An introduction to DCC

[roythegrass]

There will be a few members like me who are new to model railways or are using analogue and considering changing to DCC. I can recommend this recent video on youtube - it's informative and Nigel Burkin is highly knowledgeable and articulate without being too technical.
At nearly three hours long I've watched the video in 30 minute segments over the past week and, being an old duffer, have had to replay a few sections several times before it sank in!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PRynyMy9bYU

Roy

 

[Chrissaf]

Roy, how spooky. I came across this very video only yesterday. I did consider posting it, but at nearly 3 hours long I decided against it. I must be honest, I only watched the first 12 minutes of it, but if the other 2 hours 44 minutes of it follow a similar quality, then I think it will be informative for many DCers considering DCC.

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The tall DCC guy seems to have done a lot or preparation before the camera started rolling. Incidentally, I then found that the same YouTuber has created a series of videos. They all seem to be multi-hour long, so I have not watched them either. But the topics covered based on the video title / description do seem to be comprehensive.

[choralc]

This is a part of a series of 'Right Track' videos by Activity Media. No longer selling. Glad to see them on line.

Contents of the DVD    Converting a DC layout to DCC    Entry level DCC systems    Mid-range DCC systems    Advanced DCC systems    Compatibility and Compliance    Fitting decoders – Diesels    Fitting decoders – Steam    Fitting Decoders – Kit-built Locos    Basic Programming

 

Confused and mystified by the new technologies and opportunities of Digital Command Control?You’re not alone, and those mysteries are fully explained and de-bunked in great detail by Nigel Burkin – a specialist in DCC systems and operation.In conversation with Tony Wright, Nigel leads you along a clear path of understanding of: entry level products, their advantages and limitations, more sophisticated units, how to fit decoders into locomotives – electric, diesel, steam and even kit-built motive power, converting an analogue DC layout to DCC, programming and the numerous benefits of DCC control.Whether you are starting a new layout or thinking of converting an existing one, this 3 hour programme removes the mystique and will lead you to a real appreciation of DCC systems, their benefits and disadvantages.In Right Track 9 – also available from this site - Nigel considers more complex installations, operations, point-work, lighting systems, sound and smoke.