Dc is cheaper and alot easier than dcc and switching can be done with DC with dcc you have to have expensive decoders and switches and expensive locomotives and expensive dcc control systems No thank you I'm staying DC DC locomotives etc easily found at train shows my advice to beginners just getting into the hobby start with a simple DC layout don't rush spend all you're money on dcc start with DC have fun researching and than move up to dcc if you can and want to but keep your DC train running to keep interest atleast you will have a train running for the kids Good luck besafe and happy railroading
When it comes to the price of decoders, I think it depends on what the normal price for a locomotive is in your country is, where I live (Denmark) a locomotive has a standard price of around 430 USD so paying those 40 USD extra for a decoder doesn't really feel like that big of a thing when the locomotive it's self is quite expensive.
Having aquired all the things (remote switch controls ect.) years ago I need for a small switching yard 2'x 10'+/- I don't see the point of going to DCC with such a layout. I am unlikely to opperate more than one engine at a time, I have only two. Now if I were to go with a new much bigger layout maybe DCC would make some sense. As far as DCC being simpler, I have seen too many tutoricals on how to wire DCC turn outs to make that entirely true.
Quote: "WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE" Unquote. DC: Traditional 12 v DC can be wired in many different ways to include the relevant signalling systems as used by the Railway Company of your chosen Country. DCC: is suitable for those who have NO concept of how Trains and Signals have to interface in real life, so is in reality a "Toy train set" method aimed at the novice, who has loads of money and no comprehension of how to wire a model railway in a realistic fashion ! Indeed for a Senior Railway Engineer like myself who has worked for many Railways around the World, I wouldn't waste my money on DCC. Which to me is simply a very expensive commercial rip off aimed at the ignorant masses. It cannot operate any Model Railway, that is trying to model, British, European or Japanese railways in a realistic fashion, due to the "Block Signalling" methods utilised by such Railways. DCC can effectively only work on a U.S Model Railroad, which is trying to mimmick the highly dangerous American CTC (Central Traffic Control) system, used by the freight Railroads. Indeed DCC having been designed by non railway Engineers working for Model/Hobby companies is aimed at the ignorant masses, with more money than sense.
I run 3 dc and dcc tracks side by side so its fun to watch old and new.
Having used both for over 16 years, I personally am switching back to DC (And using Sound locos on it). 😅
Thanks for expressing your views on the topic.
This is so good to know about these too.thankyou for this video
My pleasure 😊
Dc is cheaper and alot easier than dcc and switching can be done with DC with dcc you have to have expensive decoders and switches and expensive locomotives and expensive dcc control systems
No thank you I'm staying DC
DC locomotives etc easily found at train shows my advice to beginners just getting into the hobby start with a simple DC layout don't rush spend all you're money on dcc start with DC have fun researching and than move up to dcc if you can and want to but keep your DC train running to keep interest atleast you will have a train running for the kids
Good luck besafe and happy railroading
When it comes to the price of decoders, I think it depends on what the normal price for a locomotive is in your country is, where I live (Denmark) a locomotive has a standard price of around 430 USD so paying those 40 USD extra for a decoder doesn't really feel like that big of a thing when the locomotive it's self is quite expensive.
Having aquired all the things (remote switch controls ect.) years ago I need for a small switching yard 2'x 10'+/- I don't see the point of going to DCC with such a layout. I am unlikely to opperate more than one engine at a time, I have only two. Now if I were to go with a new much bigger layout maybe DCC would make some sense.
As far as DCC being simpler, I have seen too many tutoricals on how to wire DCC turn outs to make that entirely true.
fyi.... its versus, not verses !!! verses refers to passages that are meant to be read by someone. sorry for the correction...
Quote: "WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE" Unquote.
DC: Traditional 12 v DC can be wired in many different ways to include the relevant signalling systems as used by the Railway Company of your chosen Country.
DCC: is suitable for those who have NO concept of how Trains and Signals have to interface in real life, so is in reality a "Toy train set" method aimed at the novice, who has loads of money and no comprehension of how to wire a model railway in a realistic fashion !
Indeed for a Senior Railway Engineer like myself who has worked for many Railways around the World, I wouldn't waste my money on DCC. Which to me is simply a very expensive commercial rip off aimed at the ignorant masses. It cannot operate any Model Railway, that is trying to model, British, European or Japanese railways in a realistic fashion, due to the "Block Signalling" methods utilised by such Railways. DCC can effectively only work on a U.S Model Railroad, which is trying to mimmick the highly dangerous American CTC (Central Traffic Control) system, used by the freight Railroads. Indeed DCC having been designed by non railway Engineers working for Model/Hobby companies is aimed at the ignorant masses, with more money than sense.