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DCS Question
Posted by SchemerBob on Thursday, May 25, 2006 8:28 PM
Just how hard is it to run any 3-rail O scale locomotive with a DCS system?
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Posted by FJ and G on Thursday, May 25, 2006 8:32 PM
Somewhere between running a conventional train and using your computer.
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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, May 25, 2006 8:51 PM
The hook up of the system is different you need to use the variable voltage port on your track interface unit. I have not used alot of different brands of trains but i have run proto 1 engines using DCS which should be alot like running a conventional engine. I find it somewhat difficult but it can be done. To fully realize the potential of the DCS system you need to use it with proto 2 engines.
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Posted by ChiefEagles on Thursday, May 25, 2006 9:31 PM
Easy

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Posted by Anonymous on Friday, May 26, 2006 12:22 PM
That's EASY for you to say

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Posted by jonadel on Friday, May 26, 2006 4:20 PM
EASY. If an old goat like me can make it work it right out of the box, so can you. It's very user friendly and the OGR video is a must have to insure success.

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Posted by Anonymous on Friday, May 26, 2006 7:47 PM
The variable voltage outputs on the TIU are not the systems strong point. You have a pretty high starting voltage and a 180 watt limit per channel. If you want remote throttle capability, a Z-4000 and Remote Commander may be easier to use.

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