Recent content by SteveInBama

Thanks Joe, I appreciate the reply - I guess the good news side to the limited number of replies to my question is that I did not get lots of responses telling me the use of Code 100 is nothing but compatability trouble. ;-) SteveInBama

:confused:Can anyone tell me what compatability problems I may encounter with Atlas Code 100 Flextrack? I'm a new guy building a DCC layout to run with Digitrax and diesel engines - turnout type not yet selected. (Peco insulfrog?) Thanks for any tips or warnings..... SteveInBama

Cid, The distiance, center line to center line is 2 inches. I ordered the double crossover - in stock - from The Engine Tender as Shinohara track part number 669 - 112, - description " cd 100 #6 dbl crossover ". It will be a while before I attempt to have it working.... Steve

Thanks all, I just hated to start "new" with a crossover I had to modify.

Thanks David, By "low enough" I think you mean even/smooth at the top of the rail where the two types meet? (after mod/crimp of the rail joiners) Sounds like this combo of code 83 with code 100 track will be considerable trial and error. Thanks for the guidelines.

Thanks all , Located a Shinohara HO ~$45 ( apparently like Santa Fe Jack above). It is about 20" long but HO Code 83 - not sure what I will need to do if anyting with Atlas Code 100 ? Also if remote DCC/Digitrax will work with a snap remote? Comments anyone?

All, It appears David (above) is correct in Peco not making an HO double crossover. I'm not finding HO double crossovers in great supply.... thanks, Steve

Response to Mentor63-- Sounds like a good alternative but I'm too new to know. Perhaps some of the experienced guys will know/ reply. Another Question-- - My search for a U.S. vendor of Peco double crossover source (available) has not been successful... is it ok to ID potential store...

Thanks y'all, good stuff for me to know about before I stumble into problems. I likely will go with a designed unit (Peco Shinohara or Micro) Do you have any hints on track compatability/ codes, remotes or any on-line references/"how to" links? Ain't technology grand - free answers in a...

I'm in the building process and would like to use a double crossover with a DCC remote control for the two parallel lines I plan to run. I'm new and may be in over my head -- I'd apprecate tips or references on: A. Should I use a double crossover OR combinations of L and R turnouts? B. What...

Thanks all, The tips and the great references will save me a lot of grief. Rogerw, that on line video clip page -- Model-Trains-Video.com -- is really helpful. Steve

Jim, I'm starting fresh with DCC. -- purchasing Digitrax and building the benchwork now. Sorry, I don't have a digital layout plan to attach but it is essentially two parallel "L" shaped tracks /circuits with the double crossover/connector of the two parallel track lines, on the longer leg of...

I'm a new guy - needing more info on what track block configuration/power districts would be best for an "L" shaped layout with two parallel HO tracks. (total layout length 21'long x 5'wide, 1 dbl xover, and later, 1 reverse loop). I expect to use Digitrx Super Chief,5amp - DT400- with only 4...