Hi Jim & welcome to the forum.
The Roco set in the link is very good value for money & an excellent start into the world of DCC, especially if you will be modelling SBB/DB. Wont leave too big a hole in your budget - plenty left for some track !
The only drawback with the Multimaus in the Roco set is that it cannot read CV's, but it is a very easy controller to start with. Later on you can use the Multimaus as a "slave" controller if you expand your DCC set up - BTW Roco DCC is made by Lenz.
I would go for the Roco Start Set as a first choice.
All DCC equipped locomotives will operate with all DCC controllers - there are just a few compatability issues normally associated with H.
The Roco set comes with an oval with a passing loop of Geoline track - IMHO use it to get to grips with DCC & then keep it aside for a test track - there are many trackage systems available - if you don't want to use separate ballast have a good look at Fleischmann Profi. Personally, I would avoid Peco & look at either Rocoline or Tillig if you are going to use separate ballast.
Hope this helps - please let us know how you get on.
The Roco set in the link is very good value for money & an excellent start into the world of DCC, especially if you will be modelling SBB/DB. Wont leave too big a hole in your budget - plenty left for some track !
The only drawback with the Multimaus in the Roco set is that it cannot read CV's, but it is a very easy controller to start with. Later on you can use the Multimaus as a "slave" controller if you expand your DCC set up - BTW Roco DCC is made by Lenz.
I would go for the Roco Start Set as a first choice.
All DCC equipped locomotives will operate with all DCC controllers - there are just a few compatability issues normally associated with H.
The Roco set comes with an oval with a passing loop of Geoline track - IMHO use it to get to grips with DCC & then keep it aside for a test track - there are many trackage systems available - if you don't want to use separate ballast have a good look at Fleischmann Profi. Personally, I would avoid Peco & look at either Rocoline or Tillig if you are going to use separate ballast.
Hope this helps - please let us know how you get on.