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Dirk - <br /> <br />For locomotive makers, the best now are: <br /> <br />Atlas Master series, Athearn Genesis, Kato, Life-like Photo 2000 (P2K), and Stewart Hobbies - more or less in that order (IMHO - others may rank them in a different order). These have the best detail and drives. <br /> <br />On a lower quality scale is Atlas Classic, Photo 1000 (P1K) and "blue box" Athearn. Walthers is "hit or miss" - see forum comments about individual locos. <br /> <br />Can't say about Intermountain, as I don't have any, but some folk seem to like them. I would avoid the rest! <br /> <br />Rolling stock: Kadee, Athearn Genesis, Atlas and P2K lead the pack in detail. Then theirs always good ol' blue box Athearn - less detail, but several models I have are very good phototypes for the price. <br /> <br />DCC: Check out DIGITRAX - especially their new Zephyr! Mine is on order! Also see (and "test drive") systems at local clubs. <br /> <br />Internet MRR forums: check out the Atlas forum and "the Gauge" for the two best, IMHO. THIS forum ranks about fourth or fifth.... <br /> <br />Hope this helps! Welcome back to the hobby! <br /> <br />- George <br /> <br />
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