I'm perplexed and have explored all angles and I can't figure it out. My locos have no zip. They run slow.

I have a Lenz LZV100 DCC system on a 7x11 point to point. I have no more than 30' of track. I bought a mulitmeter, and if I'm using it right, I get the same voltage across the layout (about 20). I even took the shell off a loco and measured the same voltage at the pick up wires. So, I'm satisfied my track is getting enough power. Track is clean, wheels are clean. This problem exists with all my motive power regardless of make, model or decoder.

Hello everyone, this is my first post to the forums.  I figured what way better than to share some drawings I found a few days ago while researching.  They are Union Pacific Engineering drawings of just about anything to do with trackwork, like roadbed, track design, turnouts, road crossings, switch stands, etc.  They are all PDF files, and just click on the title of the section to see them.  These were adopted in 1998 and were revised in 2004.  Hope somebody else can use them as well.

Good Morning, fellow modelers:

I'm always interested what model railroaders think about this or that.  Jeff Schultz and friends popped up
while on a search for another subject in Google, and it centered around the disconnects that are inherent
with a typical N-trak layout.  each module is a work unto itself, and most often looks like it. 

Hi Jack from Star, Idaho.  I have a question about the Bachmann Spectrum 80 ton Three Truck Shay.  I have read about a sound board from Soundtrax for the Shay.  Anyone know about these or what is the best sound decoder for this loco?  Another thing does the yellow capacitor 105 need to be removed with DCC?  I have read too many articals and I guess I'm a bit confused.  I need some advise on what to do and where to get the right product.