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I am associated with a small model railroad club that is considering upgrading to DCC. I also plan to build my own layout (home) using DCC. What are the best systems for price, quality and operation. A few of our members are leary about DCC and prefer block operation. We are looking for something reasonably affordable with good operational quaility. Most of us have a variety of locomotives, Kato, Atlas, Ahtearn (most of all) and Proto 2000 (2nd most). Is the Atlas DCC system a good one or is their a better one for a comparable price? Currently, the main club layout utilizes walk around wireless Block control (two cab control A & B, plus seperate blocking and power supply for the main yard. The layout consists of two (approx) 30 ft runs and two 14 foot runs forming an 'oval' (circular/rectangular) shape) with two main lines and several sidngs (currently not effectively blocked for the best operation). Are the DCC systems truely compatible with each other (ie a digitec locomotive run on the Atlas system, etc). Has the Atlas decoder problem of not fitting well in Athearn (and other diesels) been corrected? I'm sure their are many articles around on this subject and I would be willing to research and read them, but basic answers to the aforementioned questions would be greatly appreciated. thankyou
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