Here's a link to a site with a lot of information on DCC.
http://www.tonystrains.com
I talked to them on the phone, they love helping beginners get started, and have some excellent PDF files for download, expecially one called "DCC for beginners".
I might add that DCC is not the "be all, do all" for everyone as it is being hyped to be. Many experienced modelers still prefer the old reliable DC, with block control for multiple locos. I think Krongo's idea of buying the EZ Command/loco combo is a smart way to go.
Bachmann has a 0-6-0 that I wanted but it was not DCC. They have the same loco, DCC equipped with the EZ Command for only $125. That is only $45 for a loco that would normally cost $100 by itself so equipped. For diesel they have several that could be repainted if you are so inclined.
Bachmann will be releasing their 2008 catalog sometime this month. It is only $10 and they pay postage. It's all in color, and it will get your juices flowing. Give them a call, it is by far the best catalog I have seen.
For the best prices check out the following. When you order from them, you have 30 days to return it for any reason whatever, no questions asked, even if you just change your mind and don't want the item. If an item is defective when you get it, or within the 30 days, they will even send you a prepaid UPS label to return it, and pay the postage to send the replacement.
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/listings/cat-u.html
For the combos, look in the "Power Supplies and Transformers" section under the Bachmann listing.
Yampa Bob
http://www.tonystrains.com
I talked to them on the phone, they love helping beginners get started, and have some excellent PDF files for download, expecially one called "DCC for beginners".
I might add that DCC is not the "be all, do all" for everyone as it is being hyped to be. Many experienced modelers still prefer the old reliable DC, with block control for multiple locos. I think Krongo's idea of buying the EZ Command/loco combo is a smart way to go.
Bachmann has a 0-6-0 that I wanted but it was not DCC. They have the same loco, DCC equipped with the EZ Command for only $125. That is only $45 for a loco that would normally cost $100 by itself so equipped. For diesel they have several that could be repainted if you are so inclined.
Bachmann will be releasing their 2008 catalog sometime this month. It is only $10 and they pay postage. It's all in color, and it will get your juices flowing. Give them a call, it is by far the best catalog I have seen.
For the best prices check out the following. When you order from them, you have 30 days to return it for any reason whatever, no questions asked, even if you just change your mind and don't want the item. If an item is defective when you get it, or within the 30 days, they will even send you a prepaid UPS label to return it, and pay the postage to send the replacement.
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/listings/cat-u.html
For the combos, look in the "Power Supplies and Transformers" section under the Bachmann listing.
Yampa Bob