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To answer the question on your post - YES. From there I would spend a considerable amount of time doing some research on the topic of DCC and how it will best work for you. There are many choices and not one size fits all. Maybe you should invest in a decent DC throttle and go from there. You may find that straight DC is sufficient for your layout. DCC is more for complex operation and running of mulitple trains. If scenery is your thing as you stated, DC would be best for now. <br /> <br />As for the cost of DCC. I've spent $260 on a Digitrax Super Empire Builder, and approximately $25 per decoder (I currently have 15 engines wired for DCC). From there, there is the cost for a power supply, another $40, and the various rolls of wire for wiring the whole thing. There are less expensive system and more expensive systems (as you add options to them, eg, wireless, multiple cabs, etc.). I would guess my system tends to be in the middle price range.
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