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Locomotive Speed Controls

December 19 2014

Because DCC is a digital system, discrete speed steps define...

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Locomotive Address

December 19 2014

Because DCC is a digital system, discrete speed steps define...

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Mobile Decoder

December 19 2014

These are the "chips" that go in the locomotives 🙂...

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Decoder

December 19 2014

Mobile Decoders Stationary Decoders READ ALSO (MOBILE DECODER) Locomotive Address...

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Throttle

December 19 2014

Most DCC Throttles (also knows as Cabs) are different from...

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Booster

December 19 2014

Boosters (also called Power Boosters, Power Stations) take the DCC...

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Command Station

December 19 2014

Basic Command Stations Control speed and direction of a limited...

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Power Supply

December 19 2014

All DCC systems require an external power supply. Power Supply...

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DCC Systems Components

December 19 2014

All DCC systems are made up of various components that...

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Can I MU Locomotives?

December 19 2014

DCC systems offer three choices for consist control: The Basic...

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How Can I Customize Each Loco's Performance?

December 19 2014

Each decoder installed in your locomotives can be programmed to...

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How Many Trains Can I Operate?

December 19 2014

The actual number of trains you can run is determined...

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DCC Frequently Asked Questions

December 19 2014

How many trains can I operate? How can I customize...

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DCC Glossary

December 19 2014

A Accessory decoder A decoder that is not intended to...

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Basic Principles - How Does It Work?

December 19 2014

SHORT SUMMARY With Digital Command Control (DCC) you use a...

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DCC Advantages

December 19 2014

Operation is far more exciting with each train running independently....

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NMRA Standard

December 19 2014

The NMRA Digital Command Control Standard defines the basic communications...

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How Is DCC Different from DC?

December 19 2014

Multiple Train Control Using Digital Command Control With DCC, train...

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DCC Origin

December 19 2014

The origins of DCC can be traced back to 1940s...

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What Is DCC?

December 19 2014

Digital Command Control allows you to operate multiple locomotives independent...

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Conventional DC Operations

December 19 2014

Multiple Train Control Using Conventional Blocking With conventional blocking, train...

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DCC Introduction

December 19 2014

Digital Command Control (DCC) makes reliable and realistic train operation,...

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Tony's Digital Command Control (DCC) Primer Beginner's Guide

December 19 2014

You can download this entire section in one of the...

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PowerPax DCC Programming Booster

December 19 2014

• Buy Here • Installation and Programming (PDF - 123...

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