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This is really a matter of personal choice and what you want to get out of your model railway.
There is a lot to be said for DCC as it allows you to control your locos with more accuracy and true to life performance, such as acceleration, deceleration, top speed and directional lighting.
DCC also lets you add sound to add even more realism.
There are many railway modellers who prefer the more traditional analogue system, which can give as much pleasure as DCC. And it has been the mainstay of model railways for best part of 100 years. It is also easier to set up.
If you are just starting out in the hobby it may be worth reading up on what system may be best for you or ask for advice at your local model shop as the choice will depend on what you want from your layout, the size of it, the number of engines you want to run and possibly your budget!
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