Chevron_GATX
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I'm looking to build an all-new DCC HO system from the ground-up, eventually converting to 100% dead-rail. I've already chosen my rolling stock (initially, a bunch of RTR 31K tank cars). Now, I'm trying to decide on my locomotive power. These are the three DCC-with-sound locos I'm considering (in no particular order):
A. Walthers Proto EMD SD9
B. Fox Valley Models' Southern Pacific EMD GP60
C. Broadway Limited Imports' EMD SD7
My criteria, in order of importance, are as follows:
1. Power/runability/quiet operation.
2. Sound quality.
3. Detail.
Ease of adaptability to dead-rail conversion is also a factor (I'll use a second loco dummy for battery storage), though I assume most modern locos are adaptable. I'm willing to spend between $200-$300 on a single loco. My main problem is that I can't seem to find dummy locos for these models by their respective manufacturers. Any suggestions are most welcome!
A. Walthers Proto EMD SD9
B. Fox Valley Models' Southern Pacific EMD GP60
C. Broadway Limited Imports' EMD SD7
My criteria, in order of importance, are as follows:
1. Power/runability/quiet operation.
2. Sound quality.
3. Detail.
Ease of adaptability to dead-rail conversion is also a factor (I'll use a second loco dummy for battery storage), though I assume most modern locos are adaptable. I'm willing to spend between $200-$300 on a single loco. My main problem is that I can't seem to find dummy locos for these models by their respective manufacturers. Any suggestions are most welcome!