Noel

Thanks. The current track electrics are working via switched sections and scratch built twin rotary knob interia controllers (ie brake simulators), combined with old guage master electronic track cleaners which were very effective. Few further questions: Do DCC systems behave like the old electronic track cleaners which gave smoother 12v running? Should I just join all track sections and feed power to one area or multiple areas to avoid voltage drop? Should I consider replacing my points with electrofrog versions? Are there cab controllers with two knobs (ie power + brake simulation)? Thanks

Hi Guys New here. Great site. I've been collecting models for about 45 years from Hornby-Dublin, Triang-Hornby, Hornby, Bachmann, etc, and recently a few Murphy locos. 20 years ago I started to build a layout. Got as far as structural work with joining base boards, folding legs, laying track, first fix electrical 12v block system, scratch built stations, buildings, and built sectional block switch panels. About 15 years ago due to family committements I parked the project. I am now ready to start with the scenery and landscaping. But it looks like I should really adjust the wiring for DCC and put modules in my collection of older locos (70 approx over 45 years). I don't have an issue wiring in the modules as nowadays the modules look small enough to shoe horn into the smallest tank locos. Any recommendations for a DCC system? Need to be able to operate up to 8 locos independently at the same time - 5amp enough? Like the idea of wireless hand helds with rotary knob Like the idea of iPad integration for programming and control Layout is approx 17ft x 14ft on three levels. There seem to be a vast array of DCC module options. Any suggestions for older models? Any suggestions for simplifying the rewrite which at least is unobstructed as I haven't yet filled in the scenery. Advice much appreciated. Thanks in advance. Noel