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I just recently purchased the Digitrax DH163AT decoder for an Athearn blue box PA-1 diesel. I have never installed a decoder before but did a little research and figured I would give it a try. Well I got it all wired and put it on the track and the light is lit and the engine begins to move...

How often do you need to clean track when running DCC loco's? I ask because it seems that I need to do it every few days anymore. I have only been using a brite boy on the rails and they have quite a bit of black oxidation that is affecting the operation of the loco's. I recently cleaned the...

I just purchased an Athearn Genesis F3 A/B with DCC & sound. After reading through the very short manual, I have a question. Since both A and B units are powered, do I program them to run as a consist? The manual was very basic and did not address this concern. I bought the Erie units and...

I found the mother lode of lichen while out hunting the other day. Is there a way to preserve the stuff. Years ago I found some and brought it home but it just dried out and disintegrated. I am hoping there is something that can be sprayed on to preserve the stuff.