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    Quick question about dcc track wiring.

    I figured it out. When I was running my bus lines I saw that I was gonna be short on wire so instead of cutting the wire after my first run, I left some slack and continued on to my 2nd run. After I couldn't find the problem I decided to go ahead and hook up my controller and hope I would find...
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    Quick question about dcc track wiring.

    Sorry. I've got it set to public now
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    Quick question about dcc track wiring.

    I haven't been able to find any problems with my wiring. Wondering if its in my turnouts. I'm gonna try a post a video link showing what I have. I wired a feeder wire on these turnouts the same way as the rest of the track. Seperate bus line for inside and outside tracks...
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    Quick question about dcc track wiring.

    I used atlas mark IV #6 turnouts. 2 lefts and 2 rights. I didn't do anything to insulate them. I didn't think I had to
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    Quick question about dcc track wiring.

    I just finished wiring my track for dcc control and I decided to put a meter on it. I set the meter to ohms to see if the track would "ohm out" as I call it to see if I had good connections all the way around. I have a double loop so I touched the leads to the outside rail of each track and it...
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    Need ideas for buying locos and rolling stock

    Hey guys. I recently finished my layout and I'm ready to buy a loco or 2 and some rolling stock. I've got a digitrax zephyr dcc controller ordered and on the way. I'm thinking about a CSX or Norfolk Southern loco since that's what I see in my area most. I'm interested in you guy's thoughts...
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    Walthers trainline railtech digital trainset??

    I've just completed my 1st layout and I'm ready to buy a controller. I'm sure I want to go with dcc but I'm not sure which controller. I have a double oval connected with 2 crossovers with a total of 60' of track. My original plan was to buy a digitrax zephyr begginer dcc controller. I came...
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    what do I look for when purchasing a locomotive?

    I've just about got my first layout finished and I'm about ready to start shopping for locomotives. I have about 60' total of track in the shape of a B if that makes sense. I'm thinking about a modern loco like the CSX engines I see in my area but I'm not loyal to any particular company. I...
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    Need advice on what HO scale double crossover to use

    Thanks. I agree with the 4 turnouts. I thought of this after I posted and your response confirms it. May cost a little more but from what I gather it'll be more reliable and easier to wire.
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    Need advice on what HO scale double crossover to use

    I've got a layout with an inner and outer oval. I plan to use a double crossover to connect the tracks. Do you guys have any suggestions on which name brand to buy and from what supplier? I saw a Walthers on modeltrainstuff.com but it had poor reviews. By the way it doesnt need to have...
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    I need help choosing a controller

    Thanks guys. With the Digitrax, is that all I need to get my locomotives running? If I read the description right it comes with a power supply.
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    I need help choosing a controller

    I'm BRAND new to model railroading. I'm currently putting together my first layout. It's going to be 2 loops about 30' a piece connected by a double crossover. I'd like to be able to run at least 2 engines on it. From the little bit I've read I think I need to go dcc? Can you guys suggest...
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