I like the DCC system. Much easier to run multiple engines. ![Smiley :)](https://www.eevblog.com/forum/Smileys/default/smiley.gif)
Hello David,
Yea it's pretty cool. I've even installed a small DCC decoder to run the motor in a turntable. I had N scale trains as a kid and recently got back into it after finding some of my old cars in a box. I had no idea the hobby had progressed this far.
I'm planning on doing some cool stuff with the Arduino on the layout, as I've said one is to simulate signals and traffic lights. Another is to set up some emitters and sensors to detect trains. Instead of the standard IR LEDs I got some IR laser LEDs from a Chinese supplier on Ebay to use as emitters. I could use red lasers but it looks like the Terminator is after my trains.
I also build my own N scale parking lot lights, I attached a pic of one that simulates sodium lights.
I recently retired and plan on upgrading my test equipment. Right now I have a 20 year old Hitachi scope. I'd like to get the Rigol DS 2072 and maybe a Rigol DM3058 too.
Glad to be here.