Comments on: DCC and Tracks Setup https://blog.model-train-help.com/2012/07/dcc-and-tracks-setup-2.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=dcc-and-tracks-setup-2 Model railroads and model trains Fri, 16 Nov 2012 07:41:50 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 By: Grant https://blog.model-train-help.com/2012/07/dcc-and-tracks-setup-2.html#comment-1397 Wed, 04 Jul 2012 22:23:59 +0000 http://blog.model-train-help.com/?p=2111#comment-1397 A medium size layout as you suggested would require for power source of around 16v and a amp output of 3 to 5. DCC control brand is your choice based on funds, but just the one booster controller will do the job. All brands apart from marklin (center-rail pickup) will operate this includes most type/brands of decoders fitted to locos. Wiring is very simple, 2 base wires from the controller around the layout and feeder wires up to the track every meter. I have a 12 x 6 meter layout running off 1 power pack with a 3amp output and 1 Digitrax DSC100 controller with nil issue providing a constant 13.7 v to the track and with 4 sound decodered loco running, my amp doesn’t exceed 1.5 check it out at nzrmodeling.webs.com
Regards Grant

]]> By: Lynn https://blog.model-train-help.com/2012/07/dcc-and-tracks-setup-2.html#comment-1388 Mon, 02 Jul 2012 04:11:09 +0000 http://blog.model-train-help.com/?p=2111#comment-1388 1. Read, ask clubs and members in your area or go to a train show.
2. ONE Control station, unless you want to break the bank. Wiring is more important.
3. All brands as long as they are DCC and gauge (size), ho for example.
4. NO, Marklin is different. All others will run on the same track.

Lynn
president of the hdmmrc, all DCC

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