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[quote user="Rick Abramson"]I've been to op sessions on DCC layouts and have never seen such non-prototypical railroading. [/quote] What´s that got to do with DCC? Actually, DCC allows for more prototypical operation, as you can select your acceleration/deceleration parameters to simulate actual load. DCC puts you in the driver´s seat and not on a switchboard to direct the power. I was hoping to read new "excuses" here for not going down the DCC route, but I have not found any. While it is perfectly to stay with DC if you have a large engine roster and/or an extensive layout, which is all wired-up for DC, I can´t understand those folks, who are just starting and stay with the horse-drawn buggy instead of driving a Porsche. Entry-level DCC command systems are not much more expensive than a decent power pack, and the cost of decoders (w/o sound) can be easily offset by the wire and switches you don´t have to buy if you want multiple train operation on your layout. Wiring a DCC layout is rather simple and you will have your trains up and running in a lot less time and effort.
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