DIGITAL CONTROL COMMAND (Aspects of Modelling)
by Ian Morton
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Author: Ian MortonEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2007-04
ISBN: 0711031525
Number of pages: 80
Publisher: Ian Allan Publishing
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Book Review: US Bargain or UK rip-off?
Summary: 3 Stars
A useful basic DCC primer aimed mainly at the UK railway (not railroad!) modeller but with useful tips for those on both sides of the Atlantic. The prices of DCC equipment in UK Pounds Sterling underlines how much British buyers are ripped off at 2 Dollars to the Pound - or is it that American buyers can get bargain prices? Even the price of the book is twice as much in Britain as in the USA!
Summary of DIGITAL CONTROL COMMAND (Aspects of Modelling)
One of the most recent revolutions in the operation of model railroads has been the development of Digital Control Command (DCC). Traditionally, model railroads were operated with power being transmitted to a single locomotive with all other locomotives isolated; the requirement to ensure that individual sections of line could be isolated resulted in complex wiring diagrams and considerable skills on the part of operators to ensure the smooth operation of trains.From the most basic 6 ft x 4 ft loop to the most complicated exhibition-standard layouts, the basic principles remained the same. There had been efforts to bring in more sophisticated control systems, in order to allow for the multiple operation of trains, but until comparatively recently such technology was relatively primitive. However, all this has changed with the arrival of Digital Control Command; making use of computer chip technology, each locomotive can now be individually identified and operated, thus making the operation of a model railway layout much more akin to real life as it is now possible, for example, to replicate accidents if 'drivers' ignore red signals or if the points are incorrectly set. Most proprietary models now available come with DCC compatibility and it is also possible to upgrade older models to take advantage of this new technology.
However, for the railway modeler there is dearth of written information on the nature of this technology and how it can be adopted from new or added to existing layouts. And this is where this book comes in; the first in Ian Allan Publishing's new 'Aspects of Railway Modeling' series, the book explores the theory and practice of DCC, explaining in layman's terms the technology and how it can be utilized. Comprehensively illustrated in both mono and color, the book takes the mystery out of this complex subject.
The arrival of DCC has been one of the most radical developments in the model railway hobby in recent years. With vast amounts of money being invested by modelers nationwide, DCC has become the technology to have. But there is also considerable ignorance about it; this new book, therefore is opportunely timed. It will be essential reading for both those who have already invested in the technology but also, and more importantly, for those who are contemplating the significant investment involved.
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