Researched, then did some more research, final decision is Digitrax EVOX Evolution, will be purchased mid February, don’t tell my wife…
Okay, you've made your choice (and it looks like a
great one!). Based off the look of your layout (nice work on that, too!), and the fact that you want to run up to 10 locos at a time, I would recommend getting the larger power supply just so you never have to worry.
I started with DC. Went to Block wiring so I could run more than one loco. Then I decided to jump into DCC. I went with the MRC Prodigy
Express set up. The more I used it, the more I both affirmed my choice and regretted it at the same time. The MRC system is really easy to understand in comparison to others, but is also limited in many ways. Like the others have said, buy
cheap and be disappointed. As my layout grew, I out grew my command system and I had to reconsider. I ended up buying and installing a booster (the extra power also helped solve some issued I have with the cheaper, lower powered system) and am now working on converting everything to a whole new system -
RailPro. This system also, like any other, has it's ups and downs, but
NOTHING beats it for consisting loco!
You have made a
great choice that will do everything you want. Take your time, read the manual, get used to confusing things like programming CV's (take a bit, but you'll get it), and enjoy with no regrets.