I'm looking at the posdsibility of buying a three unit diesel with all units being powered. Is it possible/feasible to run them together using decoders?
Bob
Bob
Multiple DCC Units
- Thread starter Bob Collins
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Don't have DCC myself *YET*, Bob, but all the research I've done indicates that's one of the things it does best - most systems have the ability to link all the units into one "multiple unit consist", and run it as such. Tons of pulling power.
yes it is but need run at the same speed and if you have reversloops that reveres polirty(bad spelling) all engines need decoders if units are mu'd to getter all a time you could program to same address. allso with decoders you can adjust the engines speed until they match each other Wendell
YES !
Having said that, the EASE of doing such consists depends on the DCC system. My understanding is that the Digitrax systems do this well - one of the reasons I opted for the new Zephyr.
I recommend you look up specific information about just how to do this in each system before you decide. Or ask those who have a specific system just how easy it is to do.
- George
Having said that, the EASE of doing such consists depends on the DCC system. My understanding is that the Digitrax systems do this well - one of the reasons I opted for the new Zephyr.
I recommend you look up specific information about just how to do this in each system before you decide. Or ask those who have a specific system just how easy it is to do.
- George
George;
I have the Digitrax Super Chief. I'll have to find the book and see what it might have to say.
Many Thanks
Bob
I have the Digitrax Super Chief. I'll have to find the book and see what it might have to say.
Many Thanks
Bob
Bob:
I have an NCE system and it really easy to program a consist of locos for MU operation. I am sure that Digitrax has comparable features.
Jim
I have an NCE system and it really easy to program a consist of locos for MU operation. I am sure that Digitrax has comparable features.
Jim
George, you have the Zephyr ???? That's the one I'm looking at, what do you think so far. I'm thinking about hooking one up in the spring (or maybe at Xmas depending on how much casholas I get for gifts - gotta love having three sets of parents !! )
Ah ... when all else fails, read the instructions!
My usual operating mode !!!
Good luck!
Let us know how it works out !!!
- George
Thanks Phil and all of you. I found the pages as Phil described. Now all I have to do is come up with the scratch to buy the loco
Bob
Bob