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 If none of your locos are DCC, you need to install decoders. If they are "DCC-ready", this could mean, that you just have to plug in a decoder, set the address to what you want it to be, and there you go. It could also mean, that you have to insulate the motor from the frame. If they are plain ol´ DC only, you may have to "hard wire" them, which can certainly be a hassle. There are, however, a number of services being able to do the job for you. Figure on $ 50 - 60 for the job for a "normal" decoder. Sound is much more!I don´t know, how many locos you already have, but this could be quite an investment. I still find it worthwhile to go the DCC route, as it enhances operation. The DC hardliners in here will tell you, that you can achieve the same by simply establishing sufficient block wiring, but that effort can also be tremendous, depending on the size of your layout. And it will not quite be the same.An alternative to having decoders installed may be selling off your DC locos and buying DCC locos. Edit: I just saw you mentioned to have 10 - 15 locos. Converting them to DCC could cost you as much as $ 900. Why not sell off a few of them and buy 2-3 DCC equipped ones?
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