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    DCC Decoder

    I'm the new guy getting into trains, etc. I purchased Lionel Berkshire Set. The instructions state it's already equipped with a DCC decoder. "If you wish to replace the Lionel decoder with a decoder from another manufacturer". It goes on telling me how to do this. My question is once I purchase...
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    Using Tech 3 Power Command

    Thanks everyone, things are slowly coming together for me.
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    Using Tech 3 Power Command

    I purchased this at a train show for $80. I think I did okay with that. Now I need to learn how to connect things to it. Can I run more than 1 train on this or do I need to get buses and what exactly are they? I suppose I can hook up 4 turnouts to it, I did also purchased 4 tortoises and I...
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    Securing track & track beds

    I'm using 4" foam board for my layout base and want to secure the track & beds but want to be able to change things later. Do wire brads hold everything securely? Jim
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    Books for wiring layouts

    William, Thanks for the links. I've seen the wiki link the past few days and it helps. Wiring link is also very helpful to me. Jim
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    Books for wiring layouts

    Mike, Thanks for heads up not to jump into books, rather look online, etc. I'm convinced I want to go the DCC route. I've started looking at DCC Starter Sets, wow some are quite expensive. What would an ignorant beginner like me look for when starting up with DCC? As always, I look forward...
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    Books for wiring layouts

    I'm looking for a simplified explanation of what the difference is between DC & DCC. Can you at least point me in the right direction? I'm leaning towards DCC once I know what it's all about. Jim
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    Books for wiring layouts

    I'm new to RRing and am looking for magazines, books etc. to help me through the challenges of wiring my lay out. This would be from the beginners point of view to advanced. Suggestions accepted & appreciated. Jim
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    Transition question for a newby

    I just received 3 backdrops, 1 city, 1 autumn mountain & 1 sky. My main problem is how to transition from city to sky. The city buildings just end abruptly. What does the experienced railroaders say about this? My overall plan is to have a 4 X 16 platform with a train yard using the city on 1...
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    New Guy on board

    I'm about $1K into lumber, 2" foam boards (2), train set etc. I have a few ideas in my head and making plans to go from 1 4' X 4' to 4 X 16. That'll be all of the room I have for this venture.
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    New Guy on board

    I'm vertically challenged and would have a hard time reaching across everything, especially after I put in buildings, etc.
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    My adventures in Ho Scale.

    It appears to me that the construction is pretty heavy stuff. To a new guy. Why such construction and not just 3/4 plywood? I used to build decks and furniture, In the pictures it looks like deck construction. :)
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    New Guy on board

    Hello everyone, My name is Jim, I'm 76 YO and am just starting out on model RRing. I've built a 4' X 8' platform using 2 ea. 2" foam board glued together. I've purchased a Lionell train set. I have also purchased Peco flex track (Code 100). Also purchased L & R manual turnouts but I would prefer...
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