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    DCC wiring info for Atlas ho Berkshire Route #35

    Thanks for the good info. Dan
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    DCC wiring info for Atlas ho Berkshire Route #35

    I would like to convert my dc Berkshire valley layout to DCC and have been unable to find much guidance or a diagram to do this. Any help would be appreciated. I really appreciate all the replies I have received. Thanks Dan
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    digital multi-meter

    I am wanting to measure those items related to converting locomotives to dcc.
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    digital multi-meter

    What has been found to be a satisfactory digital multi meter for testing of DCC locomotives? How much is necesssary to spend? Thanks Dan
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    DCC and DC operations

    Thanks for all the info. Dan
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    Installing decoders in Rivarossi 5412 4-8-8-4 big boy up #4000

    Good Afternoon, Does anyone know of a company or individual that installs decoders in the loco identified above. Thanks Dan
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    • 5412 big boy rivarossi
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    • Forum: HO Scale
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    DCC and DC operations

    I am beginning to convert my layout to DCC, however; I have a number of blue box Athearn locomotives and several other brands. My question is: Can I operate the layout as a totally DCC as long as the DC is not on and visa versa. This way I could operate my Dcc locos and also the dc locos. I...
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    Bershire Valley Route

    From what I have read, the trains perform better with less connections and I think I would like the realism with the flex track. I don't know if it is worth the approx. 500 dollars to change. Dan
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    Bershire Valley Route

    I am contemplating changing the code 100 snap track to using code 83 flextrack on my Berkshire Valley Route model railroad. Will it be worth the effort and cost. Is there a bill of materials for this layout using code 83 flex track? I got this layout from atlas big book. Hope to hear soon...
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    • bershire valley route flextrack layout
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    • Forum: HO Scale
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    Greetings from Colorado

    I am Dan and I have been collecting ho scale railroad equipment since the 1960's. I plan to enjoy retirement working on the model railroad.




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