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I have 2 Kato SD40's that I can't keep on the track. I have 13 Atlas, 5 Athearns and 2 Protos that I never have a problem with. Any suggestions?

Can anyone give me their opinion of the Broadway Hudsons with sound. I was thinking of getting one but would like to know if other people are satisfied with them; ie, sound, details, running and derailing. Your input is appreciated. Regards; Colin

I am installing a Diditrax DH163ip decoder in a Kato SD40. The instructions say that the roof weight has to be modified. Do you have to use this weight, (does it carry current) or can you not use it ? Also one of the instructions says: Some locomotives employ motor filter capacitors in the...

After being out of the hobby for over 15 years; (had to bring up 3 sons) I decided to get back in the hobby. Someone asked me if I was going DCC. What is DCC I asked; never heard of that. After lots of reading I decided without a doubt this is the way to go. Purchased some engines; some...

I have a Prodigy Advance system and a few locos with MRC, Atlas and Digitrax decoders. Will the Prodigy system only "read back" MRC decoders? When I try to read back an Atlas factory installed decoder it reads as "ERR". When I try to "read back" Digitrax every thing reads back as 00. All the...

I'm running the prodigy advance system. The headlights on some of my locos are on for the even speeds and turn off for the odd speed #'s. Whats with this? For one of my consists, one loco is OK but the other ones headlight turns off when the speed is an odd #. Any advice. Thanks; Colin

I have a prodigy advance system. When I turn it on there are always three locos already entered (not the ones from my last operating session ) with speeds already set. If you recall that loco it wants to take off spinning its wheels. If you delete them they are back next time you turn the unit...

I just started in the hobby a few months ago and read here on "The Gauge" about the goo-gone and paper towel trick to clean loco wheels and to my amazement this was the answer. A few days ago I installed DCC. ? Can I still use this method with DCC. I still have an old MRC power pack. Is...

My Son And I Just Received Our Prodigy Advance And We Have Installed A Few Sound Decoders With Success. I Have 2 Atlas Fp9 That Are About 10 To 15 Years Old. They Were Made In Austria. I Few Nights Ago I Found A Page On The Net, With A Photo Of How To Install A Decoder. I Did Not Book Mark It...

I Am Making A River Using The Mix And Pour Stuff ( 1 Coat = 55 Coats Of Varnish) I Have Seen Pictures Of Layouts That Have Rapids And Water Falls . How Is This Accomplished?

I am ordering a MRC Prodigy Advance System and was wondering if there are any problems using Atlas Turnouts with this. Please help!!