Hello everyone!
I am looking for some advice to get started. I have 2 young sons who are really into trains right now and am hoping this can lead to some special time for us for many years. I remember having a train set when i was younger and I had an uncle who had a huge layout in his basement but I don't have much background. Should I be investing in a DCC system right away instead of upgrading from a DC in a couple years? The Bachmann Digital Commander has been recommended on some websites as the best way to start out. If I go with EZ track do I have to stick with that for my layout. If i add lights does the dcc controller run those? I'm pretty good with making things but wiring I am a novice at. I have an unfinshed basement that i plan on setting up in. I have plenty of wood/lumber to make a table. I would like 3-4 trains to start out, any ideas on size of layout? Look forward to any and all suggestions. Thank you.
I am looking for some advice to get started. I have 2 young sons who are really into trains right now and am hoping this can lead to some special time for us for many years. I remember having a train set when i was younger and I had an uncle who had a huge layout in his basement but I don't have much background. Should I be investing in a DCC system right away instead of upgrading from a DC in a couple years? The Bachmann Digital Commander has been recommended on some websites as the best way to start out. If I go with EZ track do I have to stick with that for my layout. If i add lights does the dcc controller run those? I'm pretty good with making things but wiring I am a novice at. I have an unfinshed basement that i plan on setting up in. I have plenty of wood/lumber to make a table. I would like 3-4 trains to start out, any ideas on size of layout? Look forward to any and all suggestions. Thank you.