Well, I did it.

After researching the options, and getting to enjoy the club's Digitrax layout, I decided to take the plunge and picked up a Zephyr off of EBay, along with a couple of decoders. I also picked up a copy of "Mastering the Digitrax Zephyr" by Loy Spurlock.

So, it looks like it is time to set up a small layout, install some decoders, and get used to working with this new-fangled technology.