Chief Eagles
Active Member
Evening all. COLD!!!!!!! Tired. LAter
John: That's absolutely correct. He can start with regular DC control and when he's ready make the switch to DCC. I recommend the Digitrax DCC system. It's easily upgradable and has everything you need to get started right out of the box. I use the Digitrax DCS 50 myself. It has 2.5 amps of power and can 10 trains at once. To change the control device simply disconnect the DC power pack and connect the DCC unit in it's place. That's all there is to it. He can start the switch to DCC on the locos even before the DCC unit is in. Nearly all HO decoders are dual mode, they'll run on both DC and DCC with no modification. I use Z Scale decoders (Digitrax DZ125) in my HO equipment because of their small size. They can be placed almost anywhere so there's no milling of the frame needed.
That man dos fabilous work. Should see his scratch built things on his layout. Like this stockyard and gates open and close with real tiny hinges.John, that dollhouse is outstanding! Great job, man! Love the train room!