brian_bentley Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 Hi everyone.It's that newbie again.I have just sorted myself a decent secondhand laptop with windows 7prem as the op's system.and am now seeking the railmaster and elink.However (always one isn't there) having read up on the RM and Elink it does say you can control the points (turnouts) for your lay out using the computer. But somewhere else (god too much info) I read that deciders are needed..So I will now sit back and await your helpful replys.Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rog RJ Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 Yes you need a points and accessory decoder, sometimes called a stationary decoder to operate the point motors.The Laptop or PC sends a signal to the Elink to say that point "X" needs to be operated, the Elink (or Elite if that is used instead of the Elink) then sends a DCC signal via the track or DCC bus to the accessory decoder which then operates the point motor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graskie Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 You need decoders, Brian. Hornby have been experiencing enormous delays in producing supplies in recent times, though, and currently have none in stock. You might pick up some on eBay, for instance, though. They have 4 connections for 4 points, although you can operate a crossover of two points with just one connection. Alternative makes are also available and others can advise you there. Have a look through related threads and see what has been said so far about this subject. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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