I did it. I got my first decoder installed this weekend and fired up the DCC system. A few minor bugs but it is now working. I missed the black wire on the decoder on an Athearn GP38 engine. I also missed wiring the bus wire to one of the modules.
Excellent!! Now, it would be interesting to learn of your impressions once you have had some time 'in the saddle' to form some. I hope you will feel as positive as I do.
-Crandell