Returning to hobby DCC and Motors

[Anonymous]

Greetings, After a twelve year hiatus in a pastime that began in the nineteen fiftys, I grew up with Linn Westcott, Al Kalmbach, The Gorre and Daphetid, et al. I find myself having to replace a motor in a two rail "O" scale 2-8-2. Which in itself poses no problem. I was going to purchase the appropriate size Faulhaber, install it, lay a few feet of rail, and wet my appetite. Then in surfing the net, I'm picking up things about DCC, and it's compatability with the newer designed motors that are now available. My question for you guys is; is there a kind of prima on DCC, new motors, etc. That a guy who is used to CTC and block control, can make good use of? Any help woud be appreciated. I some times feel as though the hobby has past me up, and I fear I might not be able to catch it. Thanks!

[Anonymous]

Basically, the new motors draw a lot less current than older motors, and are smoother to boot. As far as DCC, it is very easy. The only issue is installing the decoders into your engines, programming their addresses, and choosing your DCC system. The rest of the fun is up to you. Best of luck.

[nfmisso]

Hi;

The Faulhaber motor will be great for DC or DCC.

If you choose to go DCC, make sure that you get one of the high frequency "silent" decoders to go witht he Faulhaber motor.

Basically, with block control, you are controlling the track.. With DCC, you are controlling your train.

A primer: http://www.dcctrains.com/tonystips/dccprimer/index.htm

If you choose DCC, I would suggest a Digitrax Zephyr system, to which you can later add radio throttles, and a power booster, if you so choose. NCE, Lenz and others offer similar capabilities.

Have fun.