dcc choice

[cacole]

Both systems are made by Lenz of Germany, but the Atlas system is slightly more capable than the Bachmann.  Your best bet would be to download and read through the instructions for both systems and then decide which is better for your intended use.

[jeffrey-wimberly]

I know nothing of the Atlas system. On the other hand, I use a Bachmann EZ-Command myself. It's good for what it does. It gives you easy control of your DCC equipped locos and accesories (EZ-Track turnouts, etc). You can control your locos direction and speed. You can set the loco address. You can't change cv's, you can't change the function key settings and you can't set speed tables. As for using an additional throttle you can get the EZ-Command walk around companion which has a cord that plugs into the EZ-Command control station, but at $109 it's rather pricey.

[mechanic]

I'm considering going dcc on my little 4x8 home layout.

I'm considering Bachmann's ez-command or atlas's master dcc systems.(mainly because of their economical price)

Could someone please point out the pros/cons and major differences between these systems?

My 13 year old daughter likes to run trains with me so adding a throttle would matter to me.

The main factors involved for us would be the ability to run 2 trains at once from different locations.(opposite sides of the layout)

Of these 2 systems, which would you choose and why?

Thanks for your time and input.

Eric