Thanks guys for all the good iformation. I think my solution will be to us a Backmann DCC controller and just use the #10 button when testing an anolog train. I only use one train at a time on the test track anyway.

I have a test track I use to run both DCC trains as well as DC trains. The switches are DCC with DCC turnout controllers. Can I run DC locomotives with this set up? I can switch out my controller to a DC one if necessary when testing an anolog train.

Thanks all. I'm going with #5's. You gave me good info.

I'm getting ready to build a new layout. About a 9' x 12'. I run DCC. Do I need to buy DCC switches or will regular DC switches work? Also I will have several sidings. Should the switches be at least #5's?

I get a lot of derailments at my EZ track switches, gray roadbed. Any help here?

Should go in fairly easy. Try turning it over.

Thanks everybody! all was helpful. I found the material list in the book you advised. It's too cold in my garage to run my layout (15 degrees), so I'm going to build this one in the hose to give me something to do until it warms up.

Thanks for the help. I'm thinking of using Peco code 100 track. Would that change the material list.

Can anybody tell me the material list for the "Time Saver" puzzle layout. Ho scale

Did Bachmann veer make a diesel locomotive with this road name? Possibly a Spectrum. If so, when?

I wonder how many of these I'll need to add to my track plan to be used as bus wires. My track plan is two 4' x 8' sections joined together by a 2' x 4' section ?

Does Bachmann make a longer red power wire or an extension for the short one?

The F8 button on my EZ command controls the engine noise on my locomotives. When my locomotive starts up the sounds are great, but as I increase the throttle, the engine noise increase almost to a siren pitch and never decreases until I reduce the speed and stop the locomotive. If I push the #8 button, all engine noise stops. Bell & horn still work fine. Is the #8 button suppose to control the engine noise, or is something else going on?  It's a new Bowser locomotive.

Anybody have experience weathering ez track? What are some ways to do it.

Is about 4oz the correct weight for a 40 ft box car? Many of my cars seem light.