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A thing it seems several "old timers" overlook (on purpose?) is most (if not all) DCC systems will run non decoder equipped trains as well or better than a straight DC pack (pulsed DC). One can plug the dcc unit in place of a current "cab" and use it as a they would a dc pack. They can then still flip all their switches and run their new fangled DCC loco and/or their old locos at the same time too. They act like it's an either/or change, but it's not. Example: Replace cab 1 with DCC on a 2 cab system. You can run 1 dc loco plus 32 or more dcc locos on cab 1 plus 1 dc loco on cab 2 all at once. Sure you can wait for wireless (it is already here). But then you will say you are waiting for the new shrink ray that will let you drive them yourself. As to brand, wow, that's like what brand of beer tastes better. or is less filling. Ask your hobby shop what he/she has and buy that knowing you will most likely be able to get help. I use MRC prod for that reason only. PS, I'm 45, is that old fart enough? FRED
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