congradulations.
i am standing on the edge trying to decide which system to jump into.how did you decide on the digitracks?
anyone else have any input on wich system they chose and why? everyones opinions appreciated. good luck with your new system .andy
andrewn wrote: congradulations. i am standing on the edge trying to decide which system to jump into.how did you decide on the digitracks? anyone else have any input on wich system they chose and why? everyones opinions appreciated. good luck with your new system .andy
I went the Digitrax Super Chief radio route. I went the Digitrax route because of the overall feature set and available accessories. I wanted something I knew I wouldn't outgrow for a number of years. I tossed in radio because I wanted wireless control. I am sure someone can make an arguememnt on why any system is the "right" system for you. The one that ended up being "right" for me is the one I own now. I am getting ready to add computer control to improve decoder programming.
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rrinker wrote: Cannoli wrote:Without trying to take this topic off track to much, I was looking at the description online for the Loco Buffer USB and noticed that it says it has a LocoNet Terminator for interfacing with other systems. Does this mean that I could use it with a non Digitrax based system, such as my clubs NCE or my own MRC Prodigy? I'd love to be able to add a PC interface for programming, etc. It won't interface your computer to NCE (NCE has a serial port on the command station already - just hook it up and download JMRI and off you go). The idea is that you can use Loconet in a non-Digitrax environment - say a DC layout. Or another DCC system that doesn't do anything other than run trains, like CVP. Some of the Digitrax boards can be the termination as well, definitely the BDL-168 block detector and I think the SE8C signal controller. Normally the Digitrax command station provides the termination in a Digitrax system. The reason you might want to do this - good as it is, Bruce Chubb's C/MRI is pretty darn expensive. Not that signalling of any sort is cheap, but the SE8C from Digitrax is a great value, controller 8 interlockings for $100 street price. The Team Digital SIC24 is even less expensive. And you get to connect all your electronics together with handy 6-wire phone cords. As for programming, Dick at RR_CirKits has said he will release and add-on for the Locobuffer-II USB that will provide a standlone programming function. You could hook this up to a piece of track and use it with JMRI to program locos for your Prodigy system. Alternately there is the SPROG which is available now that is a standalone programmer and is designed to work with JMRI. --Randy
Cannoli wrote:Without trying to take this topic off track to much, I was looking at the description online for the Loco Buffer USB and noticed that it says it has a LocoNet Terminator for interfacing with other systems. Does this mean that I could use it with a non Digitrax based system, such as my clubs NCE or my own MRC Prodigy? I'd love to be able to add a PC interface for programming, etc.
Does Decoder Pro have the capability to program stationary decoders like Digitrax DS64s ? And programs routes into the DCS-100 ?
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andrewn, I got a system by CVP. A friend has one and I liked the cordless controlers that CVP uses. They do not however make decoders. They suggested TCS which I bought, they work and have a goof proof policy. No charge if you fry a decoder. Both companies are great with help if you have a problem. TCS does not have sound decoders.
Have a good look aroud before you buy, then get the best system that the company makes. One time purchase.
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cwclark wrote:well drat!.....Today the DCC system was supposed to arrive but since it's the holidays, it may be a Monday delivery and I have to go back to work Monday.....everything is still normal....chuck
Chuck,
I'm feelin' for ya! Nothing hurts more than having to wait over a weekend for a delivery. If we could only convince the boss that the arrival of a DCC system is the equivlent of a national holiday! Bet I know what you'll be doing all night the day it arrives