i'm looking for opinions on soldering rail joints. at first glance it seems like a good idea for stability and permanence.

         thanks for the help

has anyone used the mrc 1025 sound system with the bachmann e-z command controller? the function buttons on the mrc don't do anything but the function keys on the controller do produce the sounds. also i can't get to steam mode. i'm thinking the mrc unit is a rip-off.

i'm looking at the mrc1025 synchro sound system. check i out.

how do you take apart the dcc equipped gp40 diesel to install sound?   thanks

anyone use the mrc auto reverser ad520 with the e-z dcc contoller? are there any pitfalls to consider?  thanks

will any of the switcher locos run well on 15" radius? thanks

jerry      thanks for the response. i'm all set now

does the above named module require anything else to perform its function. i.e. power booster or some additional power source. i'm aware of the insulated track requirement but nothing else.  thanks

thanks acy, i have the bachmann ez command dcc controller. my concern is that i'll need an additional power source for the reverse loop. how does the loop get powered? bachmann calls for special insulated track to work the loop and i'm guessing the loop module collects power from the powered rail that precedes the insulated rail. but i've read somewhere that such a loop requires 2 amp power which seems to indicate a need for some sort of booster since the dcc controller is a 1 amp system.

is the bachmann auto reverse module #44912 all that is required or is there a need for an additional power supply for the isolated loop section to accomplish the reversal?    thanks

how much of a  run should i provide to reach a 3" grade rise?

i should add that this is a dcc controller

what power pack do i use for switch machine control. i'm using the ez-command controler so all i need is ac power to the switches. i will also be installing an auto-reverse loop in the near future so a multi-purpose power source would be ideal.   thanks

robbob thanks for the response. tightened the screw as much as i dare for fear of cracking the plastic. gave the bar a slight bend (1/8) inch and it seems to hook up pretty good. i'll know better  when  my track arrives in the mail.

   just received my first locomotive and have a dilemma. how to hook them together. there is a hookup post in the tender and a hookup on the engine which looks like it needs to be bent to receive the tender post.am i right on this? this is the bacchmann northern 4-8-4 #3783.   thanks