https://blog.model-train-help.com/2010/03/trains-and-train-supplies-for-sale.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=trains-and-train-supplies-for-sale Model railroads and model trains Thu, 22 Nov 2012 06:39:39 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://blog.model-train-help.com/2010/03/trains-and-train-supplies-for-sale.html#comment-737 Thu, 18 Mar 2010 02:07:06 +0000 http://68.171.208.138/~blogmode/2010/03/trains-and-train-supplies-for-sale-atlas-bachman-athearn-walters-and-others.html#comment-737 When buying Bachmann, stick with the Spectrum line.

]]> https://blog.model-train-help.com/2010/03/trains-and-train-supplies-for-sale.html#comment-733 Sat, 13 Mar 2010 22:38:22 +0000 http://68.171.208.138/~blogmode/2010/03/trains-and-train-supplies-for-sale-atlas-bachman-athearn-walters-and-others.html#comment-733 In my opinion, all the brands you list are quality brands with quality merchandise. It seems to hold true in model railroading as much as elsewhere, YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR. The lesser priced (unless on special sale) are generally lesser quality. That doesn’t mean that they won’t work.
The only thing that has to stay “same brand” is the DCC setup. Digitrax doesn’t mix with NCE or Prodigy, for instance. Most of the major DCC decoder manufacturers stick to the NMRA standards so most decoders will work with any of the DCC systems. In DC, the power pack can be from any of the manufacturers.
When choosing DCC decoders, look for the model that features the functions you want. Some provide motor control, lights, sound, etc.
Hope this helps.

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