I started with DCS about 6 months and after understanding how things work, I was able to get the 2 DCS engines to run without issues every time. I have a two track layout and one is conventional. After getting DCS, all I could think about was selling my conventional engines but over time I have grown to like them again. However, I do have a DCS switcher on order and have no plans to buy more conventional but will keep the ones I own.
Most LHS owners do not have retail training so they react very negatively to any negative issue that customers bring up. Mix that with the buyer that has buyers remorse spending $$$ on something that does not work as expected ... things can get heated.
I preordered an engine for the first time this winter ... it was supposed to ship in August now the MTH site says November. While I am waiting I have had many hot and cold moments on this purchase ... most of the time I feel like not going thru with the purchase. This feeling usually surfaces when I need to pay for a car repair or some other thing that was unexpected. This has taught me a few things and I am unlikely to preorder again. If a have the disposable income at the time , great. If I preorder and it arrives 8 months later, I might not ...
