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Hi, I have a few questions about track, DCC, turnouts, and the like. Ive read some articles on the web, but it still isnt very clear to me how power routing turnouts work... I'm building a 3' X6' N scale layout. Some of you who read model railroader will recognize it as the Carolina Central, built by Marty Mcguirk in the December 1996 issue of MR. I made a few minor changes to the track plan to suit my taste, such as adding the roundhouse and turntable. My track plan, drawn in AutoCad 2K2 can be seen here: [url]http://community.webshots.com/scripts/editPhotos.fcgi?action=showMyPhoto&albumID=304995743&photoID=305001825&security=dZxLNE[/url] I'm to the point in consturction where my foam scenery has been built, and I have formed the elevations and depressions with paper mache hard shell. I need to stary laying track. Ive decided on Atlas code 55 flex track and turnouts. These turnouts are DCC friendly, right? Secondly, Ive been looking at the Atlas Duo-Pack DCC system, since it says it can control 99 locos and 99 accessories, has a built in power supply, and the price isnt too terrible. Would I be able to use the accessory addresses to control tortise slow motion switch machines? Finally, I belive the atlas turnouts are power routing. Does this mean I would still need gaps in my rails anywhere? Sorry for all the N00b questions. I've never been very good at electronics, which is why the Atlas all in one type system appeals to me. I appreciate any help anyone provides me!
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