QUOTE: Originally posted by jcmark611
QUOTE: 1) I am going DCC all the way to start so, can any controller run any DCC locomotive or does the controller have to be spefic to the maker? (If so I am NOT going DCC)
QUOTE: 2) I would like the layout to be fairly close to my shoulder level but, I am 6'1" and I realize many people are not that tall so, how tall should a layout be?
QUOTE: 3) I plan to use L-Brackets, Plywood and Foamboard for the base of my railroad so which comes first... laying track or planning the rivers and building the bridges? Seems like with foamboard you could lay the track then come back and and cut the foam out and put the bridge in your new river basin.
QUOTE: 4) Are there any easy to install signal systems that model ABS or Directional Running signals? I don't want to put in any switch motors except for those I cannot reach but, I would like signals in case I have a few engineers over plus I like to watch them work.
QUOTE: This is going to be a very basic and somewhat cheap layout but,