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dcc dummy needs help
Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, June 19, 2004 9:22 AM
I am planning to put dcc on my new lay out.
My problem is I walked away from model
rail roading vowing never to build another
one,that was twenty years ago. Well here
I am ready to build another one, so I thought
so much has changed, that I am not going to
to start on my new one until I know. I just having
people to help me by way of the internet, I am full
questions,so lets start,
where can I find good information about dcc
how it works,sound,decorders, istalation.

I realy think tese web site are greate I nkow if I
can not find help just get on web and help is there.
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Posted by cacole on Saturday, June 19, 2004 9:52 AM
Go to Tony's Train Exchange Web site and download his free "DCC For Beginners" document and read through it. You can find it at http://www.tonystrains.com

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Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, June 19, 2004 9:56 AM
Tony's Train Exchange has a primer for DCC beginners:

http://tonystrains.com/tonystips/dccprimer/index.htm

also check out their DCC system comparison chart !

http://tonystrains.com/productcompare/dcccomparison.htm

And ask questions here or on other forums !!!

Have fun - DCC is one of the best things to ever happen to MRRing !!!!

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Posted by Anonymous on Monday, June 21, 2004 11:10 AM
thanks to those who answered my call for it is realy nice
to know that help is only an e mail away,also nice to know
that we can say when it comes to some things we are dummies
and be made to feel dummer than I was.



thank you god bless you and keep
good work.
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Posted by Anonymous on Monday, June 21, 2004 12:16 PM
Deann,

When you get a chance, find some people in your area that run DCC and go play with it. Try out several systems if you can...There are distinct differences in how they are set up and the various features each system offers. When you do buy, save those pennies and get the best you can afford. Some of the less expensive systems are limited. Get a system that can expand. There is also the "Big Book of DCC" and there have been numerous articles in MR on the subject if you can get your hands on some back issues...

Guy

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