Decoder Question

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Anonymous

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Decoder Question

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, February 24, 2004 11:05 AM

I was just wondering if DCC Decoders have constant light circuitry built into them ?

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nfmisso

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December 2001
From: San Jose, California
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Posted by nfmisso on Tuesday, February 24, 2004 11:59 AM

Yes, and no. The decoders do not have it, but the track is at approximately a constant voltage (as far as lighting is concerned). An exception is the Digitrax DH163LO which has constant current circuitry to specifically designed to work with Life Like P2K locomotives.

Nigel N&W in HO scale, 1950 - 1955 (..and some a bit newer too) Now in San Jose, California

Pennsy58

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August 2003
From: Conemaugh Division
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Posted by Pennsy58 on Thursday, February 26, 2004 9:30 PM

All decoders I have installed have constant lighting in them, Digitrax, NCE, TCS. Your only concern may be in replacing the stock lamps as they usually blow out at the increased voltage level. Ditch lights are notorious for this.

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