Got back from a railroader (see next post for pictures of his layout) that uses digitrax on his N gauge layout.
He said that a common ground and running also with DC may create problems.
The first thing I did, when I got home, was run a DCC engine while operating the yards with the DC throttle and all works well.
A nice mod:
The remotes need to have the 9 volt battery removed after each operating session. A big hassle but Bob cut a slit in the back of the remote and then slides a piece of plastic between one contact to break the connection.
Digitrax also doesn't recommend rechargeable 9 volt batteries because they only charge to about 7 volts. He used NIMH (nickle metal hydride) which charges to 9.6volts (I used NIMH batteries in my RC airplanes).
Location to get telephone connectors to make extension cords.
A booster (PTB100) is, sometimes, required when programming an engine.
Interface from you PC to digitrax.
Location to get kit connectors for decoders:
Just cut off for how many wires, needed.
Female end:
Male end.
