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\n 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. <\/p>\n

From the Publisher <\/p>\n

\"DCC\"DCC <\/p>\n

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. <\/p>\n

\n \"Basics\"Basics <\/p>\n

Choose the right DCC system for your layout. <\/p>\n

\n \"Programming\"Programming <\/p>\n

Use readily available software to program decoders. <\/p>\n

\n \"DCC\"DCC <\/p>\n

Select and install decoders in locomotives. <\/p>\n

\n \"Properly\"Properly <\/p>\n

Properly wire a layout for DCC. <\/p>\n

Publisher \u200f : \u200e Firecrown Media
Publication date \u200f : \u200e August 24, 2024
Language \u200f : \u200e English
Print length \u200f : \u200e 96 pages
ISBN-10 \u200f : \u200e 1627009957
ISBN-13 \u200f : \u200e 978-1627009959
Item Weight \u200f : \u200e 9.8 ounces
Reading age \u200f : \u200e 18 years and up
Dimensions \u200f : \u200e 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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