change is needed! However, for the LENZ LS150, a further button push (see its manual) allows the duration to be set by simply 'fooling' it with an 'address' X which is proportyionally the same as the desired duration ) (Easier to do, than describe from memory 8-) ) The LS150 can also use ANY sequence of Accessory Addresses if desired ie not just 1,2,3,4,5,6 but perhaps 21,22,35,37,107,245 The Bachmann/ESU can be POWERED from 'dcc' (both control AND Power!), DC or AC power (with the dcc bus used only for control) The Lenz LS150 MUST have ac power (nominally 16Vac) and dcc for control. The Hornby Decoder uses the Track/accessory DCC power only Other makes and styles of decoder, with differing advantages (and disadvantages) are also available. If using the Bachmann/ESU SwitchPilot - check the Mode switch is in the correct position! Single Output to 8-output (pair) decoders are available I forgot about the ESU site.
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I looked at the Bachmann site but could not find the instructions there. I'll look at the ESU site, I've got a Hornby DCC decoder wired up but have not result. Thanks for the help there. Don't forget there are 2 types of Hornby Accessory Decoder: the ORIGINAL was a PULSE ONLY output type - which had a built-in CDU unit - and this caused some people problems when trying to program from some controllers - because 'PGM' mode/output on many controllers has NO POWER normally. And the Hornby unit effectively needed to have been powered just before programming.or it would take all the initial (limited on PGM track) current to charge up its CDU/power supply. The same reason that SOUND loco decoders can cause 'problems' on programming The later unit can be set to continuous output - and therefore (presumably) has no internal CDU - so will behave slightly differently between types. You could try your existing Hornby decoder on addresses 60-65 to match the 'Select' area as well as 1-4, and also the 4 above and below these numbers - if it is still at default adresses - and because differing systems use 'User Numbering' starting from '0' or '1' 8-) This is something to ALWAYS watch for when testing / swapping between different Central Units, or 2nd hand decoders.
Don't forget there are 2 types of Hornby Accessory Decoder: the ORIGINAL was a PULSE ONLY output type - which had a built-in CDU unit - and this caused some people problems when trying to program from some controllers - because 'PGM' mode/output on many controllers has NO POWER normally. And the Hornby unit effectively needed to have been powered just before programming.or it would take all the initial (limited on PGM track) current to charge up its CDU/power supply. The same reason that SOUND loco decoders can cause 'problems' on programming The later unit can be set to continuous output - and therefore (presumably) has no internal CDU - so will behave slightly differently between types. You could try your existing Hornby decoder on addresses 60-65 to match the 'Select' area as well as 1-4, and also the 4 above and below these numbers - if it is still at default adresses - and because differing systems use 'User Numbering' starting from '0' or '1' 8-) This is something to ALWAYS watch for when testing / swapping between different Central Units, or 2nd hand decoders.
I have got one of the original Hornby Accessory Decoder which included a power clip connected to the track to programme the unit. I did wire it up to my DCC power bus that was picked up and registered but I can't seem to switch points or even change the point numbers. I don't know what the problem may be. I suppose it's out of date or my Hornby elite does not recognize it. Still I have ordered two ESU accessory decoders and I think they might work.
The best way to program the Original Hornby accessory decoder is to plug it straight into the back of the Elite, first into the track outputs to charge the CDU then into the program track outputs. Then follow the instructions which came with the R8216, note the following from the Elite Manual:- The Hornby R8247 Accessory/Point Decoder may be programmed and read back in Direct mode. The older R8216 Point Decoder must be programmed in Reg mode. Read back is not supported. Note: The R8216 requires pre-charging for 20 seconds by connecting it to the Elite ‘Track’ output before disconnecting and connecting to the ‘Programme’ output for programming.
Once plugged in to the Elite program track outputs, press menu scroll to ACC, then to REG mode then type in the address you want, if you put in address 1 then it will automatically program 1 - 4 for each of the 4 outputs. As you are using an Elite, I would program it with address 61, (so you would have addresses 61-64 programmed) so if you plug in the Select to act as a walkabout it will still be able to operate the points! Can't remember fully if there is anything else you need to do.
The best way to program the Original Hornby accessory decoder is to plug it straight into the back of the Elite, first into the track outputs to charge the CDU then into the program track outputs. Then follow the instructions which came with the R8216, note the following from the Elite Manual:- The Hornby R8247 Accessory/Point Decoder may be programmed and read back in Direct mode. The older R8216 Point Decoder must be programmed in Reg mode. Read back is not supported. Note: The R8216 requires pre-charging for 20 seconds by connecting it to the Elite ‘Track’ output before disconnecting and connecting to the ‘Programme’ output for programming. Once plugged in to the Elite program track outputs, press menu scroll to ACC, then to REG mode then type in the address you want, if you put in address 1 then it will automatically program 1 - 4 for each of the 4 outputs.
As you are using an Elite, I would program it with address 61, (so you would have addresses 61-64 programmed) so if you plug in the Select to act as a walkabout it will still be able to operate the points! Can't remember fully if there is anything else you need to do. Cheers Ian Ahh that's were I might be going wrong. Thanks for the advice there. I'll give it a try and let you know how I get on.
The Bachmann is wired up with the points and power feeds from the track and DCC bus wire but it's not registering. The same with the Hornby decoder I got. I wired that up to the power bus and even wired it up to the track but nothings happening I am worried by these wiring descriptions!
The ESU/Bachmann is 'best' tested with a 16Vac supply to the 2 POWER connectors, and the TRACK DCC (or DCC Accessory Bus - DO NOT CONFUSE WITH 'AUXILLIARY OUTPUT' or other labels intended for 'conventional' direct point wiring (without decoders). The switch should be in USER (not Marklin K-xxxx) position It CAN be used with a DC power supply INSTEAD of the 16Vac, OR even with the DCC signal connected to BOTH 'power' and 'dcc' connectors - but may have less power available this way, because of the lower PEAK voltages - therefore I will continue to assume you have a 16Vrms ac transformer supply connected to the POWER inputs, and the DCC track SIGNAL on the DCC/control inputs. The ORIGINAL Hornby (Point Motor with CDU built-in) accessory Decoder was INITIALLY SUPPLIED with a preprogrammed address of 60 or thereabouts ( or 61?. I think it changed quickly) to match the SELECT controller 8-(. It ONLY has a PAIR of INPUT connectors - which should be from the DCC TRACK.
DO NOT CONFUSE 'Auxilliary' or 'Accessory' POWER OUTPUTS on Controllers with DCC Accessory busses!! THE 'DCC Accessory Bus is simply a name for the DCC TRACK output when used for 'non-loco' decoders - one is wired via the rails, for obvious reasons, and risks being short-circuited whenever a derailment occurs, and the other uses insulated wires, and may go via separate 'Bus on/off' switches to allow points and signals to operate when the track power is switched off. With a 3-wire point motor (preferably with point connected ), OPERATE the Points via the DCC Controller (elite) ' to make Point 1 go LEFT then Right. IF you have a BULB-based Colour light signal, or LED with Series Resistor - you could try that connected to Output 2 to see if 'point 2' produces a momentary flash of light when changed. With the Hornby - also try 60,61,62. Personally I would try the LEARN button method on the ESU - and simply 'OPERATE' my chosen point number Left, Right Left. And then see the reaction.
But for o/p 1 this must be a multiple of 1 + 4n ie 1, 5, 9 etc, and for the 2nd output is 2, 6, 10 DO NOT FORGET that if these Accessory Decoders have been used an another system, for testing etc, then its worth trying the addresses 4 below, or simply working your way through ALL the numbers from 1 to say 99. Quicker than going back to a shop! I am worried by these wiring descriptions! The ESU/Bachmann is 'best' tested with a 16Vac supply to the 2 POWER connectors, and the TRACK DCC (or DCC Accessory Bus - DO NOT CONFUSE WITH 'AUXILLIARY OUTPUT' or other labels intended for 'conventional' direct point wiring (without decoders). The switch should be in USER (not Marklin K-xxxx) position It CAN be used with a DC power supply INSTEAD of the 16Vac, OR even with the DCC signal connected to BOTH 'power' and 'dcc' connectors - but may have less power available this way, because of the lower PEAK voltages - therefore I will continue to assume you have a 16Vrms ac transformer supply connected to the POWER inputs, and the DCC track SIGNAL on the DCC/control inputs. The ORIGINAL Hornby (Point Motor with CDU built-in) accessory Decoder was INITIALLY SUPPLIED with a preprogrammed address of 60 or thereabouts ( or 61?.
I think it changed quickly) to match the SELECT controller 8-(. It ONLY has a PAIR of INPUT connectors - which should be from the DCC TRACK.
DO NOT CONFUSE 'Auxilliary' or 'Accessory' POWER OUTPUTS on Controllers with DCC Accessory busses!! THE 'DCC Accessory Bus is simply a name for the DCC TRACK output when used for 'non-loco' decoders - one is wired via the rails, for obvious reasons, and risks being short-circuited whenever a derailment occurs, and the other uses insulated wires, and may go via separate 'Bus on/off' switches to allow points and signals to operate when the track power is switched off.
With a 3-wire point motor (preferably with point connected ), OPERATE the Points via the DCC Controller (elite) ' to make Point 1 go LEFT then Right. IF you have a BULB-based Colour light signal, or LED with Series Resistor - you could try that connected to Output 2 to see if 'point 2' produces a momentary flash of light when changed. With the Hornby - also try 60,61,62. Personally I would try the LEARN button method on the ESU - and simply 'OPERATE' my chosen point number Left, Right Left. And then see the reaction.
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But for o/p 1 this must be a multiple of 1 + 4n ie 1, 5, 9 etc, and for the 2nd output is 2, 6, 10 DO NOT FORGET that if these Accessory Decoders have been used an another system, for testing etc, then its worth trying the addresses 4 below, or simply working your way through ALL the numbers from 1 to say 99. Quicker than going back to a shop! Well I am using both decoders on a 10ft by 5ft layout which is powered by the Hornby elite DCC system. I suppose that power is dropping. Still I'll post a few photos of the wiring to show what I've done so far to help clarify my description of what the problem is.
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