New, easy dcc anyone can use

[Curmudgeon]

This is on the Trains site, a new system that is so easy anyone can do it.
Programming is intuitive, it will put all other manufacturers on notice!

Select the video for your program, turn up the sound, and see if this isn't for you.

Eliminates track cleaning, even on brass track!

The sound options seem to be endless, with full, instantaneous changes on the fly.

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http://www.trains.com/Content/Dynamic/Articles/000/000/006/504oieyy.asp

[tangerine-jack]

OOH! I have that one! It works great, never failed me yet!

[RhB_HJ]

Hi Dave,

Yes, it sure will!

Pity that it can only be used for basic 0-5-0 operation, unless they incorporate consisting to be used for 0-10-0 and other multiples (increments of five) there is no way this will get past the hands-on trial stage.
The other drawback is the extremely slow bus-speed, of course I'm strictly interpolating from the relative length it will take for all those interested to download the videos. I'm pretty sure that is in direct reciprocal proportion of how dim the bulb in front of the monitor is.

Of course this is, as always, just my opinion.

[Curmudgeon]

I was quite impressed with the multiple operators.
Something you just don't see everyday.

Smooth transition, yet no evidence of rehearsal.

What they failed to emphasize was the lack of necessity for track cleaning of any type, and the ability to use old brass track effectively.

Look at the cost savings on simply keeping worms properly meshed.

Amazing.

[gtrainman1]

Eliminates that “repeatingly chore” of battery charging too. [:D] [:D]

[Curmudgeon]

Well, we did a test this morning just to see.

We cleaned three feet of brass track and timed it.

We plugged the charger into the locomotive and timed that.

Then, we did the "5-digit-dcc" operation, and timed that.

Want to know which was fastest?
Or which took the longest?

[Train 284]

LOL! Thats funny! Made me laugh!

[Anonymous]

Also eliminate limits for grades. I tested it on 100% grades and it was highly effective up to a point my transmitter ran out of range. A taller operator than I am could have even better results.
Paul D

[Anonymous]

I thought this was one of the funniest videos Ive ever seen its like break.com for model RRers (not an add or endorsement of that web site, just the similarity of humor)

[Tom The Brat]

Drastically simplifies wiring!

[spodwo]

Don't like it - it's not to scale.....

[TonyWalsham]

What wiring?

[Curmudgeon]

Spod- I checked, and the middle digit does seem to be "to scale".....

[RhB_HJ]

QUOTE: Originally posted by Curmudgeon

Spod- I checked, and the middle digit does seem to be "to scale".....

Hehehehe

I have a small quibble with the publication of the concept: shouldn't there be a news-embargo on this 'til the first of next month? [;)][}:)][;)]

After all, if you publish an April Fools joke prior to April 1st, isn't that a bit foolish????