Be aware that there is a newer version of the MRC #1644 decoder. It's a 1644-2. It has now been made smaller to better fit Kato locos. It is...
Sierra 117, Happy to hear you got your Power Cab, and at a very good price. I hope that they send the manual along with it. If not, you can...
I would rule out MRC, especially the Express, and stick with the industry leaders Digitrax and NCE. You will be much happier in the long run with...
Charlie, Version 3.2 at $50 is a good deal. However, if you are seriously back in the hobby for the long run you will be much happier with the...
Easy DCC is a fine, high quality system. It's dual controls are nice if you're running trains from the fixed location command station. They also...
This was a nice little system in its day but has been rendered obsolete by many new entry level systems. I still have one but haven't used it for...
For your requirements the PA2 should work just fine. It's well made, easy to use and economical. Micro-Mark has them for about $210. Of course...
Just in case some are not aware of the MRC loco recall stack, all of their systems (Express, Advance2 and Wireless) have a 25 loco recall stack as...
You cannot run DC locos on the Power Cab. Don't know about the rest of your questions. Jerry
A good idea but I couldn't get it to work. The lead loco in the first consist still worked in the second consist (using the second consist number)...
Here is a little more info regarding MRC consisting: Consisting with sound is better than I thought. With MRC you have to run the consist from...
You may want to consider the Digitrax Super Chief instead of the Empire Builder. The Empire Builder doesn't allow read-back of values programmed...
Happywrench: Making a DCC system choice can be difficult because when we start out we often don't know what our ultimate requirements are going...
PRRFAN: I also have an Atlas SD35 with a factory equipped decoder. This is a 4-function dual mode decoder. You can download the decoder manual...
Just a point of clarification. When you add the Smart Booster to the Power Cab it increases to a 3 amp system not 5 amps. The original 2 amps and...
The Lionel Strang book would be a good source plus the following websites contain a lot of helpful info: http://www.tonystrains.com/...
I would rule out the Atlas Commander as it is more limited than the other three. I have a Commander and now use it as a 2nd throttle with my Lenz...
I've always been a fan of both Santa Fe and Rio Grande so I decided to model both running out of Pueblo, CO around 1970. I have Santa Fe running...
Does anyone know if Santa Fe leased any locomotives during the 1965 to 1975 era? Jerry
