Been running it for a year and have some changes and observations to make.
1. Peco is the best turnout I have used so far
2. Atlas works well if you work with the frogs on the code 83. I understand that the new ones are better then the 4 year old ones I used.
3. Digitrax was flawless from the start
4. Cork is better than foam BUT foam is easier to change out.
5. Rail-ops is still a pain.
6. Using (6) 5 amp boosters with (16) sub districts and using one just for the Tortoise power. Works perfect with no issue.
7. I was not CAREFUL in the use of insulation gaps so I have to trace out all the sub districts and find out why with the Quarter teat I trip (2) not one.
8. Soldering the curves is worth the time and effort.
9. A resistance soldering unit (American Beauty) is worth the money
10. Decoder Pro and Panel pro are a must and yes they work on a PC or MAC (running both now)
Well have fun. Just thought I would pass on the results of a Years worth of R&D.
claycts Using (6) 5 amp boosters with (16) sub districts and using one just for the Tortoise power. Works perfect with no issue.
How big is this layout? Mine is fair sizes with around 300 feet of rails and only use one 8 amp booster.
clayctsSoldering the curves is worth the time and effort.
I will go along with that.
Would love to see some pictures as well.
I hate Rust
Trackage is a little over 800 ft. 174 Turnouts, (2) 130ft Walther's Tables. Can keep (9) operators busy.
Setting is free lance around the PA coal area. Pictures where on one of my websites but Bandwidth caused them to be deleted for more business space. IF I get some new ones then I might get more space to add them.
PS see you are a car guy. Our Toys http://www.leatherique.net/lrpltd_collection.htm
I am more a train guy for now. I don't have a site where cars are showen. But I do have a 68 Road Runner with 63 426 maxie wedge, 70 Cuda with warmed over 383 and what I call the money pit, 69 Charger in my logo. 440 with a big bore GMC-67 blower.
Cuda Ken
Nice MOPAR Collection. we are selling most of ours. Sold so far 1988 Ferrari, 1980 Corvette. Next on the lise is a 1985 XJS V12 and a 1986 Vanden Plaus that was owned by Leanard Skinner The man Leonard Syknard ban was named after.