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    Slow intro to DCC needed

    I did some research and it looks like a basic LocoLinc system will run about $225 plus the batteries and charger, and an RCS starter kit would be $335, plus B&C. Not much different from a starter DCC set. With all the mention of track cleaning it sounds like the scales are tipping towards RC...
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    Slow intro to DCC needed

    Thanks woodie, It seems that if I ant expandability I'll need to go with one of the better complete systems. Since I don't plan on running (or even owning) a large stable of engines, Gary's suggestion to look into radio control may be better investment; I'll only need to buy a receiver when...
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    Slow intro to DCC needed

    Yes, I'm planning for outdoors. I've seen some rather large outdoor G scale layouts in Garden Railways that were DCC and the owners seemed quite happy. I'll be starting small; maybe a 10 foot x 3 foot switcher on sawhorses on the covered patio. If that works I'll move it off the patio and add...
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    Slow intro to DCC needed

    Thanks Alan, That's a great summary of the available systems.Sure helps get a good overall feel. I don't know what the loco's current draw is; I haven't been able to find that anywhere. But it's a big model so I suspect it'll be on par with the average smaller O scale offerings. I don't...
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    Slow intro to DCC needed

    Thanks Gary, The K-27 does use a QSI sound board, and is similar to the one used in the Broadway Limited On30 C-16, so it can be used with DC. I have not done On30 outdoors before. I originally wanted to go with a 1:24 G layout, but my yard is so small it would look just like a really big HO...
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    Slow intro to DCC needed

    Hi folks, After many years I'm picking up the model railroading hobby again. I'm starting very small, but have moderate ambitions to expand a small layout to a large one. As background, before the actual DCC question, I'm planning a outdoor On30 setup and trying to immerse myself slowly to...
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