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Hi everyone! As a true greenhorn I need a bit (read "a lot") of help. My first hurdle is to sort out whether to go AC (e.g. Marklin) or DC. Generally, I want to start modelling on a Swiss/German layout so it probably isn't too much of an issue missing out on all the other fabulous prototypes from Australia, US & UK for example (later on though, I could change my mind!). I was told by a Marklin fan that AC attracts less dust than DC systems and AC 3 rail systems have better contact so dust is not the issue it is with DC systems. Is this true? I was also told that DCC systems need to be kept very clean to work happily (does that make AC digital systems more robust? I'm keen on the digital stuff but realise that it might be too expensive (want to run up to 4-5 trains at a time) - especially if I could save a bob by perhaps setting up with secondhand equipment using the old block system. If you're game, I'd be grateful for some advice. Thanks guys.
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