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William Brillinger:
Yes Tim, it was your words that inspired me to write that. Thanks!
darryl.trains:
For me, electronics was the way to go in model railroading as like everyone else I had just plain DC control to start with and that was it for the time being. Then I ran across Keller Engineering for a start in Electronic engine control. Quite a feature for it's time but time was really short as along came DCC with NMRA standards. All well and good so I jumped into DCC and even tho it had interesting features, I didn't like the programing and trying to remember the CV's, well some of them, was not my bag. I was thankful that NMRA did make the standards and still do but now they are promoting LCC as DCC is overloaded or so to speak.
My first change cost me dearly as I had pile of Keller Engineering products that I disposed long ago. The demand was there, due to the higher initial cost, for cheap used parts.. It was easy to find a new home even tho I took a direct hit..
So many moons went by and then I discovered RP. And you must now know the rest of the story.
RP will last me until the final train pulls out and hopeful not too soon, NOT too soon.
I find this banter amusing but very useful as long as it doesn't get ugly and so far it has been nice. I guess the asbestos suit will hang in the closet until needed at some future discussion that might be getting rather warm?
Y'all have phun ya hear? The old fardt in Yuma
Joel B.:
Hi All
After reading the whole MRH post, it made me think for a moment. My take on it was that he really didn't want a solution. You guys did a very good job and were very polite, offering him just what he was asking for. Instead he came back with age old arguments. Well you tried and I doubt he will look in to RP although he might like it. Then again I doubt he would admit it.
Enjoy your day
Joel B.
William Brillinger:
--- Quote ---My take on it was that he really didn't want a solution.
Well you tried and I doubt he will look in to RP although he might like it.
--- End quote ---
Your observation is likely correct, however the conversation has significant value to the RailPro community in that it has already been read by 400+ other individuals who may not feel the same way. Even if the OP isn't interested, odds are that others will be kicking the tires soon.
Alan:
Stuck on an insanely boring late day conference call today I read the recent comments on the MRH thread.
Bill, you may want to take a look at Jeff's price comparison comment as it is unfair to RP dealers such as you. Jeff's opinion, being a MRH staff member, may carry more influence than one from a common forum member. Jeff includes a module price in the RP calculations but not in any of the DCC calculations. Jeff is a DCC user so I understand why he would look through a "conversion to" lens and for existing DCC owners that is okay. However, his equipment list for DCC reads as if the person has no equipment i.e. for a person just starting out. I am puzzled how a person just starting out can run DCC trains with no decoder. As Jeff demonstrates, RP is the least expensive wireless system available. It would have an even bigger advantage if he didn't include a module.
In other news, Dave did no favors for ECoS by posting the video (or ESU themselves for making it). Have you watched it? It is still just as complicated as any other DCC but with a pretty face. $1400 for that??? Fuhgeddaboudit.
Jacob, very nice comment. Rotary phone to iPhone pretty much sums it up!
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