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You asked "old timers" if they were making the switch. You will find - on average - that "old timers" have substantially larger layouts than the new kids on the block. So many won't want to make the transition from DC to DCC. As some have indicated, the cost of conversion is high because the owner could easily have one hundred engines to convert - or some engines won't take the conversion easily, or some are too cheap to convert but the owner enjoys running them anyway. <br /> <br />The advantage for the new person coming in is that if you decided on DCC from the Get Go, then make sure you purchase engines that are DCC ready or DCC equipped (lots of them out there). <br /> <br />Also for those teens who want to go DCC on a 4 by 8 layout but don't have the bucks, consider buying a "used" MRC2000 unit on ebay for around $50. It will need a separate power source but initially you can get away with running two engines at least with your current MRC DC power unit. MRC2000 DCC is the worst of the DCC units out there, but I always maintain the worst DCC unit is better than the best DC unit. The MRC2000 has three throttles on the command station, so you and a buddy can run a train separately. It will get you into the game called DCC, and though not very refined, it will allow you to learn about DCC and when you do get your dream DCC system, you will be far more informed about DCC than the average DC guy out buying his first DCC system. Pass your MRC2000 down to another financially challenged teen when you get your new DCC system to replace your MRC2000 unit. Others will tell you there are better entry level systems and this is absolutely true, but not at bargain basement prices.
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