OK after the layout thread looks like its OO so as to dcc I use the Roco Z21 which has a good capacity I have over 200 locos on the Z21 so that should be enough, because the graphics are provided by an Android or ipad (I found this to be best) it is a bit cheaper it is also obsolescent proof so that was a big sell for me.
The next issue are decoders, Bachmann are mostly 21 pin and either the Bachmann own 21 pin or DCC Concepts 21 pin are good, and for Hornby nearly everything is 8 pin so I use the DCCConcepts 8pin nano direct as it is hardly bigger than the blanking plug so gets rid of the cables, all the above works together very nicely also the warranty is good, Richard at DCCC is a member here and very helpful if something goes bang - or melts!
As above everyone has their own options and there are other decoders such a 18, 6 and 4 pin options so ask again if you come across one of those.
I have a thread on the Z21 so perhaps you should look that up.
The next issue are decoders, Bachmann are mostly 21 pin and either the Bachmann own 21 pin or DCC Concepts 21 pin are good, and for Hornby nearly everything is 8 pin so I use the DCCConcepts 8pin nano direct as it is hardly bigger than the blanking plug so gets rid of the cables, all the above works together very nicely also the warranty is good, Richard at DCCC is a member here and very helpful if something goes bang - or melts!
As above everyone has their own options and there are other decoders such a 18, 6 and 4 pin options so ask again if you come across one of those.
I have a thread on the Z21 so perhaps you should look that up.
