@B23Dash7 posted:This is definitely a great learning session. I'm encouraged that there isn't a Definitive Answer actually, it doesn't lock me in to one company's locomotives or electronics. And I'm really appreciating the respect and wisdom on display here, I know I'm probably asking questions that have been asked a thousand times before.
Don't feel locked in to one thing. I started that way with DCS thinking everything had to be PS2 or PS3. Eventually I grew out of that. It's ok to diversify. You will be glad you did, especially when one of the systems is acting up and behaving poorly. If you just wanted to run trains, you could get an engine from a different system and start running.
On my layout right now...
MTH DCS
Lionel Legacy
Lionel LionChief
Williams (Upgraded to PS2)
Atlas Upgraded to BlueRail track power
MTH Upgraded to BlueRail Battery
MTH Upgraded to RailPro
Weaver Upgraded to RailPro
If I wanted to, and had enough people or hands for the controllers, I could run every one of these engines on the same track at the same time. Hmmm, this might give me an idea for a video.
Have Fun!
Ron
