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[quote]QUOTE: Originally posted by Explorer154 I am a Newcomer to model railroading. I was wondering if I can have some adivce and so -- thanks in advance. I am interested in the HO scale (don't have room for the O scale) and I want DCS control. I narrowed my seach down to marklin DCS stater sets (such as the 29571) or the MTH DCS system. I want a system that I can grow into. I know the Mth, I believe, as a wireless controller. I would value your advice, Thanks - Explorer154[:)] [/quote] DCS has its great points and its not so great points. I use DCS for my # 1 scale since it is made for it, and it is far better than anything else on the market including the new Soundtraxx Tsunami's, which I have three of. The DCS control and sound is the best in the industry for # 1 scale, but I not heard any of the HO, correction, the only HO engine that will run on DCS. DCS according to my knowledge is not compatible at this point to DCC wiring. My DCS will not recognize an engine if it is not turned the right direction on the track.. The remote will search for it and come back with "Engine not on Track"" , unless you change the polarity on the track. This is one of the worst of the DCS requirements, but would be impossible to overcome with a large layout in my opinion. . The sound on the other hand is unbelievable and the whistle and exhaust is correct and right on for the particular engines. I have to admit that the #1 scale has a speaker that is almost 4 inches in diameter and that helps too. I use Digitrax for my HO and would recommend that for any HO engine, but you should at least hear some others and decide what you want for your use.
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