Comments on: DCC Wiring Question https://blog.model-train-help.com/2014/11/dcc-wiring-question.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=dcc-wiring-question Model railroads and model trains Sat, 22 Nov 2014 12:43:18 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 By: Gerald McCauley https://blog.model-train-help.com/2014/11/dcc-wiring-question.html#comment-7991 Sat, 22 Nov 2014 12:43:18 +0000 http://blog.model-train-help.com/?p=3325#comment-7991 In reply to Jay Ross.

Thanks Jay. Greatly appreciated

]]> By: Jay Ross https://blog.model-train-help.com/2014/11/dcc-wiring-question.html#comment-7968 Wed, 19 Nov 2014 15:30:09 +0000 http://blog.model-train-help.com/?p=3325#comment-7968 In reply to Jerry.

I looked over the DCC wiring book that is in this online blog, and it has all of the information you need, I recommend getting the book advertised here.

]]> By: Jerry https://blog.model-train-help.com/2014/11/dcc-wiring-question.html#comment-7946 Tue, 18 Nov 2014 13:06:35 +0000 http://blog.model-train-help.com/?p=3325#comment-7946 In reply to Jay Ross.

Thanks Jay. Do you recommend any literature or instruction books on doing the actual step by step wiring? Jerry

]]> By: Jerry https://blog.model-train-help.com/2014/11/dcc-wiring-question.html#comment-7945 Tue, 18 Nov 2014 13:04:28 +0000 http://blog.model-train-help.com/?p=3325#comment-7945 In reply to Stephen G.

Thanks Stephen but one question: will the books you recommend give me step by step instructions on doing the actual wiring? So many of the help books talk about DCC but do not show how to specifically do the job. Thanks for your help and response..Jerry

]]> By: Jay Ross https://blog.model-train-help.com/2014/11/dcc-wiring-question.html#comment-7888 Fri, 14 Nov 2014 18:15:17 +0000 http://blog.model-train-help.com/?p=3325#comment-7888 I still use blocks, and block on/off switches. Several reasons. I run DCC & DC on my layout, but being able to turn blocks on and off makes it easier to isolate problems like short circuits. Also I like having block “Occupied” indicators, and you must have isolated blocks to do so. When I park trains anywhere on the layout, I can switch them off to conserve power for other sections. I run a power buss with heavy gauge wire, around the layout, where each block is tapped into the buss. I use Atlas Selector switches to control the blocks because they are simple and easy to use. This may not be the preferred method, but it works for me. and it still allows me to run DC if I want too.

]]> By: Stephen G https://blog.model-train-help.com/2014/11/dcc-wiring-question.html#comment-7841 Wed, 12 Nov 2014 00:49:45 +0000 http://blog.model-train-help.com/?p=3325#comment-7841 Jerry have a look at this site http://www.dccmodeltrains.org/DCC-wiring.html

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