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basic user-frielndly DCC - what should I buy?
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Hi all, <br /> <br />I have had a break of about 7 years from model railroading. When I was last involved, DCC was the big new thing. I played around with some Digitrax, but I found it very fiddly and troublesome to use. The throttles had the two little dials at the top and although I am an engineer and software developer by profession, I found this DCC to be so frustrating to use that I was put off it for life. <br /> <br />Well, now maybe I need to rethink - I am starting on a 25x19 layout. It is more of a "sparse" trackplan with lots of open scenery, couple of small yards. I have about 50 locos, maybe 20 on the layout at a time. I need to run MU lashups of 5 UP SD40-2's and similar trains. <br /> <br />Question is : what DCC system would you recommend as being EASY to operatre. I would like something with one dial on the throttle for speed and a toggle for direction. I would like it to be simple to call ujp addresses. <br /> <br />I don't know for sure, but I think something with fewer buttons would be preferable - I don't want to be gazing at the throttle trying to find the right button. <br /> <br />Also, cordless throttles might be nice, but not essential. <br /> <br />Many thanks to any of you that can advise. <br /> <br />Ryan, South Africa
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