MTH's announced closing motivated me to finally set up DCS. Here is what I've experienced: 1.) The only issue I faced was updating the system with Windows 10. After downloading the Loader and Firmware to my laptop, it was difficult to get my computer to recognize both the TIU and then the remote. After several hours of trying everything, I got it to work by unplugging the usb connection and replugging it in while the software was searching for both the TIU and then the remote. 2.) Wow! DCS is awesome! I love being able to use the remote to adjust the volume/smoke. And also, for the first time, I can run more than 1 engine on the tracks. 3. OGRR'S "Video Guide to DCS" DVD is still a must buy for newbies to DCS -- even though it was done during PS2. I bought this a while ago and have played it before to ease my anxiety over jumping in. Melvin puts you at ease. But now it is a really nice reference and the menu allows you to jump to each section easily -- and there are some great tips! I'm also happy I purchased the DCS Companion book a while back which I will also be using as I explore more. 4. This might be mentioned in these resources (haven't gotten to them yet) but I noticed passenger cars light up instantly because the volts are set-up at 18 volts. Is there any way to adjust the track voltage for non engines or are all other lighted cars/cabooses/rotary plows destined to be run at a full 18 volts during DCS? And at constant 18 volts, doesn't that make incandescent bulbs burn out more frequently and suck more voltage, particularily on passenger sets? I know changing to LEDS is an option -- but I want to avoid doing that for now.
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