DCC - Electrical
RR-CirKits Users?
Hey all,
I'm curious if there are very many users of components from RR-CirKits? I don't find any support groups on Facebook or groups.io. I have used mainly Digitrax components in the past for detection, driving turnouts, and signals, but I am considering implementing some of the RR-CirKits components (I've already installed a couple of their WatchMan detection boards) and was wanting to find some support groups to bounce ideas off of.
Thanks,
Steve J.
Noblesville, In
A seriously expensive question……..
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Hello and happy weekend!
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