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Peco track, especially the new Code 83 track is excellent, as is Shinohara. However, with Shinohara you cannot have insulated frogs, while Peco offers both insulated and non-insluated frogs. Micro-Engineering track looks fantastic, BUT, and this is a BIG BUT, their method of attaching the points to the throw rod is really poor and readily breaks with any regular use. I had 27 of their turnouts on my layout and had to change them for Shinohara - BIG EXPENSE!. If you do want to use Micro-Engineering, I would suggest you add a screw and lock nut to each so that they don't break apart. <br />As for train control, I studied all of the various types when they started to come on the market and the best at that time was C.V.P.'s "RAILCOMMAND". I started with that system and have NEVER regreted this decision for one instant. In my opinion, it is FAR superior to any of the DCC systems presently on the market and the customer service and assistance that the company affords it's customers is FANTASTIC!!! Our entire group of 7 members in this area (Madawaska, Maine) all have the same system. If you reallly want DCC, take a very SERIOUS look as "Easy DCC" by C.V.P., I can guarantee you won't regret this. No, I do not have any shares in CVP, I'm just a VERY satisfied user! <br /> Norman
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