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    Doubbelheader

    Thats great Ernest,glad it worked out for you.Now if you really want to get fancy you can play with cv's 03,02,05 &06 to get the speeds matched up so the 2 engines run the same speed.Hope i might be of some help in the future. Harold
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    Doubbelheader

    Hi,what are the cv values on cv29.If both are set on cv29 at 06 take the one you want to run backwards and set cv29 to 07 and it will run backwards with the one that is running forward.Hope this helps.
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    What the Shey gets

    Looks good Les,i was talking to my Brother and he wants to come over some time to see your latout
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    Get a good soldering iron!

    I've found that the aligator type heat sinks work very well and really do take away the heat.
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    Accessory Decoder

    It would be from the source that you are using for your DCC.
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    Accessory Decoder

    Loosen the turnout if you have nailed it or secured it in some way,it may have something binding under the throw arm.Just a suggestion.
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    DCC and DC

    I just purchased a HHP8 and it is pretty nice and very easy to install a decoder,just pop the top hatch off ,pull the dummy plug and plug your decoder in and you're done.
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    DCC and DC

    I don't know of any decoders that don't support running on DC except some of the sound decoders.But if you don't have A DCC command station you might have a problem if you get an Engine and the decoder isn't set up for it.Most decoders use the same CV's for certain functions.Just wanted to add...
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    New at DCC

    Les ,i've got a few of the DSD series and am happy with them except for the volume for the engine ramping,the horn and bell are up to snuff.Good luck with them.it also has the switching feature with it...
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    New at DCC

    Les, what Soundtraxx Decoders are you using¿
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    Power for ancillary items on DCC layout?

    I'am using all Digitrax Decoders and some are more than 10 years old.All can be programed on the Main track in ops mode except you can't change the address.
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    Power for ancillary items on DCC layout?

    I would run an AUX power supply for lights and accessories,just my 2 cents.
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    New at DCC

    Les,as you know i have been into DCC for a while now.Your sound decoders will not be harmed if left on track (DC or DCC).If you need some help with them(not saying you don't know how to install them)give me a ring and i would be more than happy to help(if i can).
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    Is this dcc unit any good

    I started with DCC (Digitrax Cheif) about 10 years or so ago.I love it and it has given me many hours of dependable use.I'am glad i went with the Cheif,for i've been expanding more and more all the time.I operate the turnouts with it and not too long ago had to add 2 Boosters .If you plan on...
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    Rescuing a Bachmann 4-8-4 Northern...

    Les,i thought you would never get into DCC.I think you'll Really enjoy it.