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[quote]QUOTE: Originally posted by cacole Engines that old are practically impossible to convert to DCC because the motors were screwed directly to a metal frame, and DCC requires that the motor be totally isolated from any contact with metal. The motors in those locomotives are probably not of a very good quality, either, compared to the newer can motors being used today. For track, use Atlas or Model Power flex track. The best turnouts are Peco Insulfrog or Shinohara, but these are expensive. You could probably get by with Atlas Custom Line turnouts. [/quote] [#ditto] [2c] I would like to add, if you have an investment in brass steam locomotives you probably want to pay someone experienced to remotor and convert them to DCC (another question to post) or sell them and buy new locomotives. Micro engineering also makes good but expensive turnouts and track. I highly recommend you visit this site if you are going DCC. http://www.wiringfordcc.com/wirefordcc_toc.htm Good luck and [#welcome] back to model railroading!
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