[gtaylor]

I have a veritable myriad of newbie type questions. I am essentially a novice, I have a Farish starter set from 20 years ago when I was a kid, and am now picking up again and designing a 6'x4' layout in N. Should I post all the questions in a single thread, or create new threads for each question?

The first is:

I intend to go DCC, but currently have only the 2 locos from 15-20 years ago and they are decidedly analogue. Whilst I will likely get them converted at some point, can a DCC system control the analogue trains in the mean time?

I am thinking of getting a basic DCC system for a test bench you see, possibly the Backmann EZ control so want to know if I have to do other things to run my existing stock on it or not. The engines I have are an intercity 125 3 car set, and a class 55 diesel loco similar to the one in the current range.

 

[gtaylor]

Thank you both for your replies.

I am fairly set on moddling in N, although am unsure what you mean by "British Prototype" Dennis. I do intend to model using British rolling stock etc. so is this what you mean?

I will ask the DCC stuff in that section, thanks Paul.

I'm also fairly set on DCC, being the modern, IT type of bloke that I am. Also, with Farish/Dapol releasing increasing amounts of locos with 6pin sockets, I think it will make the whole process easier.

 

[gtaylor]

Sadly, I quite like my old locos, so will likely get them changed as it'll be cheaper than replacing them hopefully!

 

[gtaylor]

Thanks Jonathan, seems interesting.