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They built a Metrolink train depot across the parking lot from our club's building. We are very sure our ancient building will soon be upgraded or destroyed for new construction. Thus the 1978 era DC transistor throttle walkaround controls may find a new home. Many think that is the best way to go. None of them pulled the wire and installed the controls and relays. Few of them can maintain the DC system. We are still using the temporary 2 bus set up that we installed to get going. We always seem to search for the last switch to get a stalled locomotive moving. DCC seems more complex to the members who do not repair our current birds nest. DCC seems to require the re-equipping of all their locomotives at the same time so they can run on the new layout. The unknowns are just too scary to contemplate! <br /> <br />I am going to convert to DCC with the capability of running DC if I must. This 72 year old modeler is not going to spend more hours under the track bed routing wire while the "not-so-dumb" innocents run trains. If you start from the zero dollar and look at the costs for a new layout, DCC wins; it will cost less for the club and the members to run trains! It is the new technology. Look to the future for the fulfillmernt of your dreams; remember the frustrations of the past and get away from them. <br />Lindsay
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