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Just getting started at wiring up a new Digitax DCC system on a moderate (when complete) room size layout. I read with interest the question and answers about block detection and have seen some articles about isolating the layout into blocks to ease troubleshooting down the road. The one...

I’ve managed to build a couple HOn3 wheel sets from Kadee, and mount them on an old MDC platform car. I shortened the car by cutting about an inch and half from the middle, but did not narrow it. Needless to say, it does not look right. Does anyone have advice or websites that can give me a...

I received some good advice from Waltr and Bobh regarding Hon3 motive power, and now have a few more questions. I really like the shays listed on Shayfixer.com, and may purchase one from that shop. However, I’d like to run it in typical colors (black). Given this is a PFM brass loco; will I...

There seems to be a shortage of HOn3 motive stock available. I’ve found a few un-powered kits and only one ready to run. So, I have a few questions on the Blackstone K-27 (several versions). How does this model run, any problems? The flyer states DCC sound, but does that mean no control...

Well, looks like good timing. I’ve spent the last month clearing out the RR room, and studying books, websites (this one), and lurking on E-bay. The snow just started this AM and I’m ready to begin a small section of layout. I’ve got a small space between the main door and the “under the...

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Just joined the forum, so here come some questions. Sorry if you old hands have heard it all before, but.. 1) For HOn3 flex track/turnouts, what code is best? Larger 70 seem to be easier to find, but how does 55 rate as far as a newbie running trains on it? 2) Where on the Internet...

Hello, from the snowy Northwest. Just created an account and will introduce myself. My name is Steve and now looking to get into railroading again. I’ve built two small layouts in the past, they never quite jelled. These were built in the ‘80s, just when DCC was coming in. Things have...