Need Help Starting Over

Charlesp34OGR Forum Member

Tore down layout and starting over. This is what I have purchased over the years and how I run my trains: TMCC/Conventional/PS2 via MTH Explorer/Legacy PowerMaster/MRC Pure Power Dual Transformer/Lionel 135 PH/Power Shield PSX-1 circuit protection. All this connected at different times during my layout upgrade and expansion. Now, I'm starting over. Where do I begin? How do I include all the above? Should I include all of the above? Your suggestions would be very helpful.

Layout size: 5 feet wide by 11 feet long, 30 inches high and access on 3 sides only

9/9/182:00 PM

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Charlesp34OGR Forum Member

Anyone have a suggestion?

10/12/1810:34 AM

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Richie C.OGR Forum Member SUPPORTING MEMBER

The link below should give you a starting point. Obviously, the DCS Explorer has certain limitations, whereas going to a full DCS system would allow you to integrate TMCC/Legacy operation.

You should also consider purchasing one of the DCS companion books which provides detailed explanations and diagrams on how to hook everything up.

https://ogrforum.com/...-vs-full-dcs-systems

10/12/1811:20 AM

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G3750OGR Forum Member SUPPORTING MEMBER

Before you start buying things and hooking them up, you need to answer a basic question:

What problem(s) are you trying to solve?

What are you trying to do or make happen?

George

10/12/1812:11 PM

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Charlesp34OGR Forum Member

I have not experienced nor trying to solve any problems just wondering how to integrate old with new technologies and maybe omitting some. Just looking for a starting point.

10/13/1811:57 AM

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