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    Readback configuration variables?

    What does this exactly mean? I read on another forum that the Digitrax Empire Builder does not have readback configuration variables from the decoder but the Zephyr does. Is this an important feature of DCC? Thanks.
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    Sound for N scale?

    Does anyone use sound in their locomotives? I was just at my local hobby shop and was shown a demonstration. I was amazed on how it sounded. Although the sounds were from an HO locomotive, it was mentioned that N scale is also possible. One name that came up was a company called ESU that makes...
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    How is the radius on track measured?

    I'm planning out my layout and would like to know how to measure the track. For example on Atlas track packaging it says 12.5" Radius/Full Curve. What does this mean exactly? And on that note, if I use Atlas Flex Track should there be a minimum radius curve that has to be followed?
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    I think I broke it - what glue to use?

    I purchased two of these N 17,600 Gallon Tank Cars and as I picked one up the ladder popped off :curse: I noticed there are little pin holes for the ladder to attach too. The ladder does stay on it's own but I'm afraid that it will fall off and get lost. I assume these are glued at the factory...
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    Who makes this grass?

    I was looking through railimages.com and seen a member showing this type of grass. What is it and who makes it? Link to image 1 Link to image 2
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    Where to place reversing module?

    I made this little drawing and was wondering where would a reversing module or modules go and where would the track have to be insulated? I'm guessing I would need 4 turnouts here. I'm still a little new to all this so please be gentle. :D Thank you.
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