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Steve, As far as the power pack, I suggest looking into the MRC Tech 6 Sound Controller 2.0 which will function as a regular DC power pack with the ability to set the start voltage, momentum and, top voltage. You can also run in DCC mode which will allows you to control one DCC equipped...

Anyone know where to get some O scale baseball players? Looking for some to fill a baseball field. Best regards, Brian

A lot of good advise in this thread. One thing to note is that some of the information from the Kadee website isn't completely up to date so it may apply to older versions of the same products. For example, Mantua passenger rolling stock previously came with metal trucks and now comes with...

If you plan on going with DCC (either now or sometime in the future), then it would be best to get either a DCC or a DCC Ready locomotive(s). As mentioned DCC Ready, means that the locomotive is ready for a plug and play DCC decoder. If the locomotive isn't DCC Ready, then you may have to...

Stone, Thanks for the information. Digitrax has made a DH83FX and a DH140 decoder. If you remove the shell, you should be able to determine which decoder is installed in your locomotive based on the information printed on it. If the decoder does support DC (analog) operation, the locomotive...

Stone, Can you find a model number on the Digitrax decoder? Not sure if it is the case, but some decoders like those from NCE, need a CV change to put the decoder in dual mode if the decoder supports analog DC. Best regards, Brian

Stone, Please let us know which Kato locomotive that you purchased. We can then let you know if it will also run in DC. Best regards, Brian

You can mix nickel silver and brass rail without any problems as long as the track is in a cool, dry environment. Brass can oxidize rapidly in a warm, humid environment. Brass oxide doesn't conduct electricity so it is important to consider the track environment before deciding on using brass...

If possible, it would be best to use nickel silver rail track for DCC. Steel rail track may work but it will require more track maintenance. Best regards, Brian

One thing to keep in mind with the programming track is that normally there is no power on the programming track until you enter the programming mode and input data. You might find some information to help solve your problem at this link - Prodigy Tips and Tricks Best regards, Brian

The track looks great! How do you like the nickel silver EZ track compared to the old track? Best regards, Brian

It sounds like you may have been referencing the wrong product. Try looking again at either the MRC Tech 6 Sound Controller 2.0 or the MRC Tech 6 Sound Controller 6.0. Both products will work either in DC mode or a light version of DCC for controlling up to 6 locomotives at once with full 28...

Thanks for the update. Sounds like Rapido hit a home run with the FP9A. How was the packaging on the locomotive? I heard that Rapido improved the packaging so I am interested to hear your feedback. Best regards, Brian

Kevin, You can use a Circuitron ER-2 connected to the output of the DT-2. The ER-2 will drive the Tortoise switch machine to lower and then raise the crossing gates. We have the ER-2 in stock in case you need a source for the item. Best regards, Brian

N scale is an emerging scale with a lot manufacturers bringing out improved detail and performance products in this scale. With that being said, HO scale is still a very good option given that the larger size does bring slightly better detail and the product availability for HO scale is the...