Old Bob Posted September 28, 2016 Share Posted September 28, 2016 I purchased a DCC layout having several DCC Hornby stock .The point are motorised.If I diconnect the DCC plug (tempory)and attempted to fix a DC Hornby R 602 power connectimg clip to the track .could I run my Anologue locos ? Any advice would help as I am no modeller. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flashbang Posted September 28, 2016 Share Posted September 28, 2016 Hi I assume your points are Analogue operated not DCC? Then... So long as you remove all the DCC power connections going to the DCC console then you can use either the digital power clip or the DC power clip if wished fed from the DC controller.To Note... NEVER allow DC and DCC to mix on the layout. Serious and possibly terminal damage will be done to one or both systems!Do not use the DC power clip with DCC though, as it has an internal capacitor which will seriously effect DCC running if the capacitor is not removed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigskybirds Posted September 28, 2016 Share Posted September 28, 2016 You must remember to remove all your DC locomotives from the track before going back to DCC operation or you will damage their motors.I use DPDT switches to switch my tracks from DC to DCC, but much prefer DC running. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yelrow Posted September 28, 2016 Share Posted September 28, 2016 Surely points may well be affected also, unless on non DCC operation, or am i as usual missing something. john Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Bob Posted September 28, 2016 Author Share Posted September 28, 2016 Surely points may well be affected also, unless on non DCC operation, or am i as usual missing something. johnThe points on this layout I assume non DCC Thy operate by levers and have a separate mains plug . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Bob Posted September 28, 2016 Author Share Posted September 28, 2016 Hi I assume your points are Analogue operated not DCC? Then... So long as you remove all the DCC power connections going to the DCC console then you can use either the digital power clip or the DC power clip if wished fed from the DC controller.To Note... NEVER allow DC and DCC to mix on the layout. Serious and possibly terminal damage will be done to one or both systems!Do not use the DC power clip with DCC though, as it has an internal capacitor which will seriously effect DCC running if the capacitor is not removed!Thanks for all the info I will take great care now Might be better to get a DC only layout . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Bob Posted September 28, 2016 Author Share Posted September 28, 2016 You must remember to remove all your DC locomotives from the track before going back to DCC operation or you will damage their motors.I use DPDT switches to switch my tracks from DC to DCC, but much prefer DC running.Thanks for that advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yelrow Posted September 28, 2016 Share Posted September 28, 2016 RLC, hi, thats what i have, Actually, a large DCC layout, and a smaller , Just, DCC one. If you go that way, you could make your points run happily from DCC, with appropriate accessory, and use your present motorised ones on your DC layout, if that makes sense. Forum, is very DCC Driven as most members only appear to run DCC, but a few very knowledgeable guys still run DC, so you will happily be able to get full advice on both methods. Forum is again split on points, as many run with DCC point decoders, while others swear by your motorised system. john Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spireblade Posted September 28, 2016 Share Posted September 28, 2016 I run mainly DCC but I have 2 totally isolated tracks which I can put whichever source I want into to power them. I run the signals and points via Railmaster and take the power to them from the DCC tracks.As long as the tracks are totally isolated from each other(including points!!) then you can integrate both systems into your layout. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDS Posted September 28, 2016 Share Posted September 28, 2016 ... Might be better to get a DC only layout .If you are content to control the track, go for DC.If you want to control the Trains, go for DCC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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