When considering what type of mobile decoder to buy there are several aspects worth considering to select the unit to buy. Primary considerations include plug and play capability, sound, number of Functions (lights), price, and special features. Secondary considerations are vendor specific functions, vendor preference, and DCC set used.

This article and the others on this site provide basic information to educate DCC consumers. DCC by Design offers the service of designing a DCC system for you. As part of our Design Services we will work with you to examine your existing fleet of locomotives to determine how best to convert them to DCC. In the process we address the issues below and many, many more. Then we convert your preferences, layout design, and budget into a complete DCC system.

We offer this free information as a small sample of how we can help you with our Design Services. Drop us note so we can discuss with you improvements for your current or design for your next layout.

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Digital Command Control (DCC) allows model railroaders to directly control their train not just power blocks.  While this is a seemingly simple concept, the opportunities opened up the modeler are nearly infinite.

This article and the others on this site provide basic information to educate DCC consumers. DCC by Design offers the service of designing a DCC system for you. As part of our Design Services we will work with you to examine your needs, address the issues below and many, many more. Then we convert your preferences, layout design, and budget into a complete DCC system.

We offer this free information as a small sample of how we can help you with our Design Services. Drop us note so we can discuss with you improvements for your current or design for your next layout.

Today we posted information about our Surroundtraxx Integration Services. An offshoot of our Design Services, we have provided several clients with the necessary wiring plans to install and...
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