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Smallwood

… testbed that could help develop these ideas and our use of Digital Command Control (DCC) for the operation of our layouts. Up to now our … found it much easier to take suitable pictures using a digital camera and then manipulate them to form the …

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Dapol releases new SIGNALS, BIG AND SMALL

… (now availabe) to allow the new base units to operate with digital control. The previous Train-Tech accessory decoder for … The yellow line is used to align the signal base into the control unit which simply clips into place. This immediately …

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Hatton’s ‘Hoovers’ on the horizon

… screwlink couplings and will be compatible for use with Digital Command Control (DCC) operation and DCC Sound. Available exclusively …

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‘OO’ Provincial Super Sprinter

… the option to select red parking lights at each end on digital fitted models, plus interior, cab and destination … interior with grey seats and white tables, plus a 21-pin Digital Command Control (DCC) decoder socket. Our digital sound-fitted …

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Modern Pullman train pack

… and feature working lights which operate on analogue and digital control systems without modification. Both the train pack and …

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Hatton’s Gresley ‘A3’ debuts for 'O' gauge

… capacity. All of our initial tests were with analogue control and on Peco second radius set track curves which the … are heavy vehicles. Hatton’s has considered the use of digital control with its ‘A3s’ by providing a LokSound L decoder …

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The Flying Dustman

… a five-pole motor, directional lighting and Next 18 Digital Command Control (DCC) decoder socket, which can be accessed by …

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Sound for the 48DS

… 48DS might be tiny, but it can still be equipped with digital sound by choosing the right components. PAUL CHETTER … how the much admired and tiny 48DS can be transformed for digital operation. Above: Hornby’s Ruston 48DS seems like an … will be concentrating on the potential to install digital control and sound inside this little locomotive. It might not …

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Hornby Class 87 gets Virgin colours

… by a switch in the underframe under both analogue and digital control.   … Hornby Class 87 gets Virgin colours …

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Staff Projects: On your marks, get set, go…

… track main line, 45 points, a 14-track storage yard, full digital control, gradients and a substantial steam depot too. The … for our micro layouts special (HM142) and uses analogue control for the 6ft x 1ft design. It models a terminus …

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Hornby Ruston 48DS 4wDM

… type providing drive to both axles via gears. Its speed control is excellent with the 4wDM being smooth throughout … Above: The compact lines of the 48DS still allow room for digital control with a 6-pin decoder. Sound is possible too. … by choosing the right components. For our standard digital tests we connected Bachmann and Gaugemaster 6-pin …

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Dapol's 'O' gauge GWR '14XX'

… in this area the moment we put it on the track. The motor control is like silk, better than any other mainstream ‘O’ … running gearbox. Our initial tests were under analogue control and we couldn’t get over how smoothly the locomotive … design are all top of the line while Dapol’s aim to make digital and sound conversion as simple as possible shows …

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Brinklow

… continuous run with the option to be driven by analogue or Digital Command Control systems on club nights. In addition, it needed to be …

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Burdale Quarry

… the points. The servos are driven by a Tam Valley Octopus control board which is controlled by a mimic switch panel … to the rear of the layout. Using this method of point control, the throw of each blade is set up manually to throw … it runs a treat. All the locomotives are fitted with Zimo Digital Command Control sound chips that are designed for …

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Staff Projects: Lighting control

… Staff Projects: Lighting Control A little extra detail can go a long way, especially … of the printed lettering. ONE OF THE GREAT advantages of Digital Command Control (DCC) is the ability to manage lighting functions at …