N scale DC to DCC

[Jacktal]

You'd be amazed how easy it is...simply follow instructions with your set and that's all about it.Your loco may be a problem if of older design as it may not be easy to retrofit.

[Bikerdad]

Converting to DCC at this point amounts to buying a DCC system, putting a decoder into your loco, and connecting the two power out feeds of the DCC system to the track. Presto, DCC!

[retsignalmtr]

your existing wiring should be fine for dcc. i started my latest layout 2 years ago with the idea of going to dcc so i only wired for a pair of 14awg feeders with no block controls except in my engine service area for non decoder equiped locos until i can change them over. i went with digitrax super empire builder that is radio equiped. two wires go to the rails and two wires come from the power supply. hookup takes about 5-10 min. if you have wired for block control with toggle or slide switches you just leave all the switches on. just don't leave a non decoder loco on a powered track. i did that with an atlas n scale gp7 and the motor got so warm the armature wouldn't turn when i wanted it to move. when it cooled down it was ok.

[Anonymous]

Im just starting out on a lay out but have all the wiring in under the hard shell. How hard is it to convert to DCC? I also only have one loco so its not like I have to replace a bunch of locos.
thanks
Dutch