SignalingyourDCCpike
DCC tips, tricks, and techniques
A
t thementionof signals, it seems that everyonehas a
different idea in theirmind. Some folks thinkof traffic
lights; others thinkgrade crossinggatesorwig-wags.
Yet others thinkof signaling the trackon their layout.
s for track signals, thoughts range from simpleunitswithno
lights to full computer control and technically correct signals.
Adding life toyour layout can fall somewhere inbetween. This
column isdesigned to introduce you to someof thearenas
available toyou. Therearea lot ofways to skin this cat. Here
are some suggestions for future investigation.
Full signalingof a layout revolves aroundwhether or not
ablock isoccupiedand, perhaps, thepositionsof several
turnouts.
Model railroaders like to signal thepositionof turnouts. This
canhelpoperations andgive someawe-factor for guests. Very
fewprototype railroads actually signal turnout position.
DCC Impulses column
byBrucePetrarca
Photos and illustrations by author
Bringyour layout to life ...
DCC ImpulsesColumn - 1
MRH-Apr2014
