Pards,
I am starting my first HO layout. I have a Spectrum DCC ready Steam Engine and a set of passenger cars. I am going in the short term to run a small oval track about 24" diameter curves with 6' straights connecting them. I am going to run DCC with a Zephyr control, as I will not be running more that two trains at any time even with my large setup. While working on a bigger permanent track with town, I want to just run the above size oval with Atlas True-track so the Grandkids and I can just watch the trains run. My question is for you more knowledgeable pard's that run DCC. With the above size oval and running only 1 train at a time on the True-track, would I need to connect more than 1 terminal section for attachment of the Zephyr controls and power pack that would supply enough power for the whole oval, or would I need to make additional connections around the track to make sure there is enough power to supply the engine and cars all the way around. If I would need more than 1, how many?. I would also appreciate any additional ideas or opinions any of you may have. Many thanks.
Gene
I am starting my first HO layout. I have a Spectrum DCC ready Steam Engine and a set of passenger cars. I am going in the short term to run a small oval track about 24" diameter curves with 6' straights connecting them. I am going to run DCC with a Zephyr control, as I will not be running more that two trains at any time even with my large setup. While working on a bigger permanent track with town, I want to just run the above size oval with Atlas True-track so the Grandkids and I can just watch the trains run. My question is for you more knowledgeable pard's that run DCC. With the above size oval and running only 1 train at a time on the True-track, would I need to connect more than 1 terminal section for attachment of the Zephyr controls and power pack that would supply enough power for the whole oval, or would I need to make additional connections around the track to make sure there is enough power to supply the engine and cars all the way around. If I would need more than 1, how many?. I would also appreciate any additional ideas or opinions any of you may have. Many thanks.
Gene
