QUOTE: Originally posted by railroadyoshi dazzar, thank you for the link, though im trying to keep things simple by only thinking about 2 brands, one of which ive had experienc with, the other who is located relativley closeby, and both i have seen in stores and have been around a while. Shay, thank you for the info. From what ive seen, the Zephyer seems like a great system to get started on. Im just thinking that would getting any service I may need be easier with Lenz.
QUOTE: Originally posted by railroadyoshi Hi everybody I am looking into DCC systems, and my two main choices are Digitrax or Lenz I have some experience with with Digitrax, and almost none with Lenz. Thats why I was leaning to Digitrax, up till I found that Lenz is located in Chelmsford, MA, about 20 minutes from where I live. Now, my question is, what do you reccomned? Here is what I want from my system: 1. Versatility. I want it to be as appropriate for a 4x8 as it is for a larger 12x20 layout. 2. Affordability. I do not want to spend a lot. I do understand the relative price of DCC, but if there is a significant difference in the base price it will be a factor. 3.Simplicity. I am not interested in reading long manuals. I know that is a requirement, but the UI is important. 4. Sound, something im pondering over. Perhaps I will equip some of my locomotives with simple sound, though that is going to be limited. 5. My locomotive fleet at the moment is about 7 locos, and I dont plan to go much over double that in the near future, that being the next 5 years or so. 6. i would like to be able to use the computer to program CV's 7. I will only be using a few throttles, i.e.3 I think this gives a baisc idea of my desires Thanks in advance