Kalmbach Publishing Softcover Book 12849 DCC and Model Railroading

By Allan Gartner

DCC has revolutionized model railroad operations. This book explains the basics of DCC systems and components, provides guidelines for choosing and installing a system, and shows how to install and program decoders.

In DCC & Model Railroading, expert author Allan Gartner explains the basics of DCC systems and components, provides guidelines for choosing and installing a system, and shows how to install and program decoders.

In this book, you'll learn how to:

Choose the right DCC system for your layout
Properly wire a layout for DCC
Select and install decoders in locomotives
Use readily available software to program decoders
And much more!

Table of Contents:
Introduction
Chapter 1: Basics of DCC
Chapter 2: Decoders
Chapter 3: Programming decoders and CVs
Chapter 4: Sound decoders
Chapter 5: DecoderPro and JMRI
Chapter 6: Accessory decoders
Chapter 7: Layout wiring for DCC
Chapter 8: Reverse loops
Chapter 9: Turnout wiring and control
Chapter 10: Block detection