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I've just plunked down $450 for a Lenz System, TTX power shield, power supply, xpa wireless phone adapter, etc. After doing much research and placing this order - I have to wonder is it really worth it. Mind you that includes 0 decoders. I have 3 Atlas DCC equiped locos to start me off - I have another 12 to 15 locos that will need chips - so lets add another $300 for decoders. So $750 is a lot of money - does the benefit outweigh the cost - I think that is a better question. To all the folks that feel the wiring is easier - do you solder ALL of your track sections to either another piece of track or a feeder wire - this can be very time consuming (especially when you have 0 solder experience) - and is not necessary (although it may be recommended) on a DC layout (DC is a lot less sensitive). Also did you wire in power districts - If I understand this properly - wouldn't you need a separate bus for each district - (this will result in a lot more than the two wires - that folks say make up a DCC system) On my old DC layout - i used Peco power routing turnouts - this negated the need for additional wiring and electircal switches - and I had no blocks on the mainline - no feeders etc.
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