Model Railroad Hobbyist | June 2015 | #64 DCC IMPULSES column Bruce Petrarca DCC stationary decoders ... Mobile decoders are the first decoders that come to mind when folks talk DCC. They control the motor, lights, sound and animation in locos and other rolling stock. One of the strengths of DCC comes with the use of stationary, or accessory, decoders. What are they and why do I care? As one might infer from the name, stationary decoders [1] are part of the layout, not part of the rolling stock. They are most commonly used to control turnout motors. However, they also have uses in signaling and layout animation, where they may drive motors, LEDs, light bulbs, or even the room lights. I’d like to thank Jim Scorse, the founder of NCE Corporation. When I mentioned to him my interest in doing a column like this, he sent me samples of his wide range of decoders. Thus, I can give you, my readers, firsthand knowledge and good photo- graphs of the NCE products. XX DCC TIPS, TRICKS, AND TECHNIQUES MRHMAG.COM • TABLE OF CONTENTS • INDEX