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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 $$
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Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, August 13, 2003 8:52 PM
I am retired, never had a layout until now, and am a beginner with electronics. I have a 4x12 layout in a bedroom. Went with Digitrax Empire Builder. Cost more than I had, but I now have 3 locos with Soundtraxx and I did it all myself. Just takes time and patience. and some $$
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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