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I have read what has been written here and am very interested in this forum's views as I'm in the final stages of deciding what DCC system I would like to purchase. <br /> <br />I've been to one of the local clubs and they use a Digitrax Super Empire Builder system which I was very impressed with. I'd also seen another system, a Lenz 100, operating and was equally impressed. <br /> <br />I'm debating the purchase of either the Digitrax Super Chief or the Lenz 100 system. Apart from the very strong warranty offered by Lenz, the main difference would appear to be that the Digitrax system does not have an NMRA conformance. What is meant by that? And how does it impact (if it does)? <br /> <br />Secondly, the Digitrax system does not allow software upgrades. How does this impact, as I had heard there were modules (signal systems) that could be added to this system which in effect appear to be upgrades as such. Is that true? <br /> <br />I have also heard on the grapevine that with the Lenz system you may have to stop the running of locomotives should you wi***o introduce another loco to the system while you program it. While with Digitrax, all that's required is a dedicated length of track with out interupting the trains running. Is that true? <br /> <br />Finally, although I have never used the DT400 throttle I'm greatly impressed by what I've read. How does that compare with the the throttle offered by Lenz, as I have used a throttle from the Lenz 01 set and was reasonably impressed? <br /> <br />As you can see I'm very close to purchasing, and at this point have a leaning toward Digitrax without really knowing too much about the software of each system. I would be very appreciative of this forum's views, <br /> <br />Regards, <br /> <br />Geoff Bell <br />Perth. W.A.
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