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first off[#welcome]. Plug and play means there is no decoder installed but there is a wiring harness with a dummy plug on it. a dummy plug just takes the place of a decoder for DC operation. all you have to do to install a decoder in a plug and play engine is pull off the dummy plug and put in a decoder. no soldering[swg]. Many decoders these days are whats called "dual mode" that means they will detect wether they are on DC or DCC and run on both. I dont know whats in the marklin though. on the curves- 22" radius is just about the minimum those steamers will take if they even make it around. i use 36" curves on my layout but I understand you might not have the room to do that. I would suggest using flex track instead of buying the sections. it takes a little more work at first but once you get the hang of it it looks and runs better and you can bend it any way you like to maximize your space. Code 100 track would be my choice, atlas makes good flex track and you can get good deals on track and roadbed in bulk on www.standardhobby.com I have a Digitrax Zephyr and am happy with it, it should run all DCC locos unless for some reason that marklin doesnt conform to NMRA standards. but it should. Broadway Limited Imports (BLI) makes a very impressive cab forward, along with several other articulated locos, some even have smoke if that interests you, the athearn challenger is a great engine, im a diesel guy myself but my friends have engines like yours. Good luck, check back if you have more questions, and have fun. [:D]
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