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[quote user="Boatman44"] The more realistic operation for this hobby railroad, to me, is to shut down the engines when the railway is not in operation.[/quote] Can you clarify this?  Are you speaking of shutting them down while you are using another locomotive?  Function 8 mutes sound.  Some decoders are not equipped with a power down sound sequence.  You have to look at each decoders instruction sheet for information about function key will control the shutdown sequence (if so equipped). As for when you are done for the day.  The layout should be de-energized at the source, ie unplugged when not in use.  This reduces the risk of fire or layout damage from lightning strikes (lightning doesnt even have to hit your house to cause damage from lightning to the layout).  A google search provided this information about your setup: Note: The DT402/DT400 can access F0-F12 when used with DCS50 or DCS100 Command Stations. DT400 can access F0-F8 when used with DB150 Command Station.
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