Alan Curtis
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Not seen this system before. It looks amazing and very user-friendly. Not sure if it is available here in the UK, or what the price would be, but looks great!
Digitrax is very user unfriendly system and should not be used as a basis for deciding DCC is to be avoided.
I've used most of the DCC systems out there on multiple layouts, and this information is just wrong. I have found the Digitrax system to be just as user friendly as any of the others. I'm also a Digitrax user since 98' and haven't had any "problems" with it's so called "user unfriendliness", as it doesn't exist.
Selecting a locomotive on it, and even programming a loco I find to be just as easy on a DT402, as on an NCE. There are many other Digitrax users who feel the same way.
I really thought that these kind of anti-(insert system name here), comments were long gone. All systems can now do what each other system does and just as easy.
I've always found you to be a knowledgeable and helpful forum member, so I don't understand your vehemence toward Digitrax.
I've never said anything like this about any of the other systems, and I don't intend to start. Choosing a system is a matter of personal taste, and saying things like this is totally unhelpful.
I have to apologize for my outburst, fcwilt. Everyone is entitled to their own opinion, no matter what it is. I'm sure I've said things that have ticked others off, but that is never my intention.
Not seen this system before. It looks amazing and very user-friendly. Not sure if it is available here in the UK, or what the price would be, but looks great!
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Hii Rod
I have the RailPro starter RPK-1 which includes a handheld controller. 5amp power supply with transmitter, and charger. Also includes wire leads to hook controller to computer, a good easy to read and follow instruction booklet. This is all I need to run my 12x19 foot layout, I may need an automatic reverse controller later for an extra $40.00. All this from Yankee Dabbler for $299.00. Sound and non sound module for the locos or accessories are extra. Now remember this system is radio control, no wires from controller to the rest of the system.
Digitrax Super Chief 5 amp with duplex radio control at Yankee Dabbler for $508.89 for the starter set. Locomotive decoders are extra too. This is a radio control system also, there is other Digitrax systems available that are not radio control for less money than this.
Have a super day
Mel
...Man at $50 to $100 per engine, it looks like it will be a while before I go DCC....