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Well, I am about to invest in a DCC system and was wondering about thoughts from users of different systems. I have researched and I think I found the one I want. MRC Prodigy Advanced. I like the idea of being able to send the "switch crew" out to loco 'BNSF 3501' and have that address displayed...

Ralph, Thanks for the switch clarification. That is exactly what I needed to know. JD

David, Thank you for the suggestion. At least I do not have to throw out all this rail. Is all nickel/steel rail the same color? I have some stuff that I was told is NS, but looks brass to me... JD

I know this is not the DCC place, but it seems like it takes a little longer to get replies from there. I wanted to know which DCC system to go with. I will want to expand in the future to include at least one more cab, and I am going to have MANY switches I like to control as well. I plan to...

I have a few actually... 1) I have noticed MANY different designs for turnouts. But the one thing that I really notice is that the best looking turnouts actually use curved rail for the switch points. These turnouts are much more realistic looking, and I wish to go with those. What...

Answer for Cabdriver.... I am a conductor for the BNSF. JD

Hmm, interesting. The thing about plywood is it so hard to find in good condition here. Guess I will go with what I have now and see what happens. I know that where I am starting my layout will not be it's final resting place, so I may change the table in the future if it doesn't work out when I...

I am going to build my layout on particle board. What works better for main line, cork or foam roadbed? And what is the best way to transition from mainline into the yards and industry tracks? JD

Well, I hope that I can find some interesting people in here and hope to gleen some knowledge to use for my layout. I am brand new to the hobby, started by the fact that I work for a railroad. In fact, I am so new, that I do not even have anything running as of yet. I have aquired a few pieces...