I'm getting more than a little nervous about DCC after reading some threads!. Is the tech. that is new or is it the lack of experience with it? NOT knowing much on this subject of course,is it just average hickups that are rectified easily with each other's help? I hope so .Oh well, time to get back to my studies on DCC. Thanks all, just wondering. Cheers
Joseph: I have been here a couple of months and I still don't have track piece one or the leg to my first benchwork. It will happen, but I'm right with you, studying is the best course so when you do make the leap you don't land in... well you know what I mean. I have found DCC a fascinating subject. Since my eventual plan is a sophisticated one, I will probably buy an expandable/upgradable system when the moment arrives. This forum has been invaluable so far in learning. Everyone shares their experiences unselfishly.
Hello Joseph, JonP said it very well, also remember, you never hear from the people who have DCC and don't have problems! Thanks and good luck, Chuck - Sagelake
Chuck: You hear about DCC from me all the time and I've been using it for almost 7 years. Stay cool and run steam....
Joseph: What "tech" are you talking about. DCC is very easy to use and understand. When you have a DCC system in front of you, it's much easier to setup and run, then reading about it in typed print. Stay cool and run steam.....
JonP, yes it is fasinating and I enjoy the studying of it, great stuff! I haven't layed track yet but pretty much have a plan as in my album.I have to tweek some for a yard/staging area, one day at a time.I also, find everyone unselfish and eager to help. A GREAT bunch of folks. Hey Chuck, very true, like do something good and no one knows, do bad and everyone knows. Bob. I forgot how to spell " technoligy". Just the mechanics or system, but you see, that's how little I know. I am 99,999999 percent sold. Back to my studies and laying track bed. Cheers all.
It's so much easier to work with DCC, than to read about it "cold". Hands on is a quicker learning process. Stay cool and run steam......
When I am ready to buy, May I ask the advice of you knowledgable folks? I will be doing some window shopping this week,for starters anyway and I will ask a lot of questions.I found 2 store owners and their staff that i feel very comfortable with for now.I won't buy yet though. ( hope I can slow the urg ) hehe. Cheers
Joseph: You'll get better pricing if you buy your system from a reputable e-tailer of DCC systems. Stay cool and run steam.....
Get it right the first time! I just wanted to stick my nose in on this DCC thing. I got bit by the nasty DCC bug, BUT it was my own fault! I went and bought the cheapest system out there and I got what I paid for. Basically a pile of $&%^ ! But I then went and jumped in and got the Prodigy Advanced. I will tell you I’m vary happy with it. I think to many people hear all the good things that DCC has to offer and they think it will come in a cheap package, or all the bells and whistles in the cheaper version. Just so you know, I run the Prodigy Advanced with a power station 8 booster and 4 hand held units to run my G scale DAV&P . I’m vary happy with its performance. I can make my big G scale steam locals just crawl down the line or I can fly along at grate rate. I have also found that with the 128 speed step option, switching in the yard or on the main is really awesome! With the 128 speed step I found I have as much control over my big G scale locos as I do my SUV ( 4x4 Truck ). In short, get the best system you can right off the bat. This way you will not be disappointed in its performance.
I'm jumping in late on this thread, I only ead some opening statements, but I just have to say that I spent about two years studying DCC before getting a system. Now that I have one I think alot of the arguements about this or that system are about as helpful as a Ford Vs chevy arguement. The main thing is to go DCC. I was at my buddies house the other day and he ran his trains onto a reverse loop and then back the opposite direction. It was all automated with a reverse loop circuit. He never touched a switch. Very slick. DCC is just the way it's all going to be going, and it is going already. At some point there won't be any reason not to include DCC in toy train starter sets. It's a lot like when VCR's cost an arm and a leg and now they're less than a hundred bucks. So keep studying and good luck.
WARNING Once you've used DCC with a sound loco (literally with the bells and whistles) ... ... there is just no going back mg:
