I plan to install DCC to my almost-completed, 200 sq. ft. HO layout. Layout has long tunnel runs on perimeter. Will infra-red (IR) throttle system (e.g., Digitrax DT-402) function properly to the hidden track under the tunnel scenery (lots of plaster cloth, joint compound, rocks, trees, etc.)? I understand line-of-sight need for such IR system.

   Hi all, Anyone know the re-charge time required for the common keep alive type products? In a case where a sound equipped engine runs along a yard ladder using a bit of the cap power at each dead frog would the cap be able to re-charge between each turnout to keep doing it's job?  I'm trying to figure out how much dead rail time a cap equipped engine can tolerate compared to it's live rail time. I'd like to eliminate frog wiring and just use switch stands and ground throws on my new layout......DaveB

Having done research on handlaid turnouts, I think I'll go with the Proto87 kits that are available. They seem interesting, and would give me something to do for a while. But, upon looking at their other products, the proto wheel sets caught my eye. They sure look good, but I'm not sure if it's worth it to have every piece of rolling stock having proto87 features. (Especially finding larger wheels for GG1's) Plus, I like the Athearn rotating bearing trucks enough to have them on all my cars with bearings.

For some reason Peco has yet to post any tecnnical information on the website concerning the #SLU8363 Code 83 Unifrog #6 Double Slip. Information on vendor sites is just the marketing blub.
As this is based their #6 crossover and is listed as a #6 "switch" does that mean the angle is  9.5 degrees and the effective radius is 43 inches (as in their SL-8362 turnout)?
Anyone have any experience with this? or any of their other double slip turnouts?

Thanks