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Randu, <br /> I'm sorry, you are correct, it's an NCE decoder. The instructions say to test it on a DC track first. Per the manual: <br />"We recommend that the first full power testing be done on regular DC." <br />I presume this is to make sure the polarity is correct, as they make the comment about switching the wiring if the engine runs in reverse. As I said, I don't have my DCC yet, so programming and further operation is impossible at this time. What I was thinking is that since DCC works with track voltage and polarity constant, it is the decoder that actually makes the changes in direction. I have the decoder installed per the instructions, but I didn't know what to expect on it's maiden voyage.
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