Purchased my first command control set today and all I can say is wow! I picked up a Railking starter set with PS3 BNSF SD70 today and I can't get over the sounds and detail of the locomotive. I'm only using it with the supplied DCS remote commander, but will be getting the full DCS system soon.
My layout has a O36 inner loop and an O60 outer loop. The PS3 Railking line will suit my fancy just fine.
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Welcome to the dark side!
My entire layout, with a handful of exceptions, is all MTH Railking. I have both PS2 and PS3 and happy with all engines. I prefer MTH's Imperial line of engines but have some non-Imperials as well. I also have the BNSF RTR set, however mine is the Husky Stack set released in November 2010, the first time the BNSF SD70 was used in a RTR set. My engine is currently back at MTH due to the paint cracking and pealing but it is a very nice engine. Pulls like an SOB as well.
My entire layout is running off DCS. I stalled on buying it for years and when I did, questioned myself why I stalled on buying it. It runs great on my layout and I really enjoy using the system.
Welcome to the world of command control and to model trains in general. The RK line is great. The imperial line within the RK line is a cut above. Above all, have some fun.
If your in the Allentown area next weekend please stop by and see our modular layout.
I've been strictly Lionel and Williams conventional for the last 25 years. After a lot of thought, I went with Railking because of the ability to navigate O31 curves. I figured most of the locomotives would look decent on O36 and great on O60. I also plan to fit a couple of my Williams locos with ERR cruise commanders (which I hear play nice with DCS).
David, I haven't missed an Allentown show in years. I'm only 15 minutes away, so I'll be sure to stop by.
Heck--join us for breakfast at the Hamilton Family Restaurant!
And congrats on the purchase--best value in O-gauge in my humble opinion!
--Greg
Congrats!! You're going to love having all those features at your fingertips. I waited a long time too before I made the plunge and now I can't even imagine going back to conventional.
Enjoy!!
I have had PS2 engines for ten years before I bought DCS. When I ran the, for the first time under command control, it was like I inever ran them beore. All the capabilities and features were such an eye opener.
Enjoy!
I know the feeling drelo. The frist time running command just blows you away. I'd say enjoy your new RTR buts it is obvious you are ready all. Welcome to the command side of railroading
Locomotives now become like potato chips, "can't stop at just one".
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