I wish that DCC was never put in any of our boards. I have been in the hobby for many years and have never met a DCC guy. I have no idea what they look like. Why would anyone run an engine in DCC when you can run them in DCS.
Marty,
You asked why, so as I have already said, coming from other scales, I already own DCC systems by both Digitax and Lenz which I am familiar with, and both of which represent a significant investment (especially the Lenz, since I have four handheld controllers and four additional power boosters). At this point, I really don't need or want another expensive digital system. The problem here is MTH marketing something that is not what they say it is. Also, the unit in question did not work as advertised, even with MTH's own DCS controls.
One of the guys at the club said that the problem is that the PS3 isn't 100% compatible with anything but the latest versions of the DCS software, and if the club were to update their DCS, then it would no longer be compatible with the rest of the group's older locos, they would have to be updated as well, and the updating process would require additional electronics as well as a compatible computer to accomplish. He suggested that the loco only worked on the store's test track because they likely had the latest updates. What do you think, does this sound correct?
I will find out more when I take the loco back to the LHS on Tuesday. As the title says, all of this has been a disappointment.
Bill in FtL
