<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by nbrail: Could one operate a DCC decoder equipped engines on a non-DCC layout? J-Marc <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Yes, although there will be some performance issues, depending on the power source. Chessie ------------------ Harold Hodnett Fan of NS, CSX, and their predecessors! Coming soon: The North Carolina Railfan Web Site http://www.trainweb.org/ncrail/