For someone (me) who hasn't committed to any form of layout control and doesn't
have an operational layout to modify, this battery technology is a very
interesting option. If I had a fleet of existing DCC locos and a layout wired
for the same I might not be as excited about it...but I don't.
So, I don't have to deal with this conversion issue as I'm just erecting
benchwork and anything that can save me time and get me running trains sooner
is good. Sure, I'll still have a buss running the full length of the layout for
any electrical needs, but not dropping feeders every 3ft (the way I would do it
if I was going DC or DCC) should be a real time saver.
I've been following battery power for many years, but only recently has it
become small enough to be completely self contained in most locos. And like a
snowball rolling down hill it seems to be gaining momentum with technology
advancements every day. Will it ever replace DC and DCC...probably not...but
who thought DCC, cellphones, computers and the internet would be where they are
today.
I've been operating (playing) trains since the very early 50's and a technology
that allows the locomotive to operate almost anywhere without dependence on
clean rails, a tethered power pack or a ton of special wiring is appealing to
me.
And, just think, if tinsel falls on the rails I won't have that snap, crackle,
pop and a whiff of ozone to contend with. Wasn't that great! VBG.
Butch Holtgrieve
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