Introduction to DCC - weekend course

4-6th October 2019

By popular demand, we have arranged a weekend course for those who want to learn about DCC.

The course will take place as part of the Missenden Abbey Railway Modellers weekend 4-6th October 2019.

For those just considering or just starting out in DCC, this weekend course will take you from first principles through choosing a DCC system, fitting decoders in locos, setting them up and DCC operations.

The course takes place over the weekend (Friday evening, Saturday and Sunday) The course will start with arrivals from 4pm on Friday evening.

This course assumes no previous knowledge of DCC.

Topics covered will include:

What is DCC?

How DCC works

The advantages and disadvantages of DCC compared to analogue DC control

Choosing a DCC system – pros and cons

Choosing and fitting DCC decoders to your locomotives

DCC-Ready vs DCC-fitted

Fitting decoders to locos – DCC ready or not!

Consisting

Setting up your loco decoders (those dreaded CVs)

Using “Decoder Pro” on a computer to make setting up easier

Fitting sound to your DCC locos

The different ways for digital control of your accessories (points-signals etc)

The myth of the DCC friendly point

Wiring for DCC

More details and how to book will be available nearer the date, and will be published on the Missenden Railway modellers website: http://www.missendenrailwaymodellers.org.uk. Bookings are expected to open in May 2019.