Comments on: DCC Locomotives Operated On DC

By: Frank B

Frank B — Wed, 06 Oct 2021 19:46:43 +0000

Most DCC locos and decoders are designed to run perfectly happily on either on DC or DCC, but as Hervey says, the function must be enabled in the decoder. This is usually already done by the factory on new DCC locos.
However, when running on DC, the DCC loco will not move at low track voltages, because the decoder needs a certain minimum voltage to start working.

By: Bill Fallon

Bill Fallon — Wed, 06 Oct 2021 17:13:55 +0000

I wouldn’t think so since running on DC has been around long before DCC was ever though of. Then again it’s just a guess. With these electronic things today you never know. Crazy world.

By: Richard Walter

Richard Walter — Wed, 06 Oct 2021 14:46:12 +0000

Many engines have a duel-mode decoder which will permit DC operation. If not, you’ll burn out an expensive decoder.

By: Ron Scannell

Ron Scannell — Wed, 06 Oct 2021 12:14:50 +0000

I think you have use address 3 to run a dcc engine on dc

By: Hervey

Hervey — Wed, 06 Oct 2021 02:46:06 +0000

George,
Depending on the decoder and how it is programmed you can run a DCC engine on DC. No damage should ensue but do this for short duration. The decoder has to configured (programmed) to run on DC current which is easily accomplished by setting CV29 to run on both power supplies.