i have posted queries on atlas dc sound locos. now i am wondering how easy is it to go with dcc. i only operate one train at a time. so any thoughts on which systems are inexpensive and easy to install? thank u
Lots of choices…
Easy-> Go with Atlas prodigy (B- for progrmming)
Expandable-> Go with NEC or Digitrax (A+ for programming with a computer)
German-> Go with Lenz
I use Digitrax and I love it. But I run multiple locos and I love to tweak my CVs. I do so with an el-cheapo computer that is installed on the layout. Makes it a point and click affair.
Cheers
David
First Atlas does not make the Prodigy. The Atlas system was from Lenz and I believe Atlas no longer sells it. Prodigy belongs to MRC. While many claim not to like it, I think it is the easiest to learn on and the Prodigy Advance has pretty much all the capability a small layout needs. If you have 3 trains, it does not take a computer to run the system. The PA can be equipped with w booster and morer cabs. It is not wireless, but that isn’t needed on a layout where everything is pretty much visible.
Since you only operate one train at a time I think your better off with the Digitrax Zephyr system. This system is a hand held system that you can easily be installed. I believe the system itself costs around a 100 dollars and the power pack I believe comes with it.
James
thanx for the help
I’d definitely go with the Digitrax Zephyr. If you decide to expand or change something later you can easily add whatever features and capacity you want.
Greg
Hello James I’m planing to build a second or third tier on my existing O gauge layout using Ho track. I would like to know if there are any us electric engines with dcc that are factory made that I can use with cantenary that can be run with live wire. I have done this before with fleischmann engines that were european. Can I run conventional and comand on the same track ? I did not have dcc when I had my old ho layout. Felix