To DCC, or to not DCC

[Puddlejumper]

I would stick with DC. While DCC has many advantages, your criteria of only a few locos, and only 1 operator at a time, really you could get by just fine with DC. In a couple years, when your budget increases, you can very easily convert a DC layout to DCC if you choose.

I even have an MRC power pack I will send you if it will help out.

dave