Need to Started with DCS

My recommendation would be to purchase a new MTH PS3 locomotive (or set) from a reliable source.  You could buy a starter set (always a good value) and sell the track and DCS Remote Commander that comes with these sets.  I have done this several times in the past, and will be doing so again with a couple of the set components this coming weekend.

Or, you could just purchase a PS3 locomotive from the RailKing line--diesel or steam, depending on your preferences.

I would not go with a used unit because you likely won't know how it was used and you won't have any warranty protection.  A new locomotive will not cost you a whole lot, and you'll be starting out in DCS with something that should give you a good overall experience as you learn all the features of that system.

Our noble editor is absolutely correct.  Don't try to start life in DCS with a used unit, inheriting what someone else may have ruined, or by endeavoring an upgrade, which goes best if you're familiar with DCS.

Def. don't do an upgrade.  You will spend a lot of time troubleshooting and user-shooting :-)  The more problems you have, the harder it is to sort out the observations and tie them to a specific issue.

Mike

I can attest to the fact that you want it simple to start with DCS!