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I am building a small model railway layout, about 12 inches wide x 12 foot long with another 6 foot of fiddle yard/storage sidings. It is modern image, with at most three locomotives being used at once, two parked one operational. Maybe a double header occasionally. Fancy Gaugemaster Prodigy, but maybe a bit too expensive for such a small layout. Want to have sound eventually, so number of functions important.

2007-08-22 23:08:39 · 5 answers · asked by Joe N 1 in Games & Recreation Hobbies & Crafts

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In N.Ireland I got to run a layout using the new Hornby DCC. It was awsome! You can get a set with one and a loco for 175 pounds.

Alex

2007-08-24 08:02:14 · answer #1 · answered by 1 2 · 0 0

I went with the MRC (Model Rectifier Corporation) Prodigy Express DCC:
2 or 4 digit addressing
Easy programming (on the main or programming track)
14-28/128 speed steps
Consisting (double-header)
16 accessory functions (handles multi-function sound systems)

I have a N-scale layout on a 24 inch shelf that runs all 4 walls of my 10'x12' bedroom, I run 2 trains at a time on the mainline, 2 trains on the commuter line, two switchers in my yard, and another switcher on a distant industry yard. The 10 mainline locos all have sound decoders aboard.

It only cost me $170, installation was SIMPLE, and I LOVE running with it. I MAY be adding on an additional power-block.

GOOD LUCK !!

2007-08-23 02:06:44 · answer #2 · answered by mariner31 7 · 1 0

The Bachmann starter system may be good enough for your needs, otherwise wait for Bachmann's Dynamis to come out - it's due soon, is relatively cheap and will be to quite a high specification.

2007-08-22 23:23:12 · answer #3 · answered by Avondrow 7 · 0 0

I used this good ebook http://www.goobypls.com/r/rd.asp?gid=416 to learn how to plan and build my first model railroad. check it out.
I hope it helps

2014-08-07 17:06:32 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

huh?

2007-08-22 23:14:59 · answer #5 · answered by Rontox 3 · 0 1

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