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7 DCC system basics:
1. The power on the tracks is not DC but AC.
2. With DCC systems there is full-power on the tracks all the time when the DCC system is switched on. The voltage is not altered to control a locomotives speed.
3. The electricity polarity on the rail does NOT control the direction of the locomotive.
4. DCC systems can communicate with individual locomotives, allowing each loco to be sent its own unique commands without affecting other locos. A DCC system does not need the tracks to be separated into sections.
5. DCC systems make for fun operations of trains. With DCC, there are no toggle switches or control panels to fiddle with.
6. Wiring is generally easier with DCC model train layouts. The larger and more complex train layouts will likely still need a lot of wires, however, these railroad layouts should be easier than would be the case when wiring the equivalent model train layout with DC operating system.
7. DCC typically results in an accurate signal, and there are generally more options to expand the model train layout to allow for future technology advancements. Basically, DCC systems are easier to upgrade and offer more versatility in operations.
For those beginning in the model railroading, a DCC system is usually the wisest option, due to the fact that DCC is the direction in which the hobby is headed.
In basic terms; DCC puts a fixed electrical power to the tracks, whereas with regular DC controls, the throttle delivers variable voltage power to the track. On DCC systems, the decoder inside each engine receives track power and also listens to each command sent out over the rails directly from the command station.
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