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This is probably a daft question, but...

Once I'm sorting the wiring, point motors etc; I can start off using basic analogue control to check it all works etc in the meantime before I make the investment in DCC control - as in both will operate on the same wiring.

I'm going to use bus wires around the layout, with every track section live; insulated joiners on the right bits of points etc.

Hi
Not daft at all. In fact a daft question is the one that is not asked!
Yes, you can indeed use Analogue point motor control, even with full DCC loco control. Just keep the wiring totally separate for both systems.

I just want to be able to play trains using an analogue controller before I have funds to invest in DCC.

a good strategy imho......

are you going to rely on points to electrically isolate trains?

there are many of us who still play with DC only trains. Its not a step up to DCC, although, it is an expensive one. Its just a different concept. You drive the train, as opposed to the track. I have just started a major rebuild, 4.25x 2.4 metres, involving two Helixes. All this, will be DC, as i have 100 DC locos. Incorporated, will be a DCC section, utterly self contained. You get more bang for your bucks, in most cases, with DC. On a completely different note, i needed a full box of Peco, 100 flexi, which has become, a bit like Hens teeth. Hattons want £76, plus postage, plus customs, so extortionate, where i live. A model shop in Strasbourg, is offering boxes at £88, no customs, and £6 delivery, plenty of stock. Happy bunny.