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    KATO track and switches good or bad

    I would like to know your opinions on KATO track and switches? I am starting a new layout and I have only ever used Atlas and Peco, so I only have experience with these 2 brands. Have or are any of you using KATO track and switches. I know that I will receive many opinions, but that is...
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    Looking for help Diesel Locomotives and decoders

    I currently run my pike in DC and I am looking to buy some diesel locomotives to eventually run on a DCC pike, but I have a few questions that I could use some help with the answers. If I buy a locomotive from Athearn, Atlas, Bachman etc without a decoder installed and I want to purchase a...
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    Looking for information on DCC system functions

    I could use some help in better understanding the DCC environment and what functions and sounds can be reproduced. Can I get the following functions by using DCC; actual locomotive sounds (bells, horns, engine sounds, air brake sounds, crossing signals, street lights, building lighting? What...
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    Converting DC layout to a DCC Layout

    I am relatively new to HO scale, but have been an O scale train guy for many years. My question is I have an older HO layout that was given to me by a friend and it is a DC powered layout. I assume that I cannot run any DCC equipped locomotives on a DC layout? My next question is, how...
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    Advice on DCC purchase

    I am looking to buy a new DCC system and I am looking at Digitrax and NCE. My layout is a 6'x10' layout running a maximum of 3 to 4 trains at a time. Which system would you recommend and does Anyone have pros and cons about each system? Thanks for your help.
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    New Layout

    Hi Grant, Nice looking layout. Do you have any details such as a list of track for this layout. My brother in-law is looking to build something similiar to this design. Thanks, Michael
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    Whose HO switches would you recommend

    I am Building a new HO layout and would like to have some advice on choosing a specific manufacturer of switches. I am going to use Atlas Code 83 track, but I am undecided on what switch company I should use in my layout. I open to all advice and your past experience before I make this...
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    New Layout

    Nice layout, do you have a list of track requirements and any other details on this plan?
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