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[quote user="bobjr"] Hello.. I'm getting back into model RR with a small (12 X 2) shelve layout in nscale.. Want operation to be "real" simple (point to point and switching..  I want DCC (for multiple loco op's.. All turnouts will be thrown by hand.. Confused on tunouts (Peco Code 55 electrfrog).. Do I NEED TO CUT GAPS and use insulated rail joiners or just use insulated rail joiners.. HELP PLEASE [/quote] Are you planing on using some sort of frog juicer for your turnout or are you leaving the frog dead? This might help: <a href="http://www.wiringfordcc.com/switches_peco.htm">http://www.wiringfordcc.com/switches_peco.htm</a> You should still read the link in the previous post.  Using the information in both you should prove sucessful.  If you are still confused please feel free to ask more questions.  And [#welcome] to the forums Also do you have a multivolt meter with a continuity setting? It will help you check for shorts between the rails in case you make a mistake.  It will also help you determine if your connections between your rails and feeders are properly wired.
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