Kalmbach Publishing Softcover Book 12849 DCC and Model Railroading

By Allan GartnerDCC 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 layoutProperly wire a layout for DCCSelect and install decoders in locomotivesUse readily available software to program decodersAnd much more!Table of Contents:IntroductionChapter 1: Basics of DCCChapter 2: DecodersChapter 3: Programming decoders and CVsChapter 4: Sound decodersChapter 5: DecoderPro and JMRIChapter 6: Accessory decodersChapter 7: Layout wiring for DCCChapter 8: Reverse loopsChapter 9: Turnout wiring and controlChapter 10: Block detection