[John Webb]

Interesting to note the use of 15V DC power - this makes the DCC system start off with the same volts, but lower current, than Hornby's Live Steam system. Regarding the latter, although the power supply is referred to as a 'transformer' it is actually a switched-mode power supply to save weight and cost over a large torodial transformer. (Admitted by Hornby when I asked them about the power supply.) So one day might we see 'trad' 12V locos running under DCC control on the same tracks as the 'Live steam' locos?

Regards,
John Webb