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[quote user="rpbns"] I might have an easier chance if I keep it .....system brand with system decoder.   Thanks Rob [/quote] Rob, this is not necessary at all.  And While you may find drop in decoders for some of the DCC-ready locos you buy, I am with the other poster(s) who recommend you also become familiar with hard wiring a decoder in.  Lke most hobbiests I use both kinds/installations. Understanding the basics (that develop from this modestly difficult skill) will help with your understanding of many issues that may crop up in building and using a layout.  You also expand the number of decoders you can utiilize when you know how to hard wire them in, and it is handy to know if you have to troubleshoot a loco and try other decoders etc. to isolate a problem.
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