Headcorn00 Posted December 18, 2020 Share Posted December 18, 2020 I am new to this hobby and I have just started building the layout I have a couple of DCC fitted trains that I want to run on my DC track. Will I be ok? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
96RAF Posted December 18, 2020 Share Posted December 18, 2020 Yes you will be OK running DCC locos on a DC track- if the decoders have DC running enabled. Some recent Hornby decoders are supplied with DC running disabled by default and to change this you either need a DCC controller, a friend with a controller or a local model shop or club who would do this for you. What you may notice is the loco will take a bit more throttle to get going as the decoder has to see a certain level of voltage on track to boot it up, then it has to decide that it is on a DC track and needs to work with that command. All this of course takes place in no time at all once you have given it a bit of throttle. What you must not do is put a DC loco on a DCC track as you run the risk of burning the motor out even if it just stands there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinB Posted December 18, 2020 Share Posted December 18, 2020 An important point, make sure your controller is a reasonably modern type, not an old H&M type, or early Triang type. These controllers don't have very good regulated outputs with high voltages which can damage the DCC decoders. If it is a decent regulated type driven by electronics rather then no issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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