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Converting to DCC?
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<P>I run a 8 amp Super Chief Set. It is a new purchase for the railroad waiting for the power supply to arrive from the factory.</P> <P>I strongly suggest the Zephyr or similar as a starter set it is less powerful than the Chief but does have a good reputation as a entry level. It takes time to read books, research DCC terms and other wonderful things before making the change.</P> <P>I have enjoyed some experience with a friend's Empire Builder and a DT400 throttle running trains and throwing switches for a time prior to my purchase. It is very expensive with one issue. No radio. I dont think I will ever get big enough for radio throttles but understand that the little extra for those who "Operate" with traffic in the passageways benefit greatly from radio.</P> <P>Analog will always have a place on my railroad, but DCC will give me the ability to assign helpers and having a guest run a train independantly in the future.</P> <P>I do have several analog engines that will get decoders and maybe sound as well. There has been alot of infomation in books, these forums and other people's experiences that has been very helpful. I prefer to purchase my equiptment DCC installed at the factory.</P> <P>Finally, the Chief will allow me to grow my railroad and probably be very useful for the next 10 years or more.</P> <P>My two cents.</P>
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