On my layout (27' X 32') is use #12 AWG for the main DCC bus. #14 AWG sub-buses are used to divide the layout into electrical sections. I feed each sub-bus with a disconnect switch, for easier

New Group on Groups.io for DCC only I started a new Groups.io called DCCSwap. This site is only for DCC/LCC related items. Read the conditions, very generous. The groups will have minimal monitoring

All, As you may have heard from others, groups on Yahoo are having problems and are moving to Groups.io. I will be moving the Wiring for DCC Q&A Forum as well. I'm hoping to do this within the next

Probably a good idea. I know of several forums that have moved and things seem to be going well. Yahoo just let themselves get outdated.

Hi Allan, If it really works out that seamlessly, it is time to take my hat of to IT people for the first time in a very long while. So far, I've only heard good things from those who switched, but it

Ed Robinson asks: “I have a reverse loop that is controlled by a PSX-AR and I have added a quarry at the end of this loop that is controlled by a wye. I understand that this creates another

Wouter, I know what you mean. I’m a member of the DIgitrax groups.io group. As near as I can tell it worked as advertised. In any event, keep your fingers crossed! Allan From:

Thanks Don & Steve. I believe I understand each of your explanations but a short description of operations is in order. This is a short reverse loop because it only leads to a small quarry where one

Ed, a diagram posted in the photo section would sure be helpful. Paul O

I agree. Post a sketch showing the track layout and things you name so we can mark it up and send more thorough suggestions. But... any loco that stays inside the A-R controlled section while another

Hello, This email message is a notification to let you know that a file has been uploaded to the Files area of the WiringForDCC group. File : /Quarry wye.jpg Uploaded by : esmileyrob

OK. A picture has been uploaded to the files section titled "Quarry wye.jpg" Hopefully this helps. Ed Robinson

I think I have the new Q&A forum ready for a few brave soles to try out. IF YOU ARE CURRENTLY A MEMBER OF THIS FORUM, DO NOT JOIN THE NEW GROUP. THIS WILL BE DONE FOR YOU AUTOMATICALLY. Please do

I certainly does, Ed. Thanks. Isolate both rails between turnouts 1 & 2 and 1 & 3. [easy to do using 4 insulated rail joiners at #1] Wire the entire turnout #1 and the Quarry rails at the point end of

Thanks Don. This is just what I needed to finish up my layout wiring. Ed Robinson

Hi folks: Is there an easy way to wire a manual section for a reversing loop for right now, till I get the automatic board for it? Ive got new engines and cars, but no place to run them and would

Can I install dc switches on a dcc layout? I just want to operate the switches manually not through the dcc system.

Yes you can. Building a DC layout does not force you to change how you control turnouts. How you control turnouts is independent of how you control trains. Best Regards, Mark Gurries Electrical

Others may have better idea but if you isolate the loop track which would be needed in future anyway. You then simply add a manual toggle switch. A Double Throw Double Pole DPDT center off style

What sort of turnouts control the loop. If you are already using a toggle switch you can get one with two extra poles and directly control the polarity and the aligning switch at the same time. No