I started with g scale in 2010. Prior to that, from my childhood onwards, I collected HO focussing on German railways and neighboring states. To switch to something new when entering into a new scale I focussed on US railways. And after all the US is the home of big railroading.
Initially I had an indoor layout in a loft with a total of 900 feet of track and some 45 or so switches. From day one all was dcc. Starting with Digitrax now I'm using Z21 and the respective app on some mobiles. Switching to WLAN as medium for transmission was key when going outside. After having moved house I built an outdoor layout. I hope you enjoy my videos.