West Virginia Midland Man
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They are power routed, correct? I hate wiring, and my layout is small compared to some, so if use power routed turnouts for block control, am I making a mistake?
This is exactly the kind of response I hate on any forum - person comes on asking a question and another person takes the topic into another area that was never a concern to begin with. Either stick to the topic or don't post. Maybe the OP doesn't want to get into DCC - I've been in this hobby since the 50's and still run DC cab control with absolutely no interest in DCC. If I want to work with a computer I'll do Photoshop instead - I have no need to bring it into my hobbies.Are you committed to DC? If just setting up the layout, perhaps consider DCC. Years ago, I was operating a 3 cab DC layout. Jobs, kids and other distractions put it in a box for about 30 years. A couple years ago I dragged it out after hearing a DCC steam loco the the LHS. Ebayed all the old locomotives and picked up a Digitrax Zephyr and that steam loco. It was a little expensive getting started but well worth it. The wiring was difficult initially but after it sank in, it is really very easy. This is my experience - the most important thing to remember is to enjoy it!!
I don't get on the forums as much because of other commitments but here's my answer:Jack - sorry you hate my response - with your 60 years of DC experience, maybe you can answer his original question that so far has not been answered. Its been hanging there for 2 days waiting for your expertise,