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First of all, [#welcome] mtb2005! I agree with knewsome about the Prodigy Advance throttle. I went with the PA system for that very reason, not to mention the number of desirable features for a reasonable price. I like the throttle, the 128 speed step capability, the four digit addressing capability, 20 (!) functions (even though you can only really use 12 of them, due to industry standards), the programming capability, the routing ability, fast time clock, etc. My biggest complaint with the unit is that it is advertised as a 3.5A unit, when in reality it comes as a 2.5A unit that will support a 3.5A power supply if purchased seperately. Almost all of the starter sets available are a good value, so my advice would be to decide what features you (a) need, (b) want or (c) don't want or need. Get the system that best meets your needs that is within your budget. If you know approximately how many trains (locomotives) you will be running, you can determine the current rating you will need. A general rule of thumb is .5A per locomotive for N scale, .75A per locomotive for HO. This can vary greatly depending upon the types of locomotives you are running (e.g. old Athearn HO units consume considerably more current than the newer ones). When you choose your DCC system, get one that has all the features you need, meets your current requirements and has the most of the features that you want for a price you can afford. (Did that make sense?) I hope all the info from this thread is helpful to you in making your decision. I know this forum was useful to me when I made my choice. Most of all, have fun.
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