I am new to this forum and returning to N scale after 20 years. Back then I bought about $500 in locos. A few were DCC ready, but none had the DCC modules that are now standard in locos.
I am starting a new layout, benchwork will be in a U format, operator will stand in one spot as trains wrap around. For now I am planning to wire it in traditional cab control, two cabs.
What do you think? Should I get modern and do DCC?
Johnny
Three possible forums. Take time to look through all the forums at Trains.com, not just the first forum you see.
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Rich
If you ever fall over in public, pick yourself up and say “sorry it’s been a while since I inhabited a body.” And just walk away.
I switched to DCC about 10 years ago and would never go back. The only catch is at 71, installing n-scale decoders is very difficult. So if that's an issue, you can use services like Lin's Junction to install them for you. Or buy DCC installed models. Unfortunately $500 won't buy very many now-a-days. - Bill
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