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I have recently invested in an atlas master dcc system. I already have my layout wired in block section with insulated rail joiners and a common negative rail through out the entire layout . I have all 10 blocks wired on an separate atlas cab a cab b swithes including a yard and xy turntable switch and 2 dc power packs. My question is can I run the main line with dcc on cab a and the old dc power packs on cab b. I thought it might be useful to have the ability to isolate dc power packs in the switching yards while running dcc engines on the main lines. Or should I just pull out all the cab switches and just run the whole layout dcc. I didnt want to waste all those cab swithes plus I think I should keep the block sections in case I need to trouble shoot for shorts later on they will be easier to track down. What is the best way to wire this with all the equipment I have in order to provide maximum flexibility. I have about 30 engines and only one is DCC so far so it will be awhile before I get them set up
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