I was wondering if anyone knows how to activate MTH operating cars via DCS (if there is a way), as I do not have any Lionel control components. Do the MTH signalman cabooses, dump cars, and operating reefers only activate by the accessory rails in between the tracks? I am using Atlas O 3-rail, so I am assuming I would just need to install more accessory rails at the location of where I want these items activated. I am solely operating in DCS Fixed Output mode.
I am considering using scrap track and removing the black center rail to create my own longer accessory rails, so I can expand the location of where I want the cars to activate. Has anyone done this and is it successful? I am building a new layout and now is the time to figure this out
Thanks in advance ,
Eric