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    Help choosing the right DCC for my layout

    Thanks Everyone for replys, I think that I will be going with the Digatrax system, after speaking with a few club members in Nashville, they say they have had excellent results with the system they have, and warrenty service has been outstanding. Other than that I hope each of you have a...
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    Well I am alive........

    Well here it goes, the other night my wife was gone to work and I was setting at our dining room table looking at the rolling stock and locos I have purchased and then I had a vision, since I cant start my layout benchwork until after Jan 1, I could take double sided tape and mount some track on...
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    2nd Loco.......my heart skiped a beat

    I will do my best but I will admit I am a little greedy, because for example she sold me the 2-6-6-2t for $40.00 and six of the bachmann silver series log cars for $10.00 each. I know about the not being greedy thing,:oops: so if she will let me speak for what I want and hold it for me I...
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    2nd Loco.......my heart skiped a beat

    Thanks MW, yep if my wife just dont suspend the funds.:thumb: I will be ok to go...if I get the rest I will REALLY jump for joy!! She has over 50 engines and quite a few rolling stock as well.
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    2nd Loco.......my heart skiped a beat

    As you guys know I have been buying locos and rolling stock, well last week I ran across a lady whos uncle left her his entire train collection. She sent me an email and I purchased several cars and a Mantua 2-6-6-2t sight unseen ....well it and the cars arrived today and what can I say but...
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    Help choosing the right DCC for my layout

    Thanks Guys, I will try to find out more if I can ever find a local group!!!:curse:
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    Help choosing the right DCC for my layout

    Hello all, Well I have been looking through the Walthers catalog and the number of DCC suppliers are many.:rolleyes: so I figured I would ask here for the pros and cons of each. I have tried to narrow the field down to three by price, ability to do what I will need on my layout and general...
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    Intoduction and First layout

    Ed, sorry for the late welcome, but if you are half as hooked as I am we are both in DEEP trouble sign1 , it looks like you have a really good start, keep us updated and welcome aboard!! George
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    My first HO Locomotive

    Looking good!!!!!!
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    Woo-Hoo my first Engine is here!!!!!!!!!

    Well lets see if this works.......
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    Woo-Hoo my first Engine is here!!!!!!!!!

    Thanks Long Island Tom, yep thats it and the bobber as well, the log cars are Roundhouse, I got the Shay the three cars and the bobber for 135.00 including shipping...I was HAPPY!!!!!!:thumb: George
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    Woo-Hoo my first Engine is here!!!!!!!!!

    Thanks guys, well I for some reason cannot get my pics to load, even when I take them to photo delux and try to shrink then to less than 68.kb (which it says all my pics are 98.3kb, no matter how small I make them) If I can fugure it out I will be more than happy to share them. In addition when...
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    Woo-Hoo my first Engine is here!!!!!!!!!

    Well folks, needless to say I am happier than a speckeled pup with a milk bone, I bought it off of ebay, it is an 80 Ton 3 truck Bachman (Spectrum) it came with 3 log cars and a bobber caboose. I havent had a chance to check it out as I have no track (ARRGH) but it looks like it has never seen...
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    New Here

    Sorry for the delay in replying to everyone, first off let me say Thank you for the warm welcome, now to answer a couple questions, Cidchase, Middle Middle Tennessee, Tullahoma to be exact Kf47gd/andy, There is a couple one in Nashville and one in Murfreesboro, the one in Nashvill is pretty...
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    Older Locos to DCC

    Well I knew it woundt be simple yes or nosign1 answer, so I guess I will just have to take my chances and if they wont be able to be converted sell them to someone who runs DC! Thanks for the reply George
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    Older Locos to DCC

    Hello to the Gauge, Well like I said in my intro I have been out of MRRing since 1978 so here is where I play catch up. Q: Can older locos hace DCC installed into them if they dont have it? I have a chance to buy several Mantuas, Rivarossi and Roundhouse engines for a VERY sweet price from...
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    New Here

    You know I get that all the time from the guys, I will admit I feel pretty luck that I have a wife that can act like "One of the guys" and the really funny thing is when we first met we could not stand each other....its weird for sure. And thanks for the welcome guys TN Trainman
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    New Here

    Hello All, just wanted to say hello and intorduce my self, after a long absence from MRR (1978) it seems that the bug has bit me hard and I am now in the stages of planning a new HO layout in my garage. I reside in the Middle Tennessee area and am the proud father of eight wonderful children...