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    Atlas Decoder Equipped locos available??

    I'm an Espee modeler and would liketo acquire a couple of Atlas Trainmasters and a VO 1000 with DCC in either tiger stripe or Black Widow. Need to know if these locos are available from any dealers yet in n scale? I ordered both from a dealer and he said they weren't "available" yet. Hope he...
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    DCC in LL SD7

    I have been advised by the man who is doing my DCC installs that he cannot make satisfactory installation in Lifelike SD7s because of their plastic frames. Anyone have any experience with these SD7s?
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    Layout Comments please

    My new layout design of transition era on SP --1950's My first layout in n-scale after 50 years in HO. Looks like it will work?? Just going to attempt reducing Tehachapai grade to max of 2.5 rather than 4%. Am planning mainline icing facility as well as either an oil field or mine and of...
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    OK, Peco has my vote--Now, Electro vs Insulfrog

    A friend of mine recently wrote to me as follows: "I like the Electro-Frog. Here's why - you build the layout with nothing but metal insulators, except for the two connections to the points of the turnout...Use switch contacts ... to insure good power transfer to the moving rails. If you...
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    Peco or . . . ?

    I used Peco electrofrog in HO with DC for several years because it was simple to install and was positive throw in either position. Now I am n-ga with DCC. I have heard + and - about Peco under these parameters. Sage advice?? Please. Jack Wilson