Re: Which DCC System?


"Nigel Cliffe" <me@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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Ben wrote:
On 23 Jun, 09:05, "Nigel Cliffe" <m...@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

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I would suggest you start with a sub-£120 system unless you have a
compelling reason to spend more.

When I started looking into this, the first system I saw was Hornby's
offering. I took an instant dislike to it just from the picture,
probably because ten years or so ago, when I had a 'train set' layout,
I always bought Hornby, but every exhibition I went to had every other
make of everything on display, with all the advice being 'Don't buy
Hornby because it is... too expensive / inaccurate / poor quality /
too train-set-ish etc".

However, the more I look at other systems and compare expandability,
compatibility, capacity, and even quality of supporting literature, I
seem to be coming back to the Hornby... as you say Nigel... stick with
something sub-£120 for a starter. My layout will be in a loft so
space is limited (for track and operators!). It will never move, let
alone to an exhibition! I can't forsee ever having more than two
operators, and I'm not interested in train position sensing, automatic
running and all that business.

I would shortlist the following from the above description:

Hornby Elite; seems OK, conforms to standards. Two controller knobs
(throttles) in one box for reasonable price. Some expansion with
additional throttles. Might do well on a traditional loft layout.

would add it already has computer connection and reasonable power at 4 AMP
(said to be one for points and 3 for track).
(no connection except except had an Elite for a year or so and rather like
it).



- Nigel


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Cheers,
Simon


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