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    DCC on DC

    So Digitrax is out. I have not heard of TCS, abd I was sort of leaning oward NCE anyway. Should it list on the feature list whether or not it will run dual mode?
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    Best low end DCC Decoder?

    Hmm... Interesting. It looks like I will need to figure out what my four functions are going to be on the diesels...
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    DCC on DC

    I have about 8 locomotives that will be converted to DCC. I plan on using $20 decoders in them. I will also be wiring them in such a way that they can use 8-pin NMRA plugs. I spotted NMRA plugs on Tony's Train Exchange, and what I will most likely do is to rewire all the locomotives and use...
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    DCC on DC

    Okay, Now that I have had my "which-to-buy" question answered, I have another: As I mentioned before, I have an MRC Tech 3 Model 9000 DC powerpack that I love and want to keep using. I will be upgrading my locomotives to DCC only to be compatible if I happen to want to run on a friend's layout...
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    Best low end DCC Decoder?

    Thanks for this, sorry it is taking so long to reply. When (HAHAHAA) I have money I'll be fitting the Fleet.
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    Best low end DCC Decoder?

    Hi, Returning to this forum after about a year... I recently discovered a club right under my nose, that has a DCC layout, and i was wondering what the cheapest decoder out there is for HO. All I need are lights and motor control, preferably 4 digit addressing. I am not worried about sound and...
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    Another Steam Locomotive Hunt

    hey was just searching on google about scratchbuilding and found this thread...my main problem in wintertime is lack of things to do!!! Mr DeckRoid, you have any good links for scratching out Steam locos? any thought on where to start? (first timer. I previously passed my time by fixing to the...
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    Repowering my Athearn Loco

    LOL, talk about brushing the Gear's teeth!!!!
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    Repowering my Athearn Loco

    do have an address for that site? I would love to get my hands on it, I have been researching building my own engines. $150 for a decent locomotive doesnt quite fit my budget anymore...
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    Modules

    I am sure they are out there somewhere, but dies anybody have a good set of standards that I could use for building an HO modular layout? What is the most popular style/configuration? thanks in advance!
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    HO scale cars & stuff

    I am going to start doing some card-modeling, not only because it seems like a really cool thing to do at 3 in the morning when i get tired of playing Railroad Tycoon 3, but because the basic premise of it sounds like I can do it on the cheap. So: I am thinking I want to build stuff in HO...
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    New Card Model Facility

    hey thats cool...i have been actually looking for a good site that has models for HO scale...any suggestions?
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    Amtrak Cascades NPCU

    Hi, I have an F40PH shell that I want to repaint into Amtrak Cascades colors. Any ideas as to what paint colors to use/microscale decals/and a painting guide? I'm not going to worry about the fans and stuff, I am not going to drastically modify the shell, just repaint. Thanks!!
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