Not trying to start an argument, but what about some of the other control systems out there. I am working on designing my first real layout with a control system. Many years ago I had the standard DC operating system for a Marklen train set. Haven't had one since. However for the last couple of years since my Wife and I have moved into a house with space for a layout, I have been looking into starting one. I have read tons of articles and watched hours of video on how to build a layout and how to control trains. I was amazed after reading about DCC. Man, controling two trains on the same layout without having to turn off sections of track. Then I read about Ring Engineering products. Seems simple to run. I think when I do start doing my layout, I'll go with Ring Engineering Ststem. I have read a lot about both DCC and Ring Engineering and in my humble opinion, Ring Wins.