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Fully DCC since 1998 and have NO regrets. [:D] Yes converting 75 locos took some time and expense. Took a lot of time too. It has also given me unparalelled realism and freedom of movement, that I never had with DC. I also have gained a lot of first hand knowlege that has given me the confidence to install decoders for others. This in itself has a value that you cannot put a price on and there is an added bonus. Folks pay me to install decoders for them now! This from a guy who has troubles replacing the batteries in the camera or programming the VCR! For those folks who think that DCC will be replaced in a few years by something else? Dont hold your breath![:(] GE's ASTRAC, Mann Made CTC, and even Dynatrol failed for one primary reason, There was NO industry wide support for any of those systems. DCC was concieved as FREE architecture for the entire industry, so everyone could produce compatable systems. Consumer history is full of "also rans" who died out, until an industry standard was either was selected or mandated, or the competition died out. 2 examples? Railroad track guage and home video recording equiptment.[:0]
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