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  1. DCC: An acronym for Digital Command Control, a standard created by the #NMRA

    DCC controls locomotives, therefore trains, in a more realistic fashion than a rheostat.

    - Permits multiple locomotives to operate independently on a layout.
    - A locomotive's headlight, ditch lights, &, other functions to be operated interactively.
    - Allow multiple locomotives to operate cooperatively

    dccwiki.com/Introduction_to_DC
    #ModelRailway #ModelRailways #modeltrain #railroadmodeling

  2. DCC: An acronym for Digital Command Control, a standard created by the #NMRA

    DCC controls locomotives, therefore trains, in a more realistic fashion than a rheostat.

    - Permits multiple locomotives to operate independently on a layout.
    - A locomotive's headlight, ditch lights, &, other functions to be operated interactively.
    - Allow multiple locomotives to operate cooperatively

    dccwiki.com/Introduction_to_DC
    #ModelRailway #ModelRailways #modeltrain #railroadmodeling

  3. DCC: An acronym for Digital Command Control, a standard created by the #NMRA

    DCC controls locomotives, therefore trains, in a more realistic fashion than a rheostat.

    - Permits multiple locomotives to operate independently on a layout.
    - A locomotive's headlight, ditch lights, &, other functions to be operated interactively.
    - Allow multiple locomotives to operate cooperatively

    dccwiki.com/Introduction_to_DC
    #ModelRailway #ModelRailways #modeltrain #railroadmodeling

  4. New Page added to the DCCWiki:

    PECO: Unifrog Double Slip Wiring.

    The double slip adds operational challenges, and can be challenging to wire. There are four connections available, and PECO recommends completely isolating the turnout from adjoining trackage.

    Read more at the DCCWiki:

    dccwiki.com/PECO_Unifrog/Unifr

    #PECO
    #ModelRailway #modelrailroad #ModelRailways #railroadmodeling

  5. New Page added to the DCCWiki:

    PECO: Unifrog Double Slip Wiring.

    The double slip adds operational challenges, and can be challenging to wire. There are four connections available, and PECO recommends completely isolating the turnout from adjoining trackage.

    Read more at the DCCWiki:

    dccwiki.com/PECO_Unifrog/Unifr

    #PECO
    #ModelRailway #modelrailroad #ModelRailways #railroadmodeling

  6. New Page added to the DCCWiki:

    PECO: Unifrog Double Slip Wiring.

    The double slip adds operational challenges, and can be challenging to wire. There are four connections available, and PECO recommends completely isolating the turnout from adjoining trackage.

    Read more at the DCCWiki:

    dccwiki.com/PECO_Unifrog/Unifr

    #PECO
    #ModelRailway #modelrailroad #ModelRailways #railroadmodeling

  7. Layout Command Control

    An adjunct to Digital Command Control, & an #NMRA Standard. Provides a bus for auxiliary functions, reducing load on the throttle network.

    LCC does not require a computer to operate!

    Railroad Model Craftsman has a 3 part series on LCC beginning August 2024

    dcc.wiki/3ybYb
    #ModelRailway #modelrailroad #NMRADCC #railroadmodeling #modeltrain

  8. Layout Command Control

    An adjunct to Digital Command Control, & an #NMRA Standard. Provides a bus for auxiliary functions, reducing load on the throttle network.

    LCC does not require a computer to operate!

    Railroad Model Craftsman has a 3 part series on LCC beginning August 2024

    dcc.wiki/3ybYb
    #ModelRailway #modelrailroad #NMRADCC #railroadmodeling #modeltrain

  9. Layout Command Control

    An adjunct to Digital Command Control, & an #NMRA Standard. Provides a bus for auxiliary functions, reducing load on the throttle network.

    LCC does not require a computer to operate!

    Railroad Model Craftsman has a 3 part series on LCC beginning August 2024

    dcc.wiki/3ybYb
    #ModelRailway #modelrailroad #NMRADCC #railroadmodeling #modeltrain

  10. The DCCWiki is a collaborative reference for #NMRA Digital Command Control.

    You too can contribute content: Share your knowledge!

    dcc.wiki/jtEiO

    #DCC #NMRADCC
    #ModelRailways #ModelRailway
    #modelrailroad #railroadmodeling

  11. The DCCWiki is a collaborative reference for #NMRA Digital Command Control.

    You too can contribute content: Share your knowledge!

    dcc.wiki/jtEiO

    #DCC #NMRADCC
    #ModelRailways #ModelRailway
    #modelrailroad #railroadmodeling

  12. PECO'S UNIFROG is a new turnout design, combining features of the Insulfrog and Electrofrog.

    Supplied as Insulfrog, easily changed to Electrofrog.

    It includes a wire to permit powering the frog. Compatible with #DCC when the instructions are followed.

    dcc.wiki/aHhFH

    #ModelRailway #modelrailroad #Peco #RailwayModelling #railroadmodeling #Trackwork #insulfrog #Electrofrog #Unifrog
    #turnout

  13. PECO'S UNIFROG is a new turnout design, combining features of the Insulfrog and Electrofrog.

    Supplied as Insulfrog, easily changed to Electrofrog.

    It includes a wire to permit powering the frog. Compatible with #DCC when the instructions are followed.

    dcc.wiki/aHhFH

    #ModelRailway #modelrailroad #Peco #RailwayModelling #railroadmodeling #Trackwork #insulfrog #Electrofrog #Unifrog
    #turnout

  14. PECO'S UNIFROG is a new turnout design, combining features of the Insulfrog and Electrofrog.

    Supplied as Insulfrog, easily changed to Electrofrog.

    It includes a wire to permit powering the frog. Compatible with #DCC when the instructions are followed.

    dcc.wiki/aHhFH

    #ModelRailway #modelrailroad #Peco #RailwayModelling #railroadmodeling #Trackwork #insulfrog #Electrofrog #Unifrog
    #turnout

  15. PECO'S UNIFROG is a new turnout design, combining features of the Insulfrog and Electrofrog.

    Supplied as Insulfrog, easily changed to Electrofrog.

    It includes a wire to permit powering the frog. Compatible with #DCC when the instructions are followed.

    dcc.wiki/aHhFH

    #ModelRailway #modelrailroad #Peco #RailwayModelling #railroadmodeling #Trackwork #insulfrog #Electrofrog #Unifrog
    #turnout

  16. PECO'S UNIFROG is a new turnout design, combining features of the Insulfrog and Electrofrog.

    Supplied as Insulfrog, easily changed to Electrofrog.

    It includes a wire to permit powering the frog. Compatible with #DCC when the instructions are followed.

    dcc.wiki/aHhFH

    #ModelRailway #modelrailroad #Peco #RailwayModelling #railroadmodeling #Trackwork #insulfrog #Electrofrog #Unifrog
    #turnout

  17. There are several ways of measuring the voltage on the track with Digital Command Control.

    Its nature means measurements may not reflect reality, and how the measurement is made is important.

    Digital multimeters often give misleading results due to how they actually measure the voltage.

    dcc.wiki/0ZLxg

    #ModelRailway #modelrailroad #NMRA #NMRADCC #RailwayModelling #railroadmodeling

  18. There are several ways of measuring the voltage on the track with Digital Command Control.

    Its nature means measurements may not reflect reality, and how the measurement is made is important.

    Digital multimeters often give misleading results due to how they actually measure the voltage.

    dcc.wiki/0ZLxg

    #ModelRailway #modelrailroad #NMRA #NMRADCC #RailwayModelling #railroadmodeling

  19. There are several ways of measuring the voltage on the track with Digital Command Control.

    Its nature means measurements may not reflect reality, and how the measurement is made is important.

    Digital multimeters often give misleading results due to how they actually measure the voltage.

    dcc.wiki/0ZLxg

    #ModelRailway #modelrailroad #NMRA #NMRADCC #RailwayModelling #railroadmodeling

  20. Trains.com was also part of the deal and will live on.

    Unfortunately the staff layout, the Milwaukee, Racine and Troy (MR&T) will be dismantled as the office building has been sold.

    After 90 years, Kalmbach Media's shareholders have decided to liquidate the company and its assets by end of year.

    #ModelRailway #modelrailroad #modelrailroading #scalemodels #scalemodelling #MilitaryModelling #railroad #railroads #railroadmodeling

  21. Trains.com was also part of the deal and will live on.

    Unfortunately the staff layout, the Milwaukee, Racine and Troy (MR&T) will be dismantled as the office building has been sold.

    After 90 years, Kalmbach Media's shareholders have decided to liquidate the company and its assets by end of year.

    #ModelRailway #modelrailroad #modelrailroading #scalemodels #scalemodelling #MilitaryModelling #railroad #railroads #railroadmodeling

  22. May 1: Kalmbach Media's Model Railroader, Trains, Fine Scale Modeller and related titles sold off. Interview with the new owner and Model Railroader editor David Popp:

    youtube.com/watch?v=9mOrCTG11d

    Kalmbach Media, 90 years.

    #ModelRailway #modelrailroad #modelrailroading #scalemodels #scalemodelling #MilitaryModelling #railroad #railroads #railroadmodeling

  23. May 1: Kalmbach Media's Model Railroader, Trains, Fine Scale Modeller and related titles sold off. Interview with the new owner and Model Railroader editor David Popp:

    youtube.com/watch?v=9mOrCTG11d

    Kalmbach Media, 90 years.

    #ModelRailway #modelrailroad #modelrailroading #scalemodels #scalemodelling #MilitaryModelling #railroad #railroads #railroadmodeling

  24. DCCWiki covers a wide range of topics related to Digital Command Control (DCC) and railroad modelling. Here are some of the topics you can find on DCCWiki:

    1. Introduction to DCC
    2. Selecting a DCC System
    3. Wiring for DCC
    4. Decoders
    5. Command Station Configuration
    6. DCC Standards

    #NMRADCC #railroadmodeling #ModelRailway #modelraiload #digitalcommandcontrol

  25. DCCWiki covers a wide range of topics related to Digital Command Control (DCC) and railroad modelling. Here are some of the topics you can find on DCCWiki:

    1. Introduction to DCC
    2. Selecting a DCC System
    3. Wiring for DCC
    4. Decoders
    5. Command Station Configuration
    6. DCC Standards

    #NMRADCC #railroadmodeling #ModelRailway #modelraiload #digitalcommandcontrol