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Thanks, again. We will be building an HO layout. I like the "around the wall" layout idea for it's ease of access and running from scene to scene. We definitely will be going DCC. Everyone we have talked to says that's the way to go now. We have a new BLI Mikado that we are running around a very small oval while we research our future layout.. No scenery or anything. We're extremely impressed with the engine and it's programmable options, even on regular DC. It now takes about two minutes to reach full speed and it takes a long time to slow. It stops very gradually with steam hisses and squealing brakes. One caveat if anyone buys one. The info in the box says that it is NOT fully lubricated and the purchaser must make sure it is lubed properly before use. As it gets more running time it is noticeably running smoother. We figure if we have this much entertainment on a stupid barren oval how much fun we can have planning and building a decent railroad. Thanks to you folks our problems might be slightly reduced. As we gain knowledge maybe we can contribute instead of asking for info. Ray.
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