Hello to all! I'm in the process of constructing a Sodor Island layout with my grandson. I was thinking of going DCC (EZ Command), but after reading some posts here and on other forums re: (1) the need to "do it yourself" in modifying the locomotives (I hate soldering; I'm no good at it!); and (2) reported troubles with the shorter wheelbase locomotives performing properly, I'm not so sure about going that route (no pun intended.) Now, I'm thinking about going "old school," i.e., dividing the layout into several insulated (from each other) sections, with each section accessible to multiple operators, via an "A-B" or "A-B-C" type switch panel (one operator per section, at any given time.)
My questions: Is anybody on this forum using this kind of wiring system? If so, what brand of insulated rail joiners and A-B switch panels (or similar devices) are being used? I know that Atlas used to have all of this stuff; maybe they still do. I've been searching the Bachmann on-line store, but I can't seem to locate these items (I have found quite a few insulated rail joiner resources, but if Bachmann makes them, then I'd rather use Bachmann's.)
Thanks for any assistance!
oneancientone
My questions: Is anybody on this forum using this kind of wiring system? If so, what brand of insulated rail joiners and A-B switch panels (or similar devices) are being used? I know that Atlas used to have all of this stuff; maybe they still do. I've been searching the Bachmann on-line store, but I can't seem to locate these items (I have found quite a few insulated rail joiner resources, but if Bachmann makes them, then I'd rather use Bachmann's.)
Thanks for any assistance!
oneancientone