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General questions about DCC systems & decoders, including information for newbies. Manufacturer agnostic.

  1. 2 Power Cab cabs on 1 power Cab system?

    I have the basic NCE Power Cab system. I can buy another used Power Cab system for about what a second cab would cost. My question is; Will the...

    Started by Sean Barry, 8th Sep 2010 04:55 PM
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    CSXRobert
    8th Sep 2010 05:48 PM Go to last post

  2. Stationary Sound

    TD asked me to elaborate on my comment about having a sound decoder under my layout rather than inside a locomotive, so here goes. When I bought...

    Started by code40, 24th Aug 2010 09:49 PM
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    4th Sep 2010 11:26 PM Go to last post

  3. Stationary sound?

    I've been playing around with a MRC 8000 sound generator run through a guitar amp that has reverb. The effect I'm trying to get is four units going...

    Started by conrail_1, 14th Mar 2007 12:13 AM
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    Bryan
    2nd Sep 2010 06:58 PM Go to last post

  4. Does DS64 connect to PowerCab Bus?

    How do I connect my Digitrax DS64 up to my NCE Power Cab.? Digitrax has a Loco Net and Power Cab has Cab Bus. Are they the same and can I just...

    Started by Sleeper, 17th Aug 2010 07:33 PM
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    TwinDad
    25th Aug 2010 08:41 PM Go to last post

  5. Question Another DCC questions tread

    TD posted - "I can answer one of your other questions, though... As long as (a) you were consistent with the right/left rail wiring of your blocks,...

    Started by NDJim, 24th Aug 2010 12:07 PM
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    25th Aug 2010 08:50 AM Go to last post

  6. There are many gaps in my knowledge of DCC......

    ......Here is one. When someone refers to a 'sound decoder', is this decoder additional to the control decoder? .... or is it a full function...

    Started by MooseID, 23rd Aug 2010 03:04 PM
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    JohnMD
    24th Aug 2010 04:32 PM Go to last post

  7. loco (Kato c44-9w) runs much slower in reverse

    I have 5 kato c44-9ws, all with MRC 1644's. One or two of them run slower in reverse, much slower. I've messed around with trim values, but doesn't...

    Started by hayeswo, 23rd Aug 2010 10:22 PM
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    mmyers
    24th Aug 2010 05:06 AM Go to last post

  8. Smile DCC in a Box by Reality Reduced

    I'm back with a new and different project. I'm building a DCC system in a box to power my home NTrak layout as well as to take to NTrak shows to...

    Started by bicknell, 21st May 2010 07:21 PM
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    dstuard
    23rd Aug 2010 04:18 PM Go to last post

  9. Digitrax sound decoder SDN144

    Anyone have any first hand use of the Digitraxx SDN144 series sound decoders? Looking to see just what they have to offer. Good, Bad and (or) Ugly. ...

    Started by woodone, 23rd Aug 2010 02:52 PM
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    woodone
    23rd Aug 2010 02:52 PM Go to last post

  10. Looking for ideas to solder motor contacts in Athearn P59PHI

    I’m installing a Digitrax DZ125 decoder and looking for ideas on how to solder to the motor brush contacts. I’m using the instructions found at...

    Started by Sleeper, 15th Aug 2010 10:57 PM
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    Bryan
    16th Aug 2010 08:56 PM Go to last post

  11. Accessory power from DCC bus...

    I was just soapboxing on another thread about wasted power running LEDs off 12V instead of 5V, and I had an idea. After our success with Bicknell's...

    Started by TwinDad, 12th Aug 2010 11:58 PM
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    16th Aug 2010 08:26 PM Go to last post

  12. Talking One crazy loco

    I just got my DCC system running on my old Kato layout and was trying it out. Everything is running pretty good except an Atlas with the factory Lenz...

    Started by Sleeper, 13th Aug 2010 04:54 PM
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    seanm
    16th Aug 2010 01:24 PM Go to last post

  13. JMRI PanelPro question.

    I am a total PanelPro noob, and can't figure out how to do part of what I want for my layout. I have PSX-1's, which have outputs for "block...

    Started by bicknell, 15th Aug 2010 02:54 PM
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    15th Aug 2010 05:30 PM Go to last post

  14. Locomotive consisting

    I hope I posted this in the right place but I have a question about consisting locomotives. Is the a particular direction trailing locomotives should...

    Started by REM37411, 3rd Jul 2010 07:55 PM
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    Sleeper
    15th Aug 2010 10:14 AM Go to last post

  15. DCC programming track

    Hi all How do I wire a programming track up, to be part of the layout Thanks

    Started by stu30, 16th Jun 2010 11:58 AM
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    epumph
    12th Aug 2010 09:29 AM Go to last post

  16. thinking about the switch to dcc and looking for advice

    Ok, So as I'm expanding my layout, I'm thinking about switching to dcc. I made the (dumb?) decision in the beginning that I wasn't going the DCC...

    Started by phildlight, 9th Aug 2010 06:04 PM
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    seanm
    10th Aug 2010 11:53 PM Go to last post

  17. Yet another "Which DCC System?" Thread...

    OK, here we go again. I just learned that we'll be getting an unexpected bonus at work. Guess what I'm going to spend part of it on?? :D :D So...

    Started by TwinDad, 27th Jul 2010 11:47 PM
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    8th Aug 2010 11:48 AM Go to last post

  18. Start Speed and Advanced Consisting?

    Ok I have 2 smooth running locos here. Both start creeping smoothly at speed step 1. add them to an advanced consist and they don't start moving...

    Started by davejt, 1st Aug 2010 11:42 AM
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    davejt
    2nd Aug 2010 03:02 AM Go to last post

  19. Using an Aurora power supplies w/jump ports from Zephyr?

    I have 2 older Aurora transformers would they work with the Zephry jump ports. Aurora, Model#259 Input 115v-60 cycles Output: 17VDC 18VAC 10...

    Started by Newbie51, 26th Jul 2010 11:21 PM
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    ChicagoNW
    27th Jul 2010 10:32 PM Go to last post

  20. Unable to program Atlas installed DCC chip with MRC

    Does anyone know why I am unable to program a factory installed DCC chip in two atlas loco's I have

    Started by lindell806, 23rd Jul 2010 12:25 PM
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    jpwisc
    26th Jul 2010 09:38 PM Go to last post

  21. DCC from my phone

    What an amazing time in technology we have right now. This evening, I was controlling a train from my cell phone. I have JMRI Decoder Pro...

    Started by seanm, 25th Jul 2010 01:02 AM
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    XF-15DCC
    25th Jul 2010 07:33 PM Go to last post

  22. Decoder identification

    I recently purchased a KATO Locomotive and it had a Decoder installed. Can anyone identifiy this decoder (pic attached) by brand and possibly model?...

    Started by Doug K, 18th Mar 2010 05:58 PM
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    25th Jul 2010 07:29 PM Go to last post

  23. Will a DCC engine run on DC layout?

    I searched for this and could not find anything, so...I just received my first DCC locomotive, Atlas Trainmaster.:D I have ordered a NCE PowerCab But...

    Started by Sean Barry, 17th Jul 2010 02:08 PM
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    Sean Barry
    24th Jul 2010 10:22 AM Go to last post

  24. Attn: Seanm RE: programing

    Hi Sean... In Becknell's excellant post, DCC in a Box, you said in post #9 that you are programing engines through a decoder with the motor output...

    Started by Michael Whiteman, 22nd Jul 2010 04:07 AM
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    seanm
    23rd Jul 2010 10:42 AM Go to last post

  25. First Decoder Install ???

    I'm doing my first decoder install on a Kato PA-1 with a Digitrax DN163K0a decoder, In reading the instructions it says to place kapton tape over the...

    Started by JohnMD, 20th Jul 2010 02:08 PM
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    JohnMD
    22nd Jul 2010 08:04 AM Go to last post
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