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DCC Equipped Engines
Bobby asks readers:
“I have been looking at N Scale engines on line and noticed that they, for the most part, are DCC equipped. Can they be run on regular analog DC or do they need to be modified?”
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Most of the new stuff will run DC or DCC, but some older factory DCC won’t run on DC as is. If the product description doesn’t specify, it’s best to email the manufacturer to get clarification. Most companies are happy to answer your questions about their products, and some have forums where you can get many questions answered. Hope this helps.
Within the last 5 yrs. u can run DCC on a DC sys. Doesn’t matter what decorder is in it Im talking N scale HO has been doing it longer. Ive had N SCALE FOR about 6 yrs and HO for about 25 yrs. all DC. Ive haven’t found any N SCALE DCC that woundn’t run on DC.