Took the DCC plunge
 

Well, I did it.

After researching the options, and getting to enjoy the club's Digitrax layout, I decided to take the plunge and picked up a Zephyr off of EBay, along with a couple of decoders. I also picked up a copy of "Mastering the Digitrax Zephyr" by Loy Spurlock.

So, it looks like it is time to set up a small layout, install some decoders, and get used to working with this new-fangled technology. ;)

Re: Took the DCC plunge
 

Congrats on the plunge!

Re: Took the DCC plunge
 

And now you can look forward at how to get those itsy-bitsy decoders inside those cavernous HO engines.:rolleyes:

Us n-scalers just took a page from the old movie "The Incredible Voyage" and used a shrink ray and hypo to get that piece of circuitry inside our engines.:D

Hope you enjoy your new gadgets but don't let the smoke out!

Re: Took the DCC plunge
 

You do realize that after twenty four hours, they revert back to original size, right? :D

Re: Took the DCC plunge
 

Yet another reason to stick to HO, more room! ;-)

Now, I just need to figure out how to install them, considering that my engines are all at least 15 years old. Time to get out the multi-meter and make sure the engine is not grounded to the frame.

Re: Took the DCC plunge
 

I think the latest issue of N-Scale Modeler has an article on how to do that.

Re: Took the DCC plunge
 

For decoder installation all you need is baling wire, duct tape, a bigger hammer, and lots of cold beer! :D


And maybe a fire extinguisher... :rolleyes:

Re: Took the DCC plunge
 

Okay. But what if you've already used the duct tape for your terrain? What do you use then?