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Jay, THANKS....That helps me out alot and clears up my confusion with the whole DC/AC old transformer issue. Bob

I am using the ones off my old dismantled layout... Guys, I am using the turnouts from my old dismantled layout which were controlled by under table switch machines. They worked well for many years but now I am wondering if I should replace them all with new ones? :confused: Any opinions...

Thanks Guys

Very nice work. :-)

Ya'll, Is nickel silver rail Atlas Code 100 ok for DCC operations or is something else preferred? I have alot of it and want to use it on my new layout. Most of my turnouts are also atlas snap switches, which I think are code 100 also. Thanks for any info on this. Regards,

Hi all, How can I measure the flextrack I have to know if it's code 100 or a different code flextrack? :confused: Regards,

Since I am switching over to a DCC System I have been reading and researching the components I want to add to my layout...such as auto reverse looping, and switch machine control. Here is my question; I have been considering the the purchase of a few Lenz LS150 decoders to control my Atlas...

Can the NEW MRS Prodigy Advance System control this decoder? Supposedly it is interchangable with all DCC components but I am new to this and really don't know. Does anyone have further info on this? Regards,

Hi Ya'll, I was wondering which DCC decoder would be best to buy in order to control Atlas Snap switch turnouts? I notice that most decoder specs talk about Tortoise machines and slower mechanisms. Is there any recommended decoders for Snap switch machines? Thanks for any insight,

Well...I placed my order for the MRC Prodigy Advance from Tony's Train Exchange the other day. :D Now the question is...when will they be available for shipment? I anxiously await word that my system is "on the way". Has anyone purchased this new Prodigy Advance system and received it...

Well...I placed my order for the MRC Prodigy Advance from Tony's Train Exchange... Well...I placed my order for the MRC Prodigy Advance from Tony's Train Exchange the other day. :D Now the question is...when will they be available for shipment? I anxiously await word that my system is "on...

Martin, Yes I did read your earlier post about sound and thanks for the info. Bob

I want to buy the new MRC Prodigy Advance System for my new layout but can not find anyone who has it in stock for sale. :confused: Anyone know of a hobby shop, internet source, etc. that have these units in stock for sale right now? Thanks all,

Your weathered rolling stock is awesome... Rich, My hat is off to you. :thumb: Your cars look so real, I can't believe they are models. I will use your suggestions when I start to weather my cars. Thanks for the nice tutorial,

Morning Ya'll, Well I think I have figured out my delema with the reversing loops I needed. Here are a couple of pix of the modified design. Regards,

Atlas has a FREE download of software that works great. Just visit the Atlas website and follow the directions, I hope that helps you.... :)

Russ you are so smart I was thinking along those lines too. Thanks Russ, The only problem with that is the current reverse loop is going from about 3" to 0" and the area below may not be enough to pass a train under unless I drop that down below 0". Funny how we both looked at a similar...

Things that look good on paper don't always work in reality. I'm busy rethinking my original plan after doing some of the benchwork. I am having trouble figuring out my reverse loop options. Originally a had 1 on each end of the dogbone but with the grade and limited space I'm kinda stuck with...

Greetings all, I'm looking for some information on new plug & play engines that I can easily install DCC decoders in. All of my engines, I have checked checked so far, are not DCC ready and have no socket for DCC encoders. :( What are the most popular brands of diesel and steam...

All excellent input folks...thank you. Dick your comments have made my decission to use cork if I must use something. In the past I have just put the track right down on the base surface with good success however I have some banks to deal with this time and thought cork might solve my dilema...