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For now I will stay DC. First off, I'm into N scale. I think that those of us in smaller scales will have far more trouble converting our old DC locomotives to DCC. Second, there are far more DC locomotives available new than there are DCC/decoder ready locomotives. I hate that the new Atlas Classic N scale locomotives are not decoder ready. I would guess that the HO and larger train guys will convert more rapidly than N scale. DC is cheaper and simpler if that is what you already have and understand. With DC I don't have to spend another dime to run my trains, its already paid for. I also don't have to use a lot of resources to learn the new system. How many decoders will I fry trying to learn this stuff? How many little engines will I slaughter trying to fit a decoder into? There is NO extra room in N scale locos, so MAJOR surgery is required. A friend of mine and president of our local club said that you need to be prepared for unforseen complications and expense. He's seen a few people who converted to DCC and almost pulled their hair out with frustration. I'm just not ready to open that can of worms right now. I also figure that now is not the best time to switch. As the technology improves it will become less expensive, less frustrating and DCC friendly locos will become more available. I can of think of PCs before and after Windows. I'm still waiting for the Windows equivalent in DCC. Why should I rush in? My DVD player cost about $350 a few years back. Now you can get a better DVD player for $100 - $150. The same is true with stereo equipment etc. Most of us will probably be assimilated as the technology becomes easier, cheaper and more available. As I mentioned earlier, if I want to go to my LHS to buy a new DCC/decoder ready loco, the choices are still slim pickin's. I know, RESISTANCE IS FUTILE. I imagine I too will be assimilated in the future. For me this just is not the time. There is a time for everything, it just ain't yet!
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