I was just asking because I wired the layout in DC. To run my locomotives.
Amtrak America, 1971-Present.
It will run DC locos, with a couple of caveats.
First, not all will run very well. Many will run at half or less of the speed they ran on DC. Many will make buzzing noises.
Second, do not EVER just leave a loco sit there not moving while the track power is on. The motor will overheat and eventually burn up.
I only use this capability as a quick test to see if a loco runs, I do not regularly run a non-decoder loco on my layout. Never had a problem with any damage. It's a handy feature for testing but really not suitable for everyday running.
--Randy
Modeling the Reading Railroad in the 1950's
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How does sound come out in the decorder?
What do you mean?
If it has a sound decoder, then it's not running on DC as address 00, it's running on its DCC address.
Meaning how a sound decorder transmit sound out of it. Does it need a speaker or anything?
Never mind I forgot it comes with a speaker.
I also use Digitrax had it since 1996 also, sounds like you need to buy a Digitrax setup and read the directions. You might also want to find a local club using DCC or a fellow railroad modeler in your area, just ask on here or there are quite a few on facebook where you can ask. Digitrax also has a Forum simular to this you can ask questions in you get lost, they usually get right back to you with help . https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/digitrax/info Jim.