Can DCC equipped trains run on DC?
DCC loco’s can run on a DC system. At the factory the default value for a decoder is to have the loco run on both DCC and DC. The user can change this value so the loco can only run on DCC if he wishes to do so.
Is DC and DCC track the same?
DC trains are controlled by varying the voltage supplied to the track. DCC trains have a constant voltage supplied to the track, and trains are controlled using a DCC decoder fitted to the locomotives. In DCC, multiple trains can be controlled independently.
Does TTS sound work on DC?
The locomotive itself can be operated on a DC/analogue layout if you wish but none of the sounds will play. Since TTS decoders can only play up to two sound files at once, you can only have the running sound and one individual sound playing at once.
How does DCC sound work?
Sounds are independently controlled and callable via mapped function keys on a DCC controller. DCC ready trains can be converted by directly plugging a DCC Sound decoder in to an NEM socket, and non DCC trains will need to have the decoder hard wired. A speaker is then installed to complete the conversion.
Is DCC better than DC?
DC is simple for basic track layouts, and if there are any problems it is usually easier to fix than DCC. However, if you are looking for a greater level of flexibility, have the budget, and want the extra electronics such as the smoke, then DCC is certainly the better option.
What is TTS fitted?
What is TTS? TTS stands for Twin Track Sound. This means that the decoder comes equipped with two sound channels which allows simultaneous play of full locomotive exhaust sounds (chuff, engine revs etc.) as well as individual sounds e.g. whistles, horns, brakes, wheel slip etc.
What does a DCC decoder do?
Each locomotive is equipped with a multifunction DCC decoder that takes the signals from the track and, after rectification, routes power to the electric motor as requested. Power can also be routed to lights, smoke generators, and sound generators.
Can a DCC engine be run on a regular train?
If it is, you’re running trains. Yes you can run “some” DCC engines on regular DC if it has a dual mode decoder. Dual mode means that it can be run on DC as well as DCC. Most dual mode sound decoders can still use a lot of the sounds but you will have to have the paperwork to figure all of the sound activation’s.
How to run DCC locos on DC setup?
Third not every dcc decoder is setup to run by default in dual mode…you need a dcc system to program cv29 to allow it on a few oddball decoders. Safe bets for out of the box dcc dc operation are: Bachmann dcc-ready, qsi decoders, and soundtraxx decoders. Im sure others can chime in about loksound and tcs.
Can a DCC decoder work on a DC engine?
Normally DCC decoders are designed to also work on DC power. I can’t think of any engines that come DCC-equipped from the factory that don’t use a ‘dual-mode’ decoder, or any decoders that aren’t OK with running on DC. However, if it’s a sound-equipped engine, it will most likely have a much higher current draw than his DC engines.
Can a DC power block be used on a DC train?
It is true that the electrical blocking system keeps the DCC system isolated from the DC power packs/throttles. But that is not guaranteed when you run the trains. Having any rolling stock, engine or cars with metal wheels, crosses between a DC power block and a DCC powered block will place the two system electrically in parallel with each other.
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