Is this engine DCC ready? 

BACHMANN Spectrum Diesel F40PH Eng Ph.II AMTRAK  Item #87003.

What decoder would it use if it is, one of Bachmann's ?

I ordered the Walthers but that Atlas will probably get purchased too!

I went with the Con-Cor's because of the small radius they can run and the fact I got 11 of them, 8 superliners and 3 baggage cars for $50 on EBAY.

Thanks for the good info on the break in procedure, wheel sets, and lighting kits. I need to order that engine now.

I found this on a google search and looks like a good deal. It has a MRC decoder installed already. This should work with my EZ Command DCC set right?

Amtrak #303 (Phase III) Powered w/DCC Decoder, Walthers Trainline

I am trying to decide which Amtrak engine to get between a Bachmann Spectrum, an Athearn P-40, or a Kato F40PH.  Needs to be DCC equipped or ready.  I bought a set of Con-Cor Amtrak cars for cheap and really want a strong and smooth engine to pull them.

I have the 3" straight in place and both the #6 crossovers in place, runs like a champ! Thanks for the help!

I am running a 18" curve oval inside a 22" oval and connected them with a #6 left crossover. I want to add a #6 right crossover but I am not sure if I need  1/3 or 1/2 sections to widen the 18" oval. I really don't want to buy the wrong track size.