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Wadda ya mean I'm old ? Just because I remember gasoline at 9 cents a gallon and those big coal burning steamers.
Ray Breyer
Modeling the NKP's Peoria Division, circa 1943
Chip
Building the Rock Ridge Railroad with the slowest construction crew west of the Pecos.
QUOTE: Originally posted by 4884bigboy I was thinking about going with the MRC Prodigey Advance. But after looking at it, it doesn't look like a very good system for a DCC newbie like me. When I saw the Zephyr, I was sold. And can you beat the price? $150.00 for a quality system like that, not bad at all. As for the 2.5 Amps of power, you could always hook up a DC power pack to the Zephyr. I'm planning on hooking up my MRC Tech 4 220 to it. Does this increase the power, or does it just add another throttle?
Modeling the Reading Railroad in the 1950's
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QUOTE: Originally posted by LDB Enterprises I have decided to go with the Digitrax DCC for my 4' X 8' N scal layout. I have read most of the DCC topics here on the forum, as well as Loy's Tooys,and have had several conversations with my LHS. I am stuck on which system to go with. Is it wiser to go with the Zepher now and expand; or bite the bullet and go with the Super Chief and be done? I do not plan (at least now) to run more than 3 or 4 trains at any given time, but I like the fact that the Super Chief can report switch position. I intend in time to install stationary decoders on my switches. I understand that the Zepher will do what I need it to do now, and can be expanded in the future, but I think I will probably be money ahead in the long run just buying the Super Chief now. Any input will be appreciated .. Thanks, Len
Modeling the B&M Railroad during the transition era in Lowell, MA
Modeling BNSF and Milwaukee Road in SW Wisconsin
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