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Anonymous
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April 2003
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Posted by
Anonymous
on Wednesday, August 13, 2003 8:52 PM
I am retired, never had a layout until now, and am a beginner with electronics. I have a 4x12 layout in a bedroom. Went with Digitrax Empire Builder. Cost more than I had, but I now have 3 locos with Soundtraxx and I did it all myself. Just takes time and patience. and some $$
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Anonymous
Member since
April 2003
305,205 posts
Posted by
Anonymous
on Wednesday, August 13, 2003 8:52 PM
I am retired, never had a layout until now, and am a beginner with electronics. I have a 4x12 layout in a bedroom. Went with Digitrax Empire Builder. Cost more than I had, but I now have 3 locos with Soundtraxx and I did it all myself. Just takes time and patience. and some $$
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claycts
Member since
June 2003
From: AIKEN S.C. & Orange Park Fl.
2,047 posts
Posted by
claycts
on Wednesday, August 13, 2003 5:38 PM
I went Digitrax becuase of the computer interface. MRC is good since they give 5 years on the unit. The plans, if I ever fini***hem, is digitrax for 90% and prodigy for 10% of the layout. Wil use digitrax controls but will use the MR for other parts that do not tye into the interface.
Take Care George Pavlisko Driving Race cars and working on HO trains More fun than I can stand!!!
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claycts
Member since
June 2003
From: AIKEN S.C. & Orange Park Fl.
2,047 posts
Posted by
claycts
on Wednesday, August 13, 2003 5:38 PM
I went Digitrax becuase of the computer interface. MRC is good since they give 5 years on the unit. The plans, if I ever fini***hem, is digitrax for 90% and prodigy for 10% of the layout. Wil use digitrax controls but will use the MR for other parts that do not tye into the interface.
Take Care George Pavlisko Driving Race cars and working on HO trains More fun than I can stand!!!
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ronsmith
Member since
May 2001
From: US
39 posts
Posted by
ronsmith
on Wednesday, August 13, 2003 5:30 PM
Here again you must decide on what features (bell/whistles) you want your system to
do. Look at those listed above but also look at NCE and EasyDCC. Of all systems on
market EasyDCC is easiest to use.
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ronsmith
Member since
May 2001
From: US
39 posts
Posted by
ronsmith
on Wednesday, August 13, 2003 5:30 PM
Here again you must decide on what features (bell/whistles) you want your system to
do. Look at those listed above but also look at NCE and EasyDCC. Of all systems on
market EasyDCC is easiest to use.
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Anonymous
Member since
April 2003
305,205 posts
Posted by
Anonymous
on Wednesday, August 13, 2003 3:31 PM
Hi, we have had great debates in the past over who makes the best. I vote Prodogy System from MRC, but that's what I use. Only thing that i can add other than that is bring your checkbook or gold card. LOL but kinda serious too.
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Anonymous
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April 2003
305,205 posts
Posted by
Anonymous
on Wednesday, August 13, 2003 3:31 PM
Hi, we have had great debates in the past over who makes the best. I vote Prodogy System from MRC, but that's what I use. Only thing that i can add other than that is bring your checkbook or gold card. LOL but kinda serious too.
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claycts
Member since
June 2003
From: AIKEN S.C. & Orange Park Fl.
2,047 posts
Posted by
claycts
on Wednesday, August 13, 2003 12:34 AM
In the same boat. Bought a DIGITRAX CHIEF and a Prodogy System. Going to start testing as soon as I get some rails down.
Take Care George Pavlisko Driving Race cars and working on HO trains More fun than I can stand!!!
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claycts
Member since
June 2003
From: AIKEN S.C. & Orange Park Fl.
2,047 posts
Posted by
claycts
on Wednesday, August 13, 2003 12:34 AM
In the same boat. Bought a DIGITRAX CHIEF and a Prodogy System. Going to start testing as soon as I get some rails down.
Take Care George Pavlisko Driving Race cars and working on HO trains More fun than I can stand!!!
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Anonymous
Member since
April 2003
305,205 posts
DCC
Posted by
Anonymous
on Tuesday, August 12, 2003 8:43 PM
I am starting a new layout. I want to do it all hi-tech - DCC, CTC, Sound, Block Signal Activation, Switching. What is the recommended system to purchase based on your experience?
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Anonymous
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April 2003
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DCC
Posted by
Anonymous
on Tuesday, August 12, 2003 8:43 PM
I am starting a new layout. I want to do it all hi-tech - DCC, CTC, Sound, Block Signal Activation, Switching. What is the recommended system to purchase based on your experience?
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