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[quote]QUOTE: Originally posted by tstage Tom, Most DCC systems (except NCE) will allow you to run one (1) DC locomotive on your layout. It will, however, emit a somewhat annoying audible "buzz" when you are running it. (Kinda painful to listen to but tolerable.) ,<SNIP> This buzz will not harm the motors on your non-DCC locomotives when running them, BUT you should be very careful about leaving them idle on the track for extended periods of time. Some claim that the motors can eventually heat up too much and get damaged. <SNIP> (Another) Tom [/quote] Not always true! I've personally witnessed a Digitrax system wipe out a coreless motor in 2 brass steamers by trying to run them on "00" (Dc on DCC) The owner was dismayed, then handed them to me to repower them and add decoders.
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