Richard, DC vs DCC is probably the MOST contentious subject in the hobby today. Long time model railroaders usually have a lot of time and money invested in what they/we have. I have found that DCC people tend to want to run that system just as strongly as DC people want theirs run.

At any one time, it has to be either/or. Actually, diehard DCC people can run in DC mode on a DC layout, while DC people can’t ever run on a DCC layout. DCC may be easier in many ways, but for some of us “Ole timers”, if it so easy, why are there so many questions asked, and articles and books published on the subject? REAL railroads have dispatchers. Where is the dispatcher in DCC?

I believe the two systems are really two different philosophies of life. If you are courteous and polite to each other you may be able to co-exist. If one side pushes the issue, they will have to part. By the way, our own club has a simple switch marked DC & DCC, to run either way. So far it works.

Glen Wasson aka Armchair

As you will gather, I and a small group of other members have built and run the club’s only exhibition layout, all DCC. Our ages run from 30s -70s.

All DCC members were asked to leave the club.

Richard Turner
Chairman: Turner’s Folly MRG
(our new club)