Fair observations.
For someone starting out from scratch it must be a daunting concept to choose one set over another.
I started out with a system that my local hobby shop recommended. There were no forums or user groups available at the time to find out from others what they thought. I don't regret the purchase though, even when the company making the items went bust. I even bought more components off eBay. I now have a good system that has a large capacity. I also now know how DCC works and what the limitations of my system and the various other systems that are available available.
I have recently ordered a Lenz system 100 as it will allow me to continue to use my existing Arnold system, but allow all the features of feedback, more expandability and computer control that I may (or may not) use some time later.
For someone starting out from scratch it must be a daunting concept to choose one set over another.
I started out with a system that my local hobby shop recommended. There were no forums or user groups available at the time to find out from others what they thought. I don't regret the purchase though, even when the company making the items went bust. I even bought more components off eBay. I now have a good system that has a large capacity. I also now know how DCC works and what the limitations of my system and the various other systems that are available available.
I have recently ordered a Lenz system 100 as it will allow me to continue to use my existing Arnold system, but allow all the features of feedback, more expandability and computer control that I may (or may not) use some time later.