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DCC has revolutionized model railroad operations. This book explains the basics of DCC systems and components, provides guidelines for choosing and installing a system, and shows how to install and program decoders. Learn how to properly wire a layout for DCC, convert an older DC-block-control layout to DCC, install or upgrade decoders in locomotives including sound decoders and speakers, use readily available software to program decoders, and control your trains using a smartphone or tablet.
From the Publisher
Digital Command Control (DCC) has revolutionized model railroad operations. In the all-new book, DCC & Model Railroading, expert author Allan Gartner explains the basics of DCC systems and components, provides guidelines for choosing and installing a system, and shows how to install and program decoders.
Choose the right DCC system for your layout.
Use readily available software to program decoders.
Select and install decoders in locomotives.
Properly wire a layout for DCC.
Publisher : Firecrown Media
Publication date : August 24, 2024
Language : English
Print length : 96 pages
ISBN-10 : 1627009957
ISBN-13 : 978-1627009959
Item Weight : 9.8 ounces
Reading age : 18 years and up
Dimensions : 8.1 x 0.3 x 10.6 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #87,590 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #8 in Model Trains
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