Hi , I know this is probably a question asked by many about which DCC to go for. Many say its best to try to find which one you like. However I feel as this will be a small exhibition layout maybe a specific system will suit. So here is a breif idea of what the layout is and how it operates.
Modern image with occasional steam special, but mainly Diesel operated to make use of sound and light functions.
Curved end to end layout. Will have a 6 road hidden fiddle yard at one end, coming out of a tunnel into the station limits area. There will be one small servicing siding and one small freight siding for a couple of vans. This will comprise of two platforms with the roads in the middle, with one of the roads leading further off to a single freight online line on a quay with two sidings with points to create a passing loop.
The station are will be signalled with Dapol SR semaphore signals and the quay branch with two aspect colour light.
I will be using a Model Signal Engineering lever frame to operate the points and signals. For the signals the idea is to link the frame bottom are to a slide switch, so when the lever is moved it operates the switch. Would this work with DCC?
There will be one analogue loco and the rest will be dcc. A maximum of 15 locomotives/multiple units.
I will have the station and buildings fitted with lights.
So with these features in mind is there a specific system this would be suited to?
Hope you may be able to guide me.
Thank you
Gary