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new DCC system
Posted by bobwrght on Saturday, March 17, 2012 8:39 PM

What do you like best? I am thinking of getting one. Small layout 15 ft x 15 ft. Probably won't do much programing or running many trains at once.

Bachmann Dynamis, Diditrax Zepher, or Nce power cab ???

Bob

 

 

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Posted by tstage on Saturday, March 17, 2012 8:54 PM

Bob,

With that said, of the three - I'd pick either the Zephyr (Xtra) or the Power Cab.  They both have a much better upgrade path than the Dynamis.

I've had my Power Cab since '06 and enjoy it very much.

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Posted by jeffrey-wimberly on Saturday, March 17, 2012 9:00 PM

I have the Digitrax Zephyr as my primary system and my old Bachmann EZ-Command as a beckup system. Of the two I strongly prefer the Zephyr.

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Posted by galaxy on Saturday, March 17, 2012 9:25 PM

I have the Bachmann EZ Command system.

When I upgrade, I will upgrade to the Digitrax Zephyr Xtra.

It is available here from a reputable dealer at about the best price in town:

http://www.modeltrainstuff.com/Digitrax-ZEPHYR-XTRA-Complete-DCC-Starter-System-w-p/dig-zepx.htm

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Posted by UncBob on Saturday, March 17, 2012 9:40 PM

After reading reviews on the web I went with the Power Cab

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Posted by rrinker on Saturday, March 17, 2012 9:46 PM

 AFter reading reviews I went Digitrax Smile, Wink & Grin

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Posted by cowman on Saturday, March 17, 2012 10:08 PM

Do you have a reputable dealer in your area?  If so, the product he sells may be your best option, as service and upgrades would be more readily available. 

Just a thought.

Richard

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