Anyone with DC still?

[Anonymous]

Just trying to figure out if anyone still runs DC with a billion wires and switches? Has this DCC thing taken over?

[joeyegarner]

Yep still on the old stuff, I plan to go to DCC when I build my new RR sometime next year.

[Anonymous]

Well, I am 14 years old, adn don't got the $$$ to DCC my layout, I will eventually. My dad has DCC, it is slick stuff!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Anonymous]

i don't want to switch to DCC anytime soon. i think it only pays if you have a large layout and a lot of locomotives.

[Anonymous]

I'll be going to DCS.[:D]

[james saunders]

still DC but hopefully All DCC'ed up by mid next year

OZJIM

[cacole]

You should have created a third choice -- BOTH. I wired the Cochise & Western Model Railroad Club's 20x40 foot HO Scale layout so people can run either way, because we invariably get new members who don't know what DCC is and want to run their old Tyco or Mantua trains because they have a sentimental attachment to them.

[doctorwayne]

I'm using DC and also AC with SCRs. My HO layout is a medium size of about 22'x25', partially double-decked. I have a fair amount of locomotives, and no plans to switch to DCC. My wiring is very simple: mostly for turning wyes and loco servicing areas/turntables. Since I operate alone 95% of the time and the layout is designed as a single track point-to-point, DCC has nothing to offer me, even though I do appreciate its technical capabilities.

Wayne

[trainboyH16-44]

Want DCC so much, but can't afford it right now! I wouldn't use it on my upcoming N scale layout, as it's too smalll for it, but the HO DC layout could really use it. it seems to be definitely, but until I can get a job with the hours I need to not compete with school...

[rolleiman]

When I began my current layout, I had planned on wiring for both DCC and DC.. As soon as I connected the DCC system and ran some trains, alone, DC plans evaporated.. At the time it wasn't a question of money or time, I had all the materials and plenty of time to set it (DC) up. DCC probably isn't for everyone but I'd wager that everyone who has it doesn't look back at DC.. Put me down for DCC..

Jeff

[PennsyHoosier]

I use DC on the train around the Christmas tree. [:)]

[tstage]

Sure...but not me. Nothing wrong with using DC. It works great. I just don't care for the blocks, switches and controllers aspect of running your layout. I prefer to run the trains. That's simplicity to me. [:)]

Tom

[nbrodar]

I still use DC. It's simple, and cheap (I resued the controls from previous layouts). And the thought of converting 40 locos to DCC gives me the willies.

Nick

[trainboyH16-44]

Simple? Simple??? I just looked under the layout, and that is simple??? With all the blocks, wires upon wires upon wires..cheaper, but not simple! And yes, comverting 40 locos, whether they are DCC plug equipped or not is a bit....yeah.

[douginut]

The Shareholders in railroad have not expressed a willingness to invest in the new rolling stock and conversion equip[ment to allow this.

DC and Detroit system wiring suit my porpoises well for the moment.

If I had the MONEY!!!!

Doug, in Utah

[Texas Zepher]

QUOTE: Originally posted by cacole
You should have created a third choice -- BOTH.

[#ditto]Both and then some.
In addition to the three DCC systems I still have DC for the PFM sound, and Railcommand.

QUOTE: Originally posted by nbrodar
I still use DC. It's simple, and cheap (I resued the controls from previous layouts). And the thought of converting 40 locos to DCC gives me the willies.

And then add a zero to that loco count!

QUOTE: Originally posted by trainboyH16-44

Simple? Simple??? I just looked under the layout, and that is simple??? With all the blocks, wires upon wires upon wires..cheaper, but not simple!

You assume too much. It is simple. Mass quantities does not imply complexity. Just look at each wire individually and it is simple. To some, much simpler than pushing all those funny sequences of buttons to try to set CV something to x so it will repsent a hex value y and then CV something to w so the decoder will set to some value z.

Anything can be viewed as complex if looked at from a specific perspective.

[icmr]

Im still running DC. I plan on getting DCC sometime.



ICMR

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[CNJ831]

Considering that only around 20% of hobbyists employ DCC on their layouts currently, I'd say that there are an awful lot of DC'ers still out there!

CNJ831

[tommyr]

Yep for 50+years.
Why?
Present RR is double level point to point- basically only operator. Wife & Grandaughter run (rarely)
20+locos - mostly older ,some brass too difficult & costly to instal decoders.

I have converted a brass Hudson & a regeared Athearn Hustler & bought a BLI Mike. The club I belong to is DCC.
Only reason I would like DCC is to take advantage of all the sounds.
DC Complex? NO I am a retired Telphone cable splicer.
Tom

[lesterperry]

I run mainly DC. I have 2 DCC locos and about 48 DC. Just started with the DCC because of a BL T1. Love the sound and have descided to go DCC for the sound only as I only have 3 operators any given time. Me Myself & I. I will admit DCC does seen to operate smoother but not $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ smoother.

[AggroJones]

Still DC for me.

DC seems to be dominating this poll.

[selector]

Both, but I will soon give up the DC component. I installed a SPDT to switch between them, but have only ever used DC twice. It's a goner.

[Anonymous]

I'm still doing DC, but I retrofitted my wiring to accommodate DCC, and I also have a Chief ready to be installed. I just need to amass the money to install decoders in my 30+ locos...

[IRONROOSTER]

For the moment, it's DC. My next layout will probably be DCC wireless. For me that's the primary advantage of dcc.
Enjoy
Paul

[GAPPLEG]

Agreed, DC is still dominate for now, If been running dc for 35 years, I tore it all apart and re-wired it lately in rwo nights, no big deal, converting 60 or so locos is a big deal, I would like dcc in the future, but like others I run my trains on a 16x20 layout with 30 switches by my self. There no big inducement for me to plunge yet.

[Cox 47]

A small layout and a even smaller budjet.....Its got to be DC and unless I hit the lottery It will always be DC...Cox 47

[Anonymous]

I have complete DC and DCC control systems waiting to be installed. Trying to make up my mind whcih one to use.

James

[ICRR1964]

I still use DC to, have bought allot of decoders for the upgrade and have the controls for it. I am just going to wait a bit longer, it seems the technology is moving very fast right now, and I think its going to change for the better for the common MR. It will become more affordable for the common person. The sound is being added to allot of decoders, which makes it easier for install, there are a vast amount of different decoders both control and sound out there, some good one, some junk ones.

I have a friend of mine who converted to DCC and says he will never go back to DC system. He has about 15 loco's with only five with decoders. Can someone explain why he comes over to my house, bad mouths DC operation, but brings a few loco's with him so he can run them on my layout, and complains to me about my older system? He spends more time at my house running trains than he does at his own. Think I should ban him from my layout?

[Anonymous]

Still on DC, and I don't know if I will go DCC. I just keep asking myself if I really need it.
I run my trains alone and this limits the number I can control. Also the cost of fitting decoders to all my locos would be great and I'm not sure if all my older locos could be fitted.
William

[Cthetrains]

Well, the HO club from my home-town used DC, it took 3 of us 4 months to completely re-wire a 25'x60' lay-out after someone got bit by a 'dead' wire...but like a lot of people, the cost for DCC is preventative at this point..besides, we have run as many as 14 trains on that lay-out with only 2 main-panel operators and 1 in the yard..that's 3 people, total..and as long as we paid attention, had no trouble