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N DCC Installs Volume 3 <\/strong>is a how-to program about installing Digital Command Control (DCC) decoders into N scale steam locomotives.<\/p>\n

Now available in spectacular digital HD!<\/p>\n

Digital Command Control (DCC) has revolutionized the operation of model trains. DCC offers a level of control over lights, motion, and sound that was not possible with older DC systems.\u00a0 With DCC, each locomotive can operate independently on the same piece of track.\u00a0 DCC makes layout wiring much easier.\u00a0 You don’t need to worry about toggle switches to isolate pieces of track.<\/p>\n

Even though DCC has many benefits, there are some trade offs.\u00a0 Using DCC requires a decoder in each locomotive.\u00a0 While some newer N scale locomotives are available with decoders already installed, many are not.<\/p>\n

Some models are DCC ready but lack a decoder.\u00a0\u00a0 Putting DCC in these models is usually pretty easy.<\/p>\n

However, quite a few N scale steam engines require a bit more work.\u00a0 Some are not DCC ready.\u00a0 Most need more work than a typical diesel.<\/p>\n

In N DCC Installs Volume 3 we\u2019ll tackle 6 real-world examples of DCC installs.\u00a0 We’ll show you how to put tiny decoders into tiny locomotives.\u00a0 We’ll show you how to make use of a capacitor circuit to improve the reliability of locomotives with poor electrical pickup.<\/p>\n

We\u2019ve chosen models produced by some of the most popular N scale manufacturers.\u00a0 Even if our models aren\u2019t exactly like yours, we\u2019ve tried to include enough variety to provide examples of typical issues you\u2019d be likely to encounter while installing your own decoders.<\/p>\n

Often, the headlights in N scale steam engines leave something to be desired.\u00a0 We’ll show you how to make improvements to the lighting.\u00a0 We use small LEDs to make the headlights shine brightly!<\/p>\n

When it will fit, we’ll also show you how to add sound to the models.\u00a0 Even in N scale, small speakers will fit into many tenders.\u00a0 We talk about speaker selection and wiring.\u00a0 Because it’s so important, we also talk about using an appropriate speaker enclosure.<\/p>\n

Even though it may take a bit of work, you can install DCC into just about any N scale steam engine!<\/p>\n

Decoders may change over time as newer technology becomes available.\u00a0 New models will come onto the market.\u00a0 Since all decoders follow the same DCC standard, the installation procedures will remain the same.<\/p>\n

Join us for some N scale model railroading fun!<\/p>\n