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Hello - I've started my N scale layout (I'll post some pics when I get up the nerve :)) Question #1: I have read here that some of you do some filing on your turnouts. My engines run nice and slow over my Atlas c55 track, but there is some resistance (or binding) when they go over the spot...

Bob - thanks - good advice. I've decided to get a Digitrax system. Now I have to decide which one. As for that - I'm leaning toward the S Chief. It will put a dent in my little empire's budget for a while, but I'll have the stuff I'd eventually upgrade to later right now. Off topic - I went...

David - thanks for the input. I guess my real question is what are the real differences between the PA and the Digitrax Super Chief. (I know that there are many, but for about $150 more they may not be inportant to me.) Using Tony's comparison chart - here are the differences (am I missing...

I'm ready to purchase a DCC system and I have a question about a comparison chart on Tony's Train Exchange web site. It shows that the MRC Prodigy Advance does not have "feedback". Is that a feature one would use just for accessories such as turnouts and signaling, or does it...

Thanks Shaun - sounds like I'll be OK!

Maybe I need to re-phrase my question :confused: I plan to get some Kato Superliners (Amtrak Phase IV). Will they work OK on an 18.75" radius? I know it will be OK on the outside of my double track main (if I can put up with the look), but if I run them on the inside track (1 1/4" on center...

I just read a thread here that said for IHC Heavyweights the minimum radius should be 22" to 24", with 30" being even better. He was having trouble with wobble (sounded like a combination of poor design and too small radius). If you have these Kato Superliners (Amtrak Phase IV) - will they...

I ran an engine over the new flex this morning - all is OK now! Thanks!!

I started re-laying the track today with flex. I will run trains again in the AM after the glue dries and I pull up the pins now holding the track in place. I'm anxious to hear the difference!! I did solder two pieces of flex together before I put them down on the curve between two turnouts...

thanks guys! I just did a test with some extra high profile wheels from a micro-trains boxcar (the ones they give you as extra). Just holding a wheel pair in my fingers and running it over the track they obvioulsy bottomed out everywhere on my c55. However - it was much more pronounced on...

it's the same 2" rigid foam insulation everywhere under the cork. There are no elevations anywhere yet. The cork and track are simply glued with white glue to the foam.

also - it only does it on the curved snap track - not the flex or turnouts. Hard to describe the sound - it's like when in my HO layout the trains move from the track/cork to a bridge. The bridge is dead quiet and the track is 5 times louder (but normal). It happens here too. The non snap is...

These 3 engines are only 2 years old. I believe that they have low profile wheels, as they are of very good quality and are relatively new.

I tried running trains for the first time today and encountered very noisy running conditions on only some of my track. Here's what I'm using: All Atlas Code 55 Flex for the straight sections Snap track for the curves #5 turnouts I tried all three of my new engines today for the first time...