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Has anyone put a decoder in the HO gauge Thomas the tank engine by Bachmann? If it's possible, that may affect my choice in which DCC system I choose. I'm trying to decide between the Digitrax Zephyr, Altas Commander and MRC Prodigy Advance. Of course there are things I like and dislike about...

Final Design? I think I've finalized my layout design. Not only that, but I think I've decided on going with DCC instead of DC control. I'm trying to decide between the Digitrax Zephyr, Atlas Commander and the MRC Prodigy Advance. Here is the final(?) layout design and the plan for the open...

Thanks for the pictures daboonk. They give me even more to think about. I've really been taking to heart the suggestions to add some complexity to the layout. I've streched things a little and added, a yard to the middle of the layout that connects to the passing track and spurs on the right...

I knew it was too good to be true. Well like you say, maybe I'll just model a rational piece of the world. It's a good thing we got rid of those billboard reefers though, it sure put a stop to advertisements. Next thing you know advertisers would have tried transmitting ads right through the...

Thanks for your replies all. I'm glad that there will be a place for some wood billboard reefers on my layout. You know, a little spash of color mixed in with the red and brown does brighten up a long line of cars. HD

What types of reefers were being used in the early 50's? Were wood-sided reefers still common or had things already changed over to mechanical reefers by then? Regardless of the type, is it safe to assume that most reefers in this era were either 40 or 50 footers? HD

Only the back of the layout, the longest dimension, will be against a wall. I did that for exactly the reason you mention. HD

Thanks for your input Ralph. It took me a little bit of time to visualize what you were talking about with the converging lines, but I understand now. I will keep that in mind. As I was playing around with the layout a little more I added a passing siding and some industrial spurs in the town...

Hi everyone, I'm new to the hobby and I'm working on putting together my first HO scale layout. Well it's my first if you don't count the oval in the "plywood desert" on a 4x8 that the trains run around now. I've been studying up, reading The Gauge, reading books, attending train shows...