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RE: Why do you want to turn the tracks off?? Even though it is true that the locos won't move, I have noticed that my sountraxx decoder gets warm just sitting there. I want to be able to turn it off completely when not in use. I also don't like the idea of subjecting all of my stored trains (and their decoders) to power surges from turning the system on and off and from system shutdowns due to shorts....The decoders still are powered when they sit, even if they are not actively running trains. <br /> <br />Yes, BLI locos will continue to make hissing and blowdown noises when parked and not selected by the controller. This can be a cool atmospheric effect or it can drive you crazy, depending on the moment. I have had some difficulty getting BLI stuff to shut down effectively in DCC mode. I find it easier to mute (F8) and then kill the siding if I am not using the loco....
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