DCC & Model Railroading

DCC & Model Railroading

In DCC & Model Railroading, expert author Allan Gartner explains the basics of DCC systems and components, provides guidelines for choosing and installing a system, and shows how to install and program decoders.

In this book, you'll learn how to:

• Choose the right DCC system for your layout.
• Properly wire a layout for DCC.
• Select and install decoders in locomotives.
• Use readily available software to program decoders.
• And much more!

• Introduction
• Chapter 1: Basics of DCC.
• Chapter 2: Decoders
• Chapter 3: Programming decoders and CVs
• Chapter 4: Sound decoders
• Chapter 5: DecoderPro and JMRI
• Chapter 6: Accessory decoders
• Chapter 7: Layout wiring for DCC
• Chapter 8: Reverse loops
• Chapter 9: Turnout wiring and control
• Chapter 10: Block detection