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Shaun, These are pretty much individual choices you need to make on your own. However, there is great improvement in reliable coupling and uncoupling capabilities with Kadee couplers. I feel Kadees are the best, especially when used in their own pockets. The DCC question is more difficult. It's also my opinion that any locomotive can be converted to DCC. It depends on the stall current of the individual loco as to the decoder which needs to be installed. It might also be beneficial to change motors and/or gearing in a loco to make it run better. You also do not have to convert every loco. Digitrax has a specific loco address set-up for DC operation. The others certainly may also offer this option. Look closely at what you want to do with your railroad. Learn what the benefits are from DCC and make your choice from an educated position on the subject.
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