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I am Travis Farmer, from Maine, USA. 36 years old. I found this forum from the DCC++ project page. I don't have a layout yet due to money constraints, but in finding DCC++, it has renewed my interest in model trains. I have been around here for a couple days, hanging out in the DCC++ forum before I discovered the New Member Introductions forum.

Currently, I have a Athearn GP38-2 DC loco (HO), and I found a site describing in detail how to convert it to DCC, and it won't be too expensive. I also have some old tarnished brass atlas track that I doubt I will be using for DCC.

I enjoy the thought of setting up a layout as I can use it to broaden my electronics hobby, especially in using the DCC++ system. I have browsed eBay for HO track, and sadly all I have found is more brass track within my price range. but with my renewed interest, I am sure I will be able to save some money so I can eventually buy some decent track.

My electronics hobby has developed in the past several years with the discovery of the Arduino microcontroller. My main project was a fairly elaborate security alarm system that I was building purely for the educational points I ran into whenever I wanted to add a feature. but I am now thinking of changing direction and developing an Arduino based layout system. could be interesting.

but anyway, that's a brief summery of me and how I arrived here.

~Travis

 

Welcome to the Trainboard Travis. That should be a fun venture for sure. I'm into DCC but haven't read into DCC++ as yet still getting used to all that goes along with DCC. I hope that you enjoy your stay here.

 

thanks all for the warm welcomes. I look forward to browsing the various forums here.

~Travis

 

Hi Travis, welcome. Glad you chose to come on board. I'm sure you'll receive lots of information from conversations.

 

thank you all. I have enjoyed reading the posts and learning quite a bit.

~Travis

 

Welcome aboard, Travis. We look forward to your future progress.