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    HO Unitrack #4 switches for On30 DCC

    I found out from calling Kato and asking around that all I need to do is install Kato Insulated Unijoiners on both rails that exit the "V" or crotch of a #4 turnout and run power leads to the tracks that connect (i.e. run between) any such outfitted turnouts. TC
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    HO Unitrack #4 switches for On30 DCC

    Yes thanks, the 2840 and 2841 have selectable modes as do 2860 and 2861. However, the 284X series are 19.25" radius and manual (you can add power), and the 286X are 34.125" radius (powered). I like/prefer the 21-5/8" radius of the 285X. If only..........
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    HO Unitrack #4 switches for On30 DCC

    I plan to use Kato Unitrack #4 switches (P/N 2850 and 2851) with my On30 DCC based layout, but those particular switches operate only in Power Routing mode. Power Routing is a benefit to analog users, but I'd prefer all routes powered with DCC. Have any of you converted such switches to be...
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    DCC and TMCC conflict

    Will TMCC and DCC peacefully coexist in the same room? I run part of my layout with TMCC which includes a Command Base, TPC400's and a CAB1 wireless controller. That set up allows me to run TMCC engines in Command and older engines in conventional mode (ergo the TPC400's). I want to add a...
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    Which DCC system to use with an On30 Climax and BLI 2-8-0

    Which DCC system would you recommend for an On30 operator running a Broadway Limited C-16 2-8-0 and a Bachmann Climax that has a SoundTraxx DSD-B2TCLC sound and control board installed in it? I have the BLI 2-8-0 and am presently running it in conventional DC mode with a MRC Tech4 200...
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    Which DCC system to use with an On30 Climax and BLI 2-8-0

    Which DCC system would you recommend for an On30 operator (me) running a Broadway Limited C-16 2-8-0 and a Bachmann Climax that has a SoundTraxx DSD-B2TCLC sound and control board installed in it? I have the BLI 2-8-0 and am presently running it in conventional DC mode with a MRC Tech4 200...
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