Re: Newbie question on DC/DCC control

Stan Ames · 2004-01-29T16:14:08+00:00

MartyDCC is a great way of controlling a model railroad. It was actuallydesigned for handling small layouts like yours so I believe you will findit very enjoyable.The selection of a system is a very personnel choice. The key is howenjoyable you find the control. The look and feel varies greatly betweenthe various systems.I usually do not make recommendations but in your case I might wait tillspring and then choose the new Bachmann system.I have been beta testing this system and I think it will become a verypopular system for small layouts.Atlas, Digitrax, and MRC are also good choices but will likely cost more.You likely do not need a high end system such as the Chief, Powerhouse Proor Lenz-90/100 but these systems offer a lot more than the entry levelones.---------------------------Stan Ames DCC Evangelist, DCC Book co-author, married to a DCC manufacturer repHome page with Disclosure Statement:

Jan 29, 2004 23 Replies

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Gregory Procter 22 years ago

The internal walls are 6" thick reinforced concrete!

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Gregory Procter 22 years ago

Steam locos really couldn't run smoothly at below about walking speed. Diesels probably a little faster.

Of course starting and stopping aren't instantaneous as with HO models.

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Steve Caple 22 years ago

Shaped charges, that's the ticket.

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Jon Miller 22 years ago

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