Rules
- DCC decoder with 4-digit-address
- Card for the locomotive
- Hand controller with a Loconet connector.
Because we want to operate our vehicles like the origin, the extensively standardised control system NMRA-DCC is used. This system provides an individual control of locomotives, whereas it's even possible to escort your own train on its journey.
The locomotives must be equipped with a DCC-decoder in order to "understand" the commands. Today, adequate small decoders are avaiable on the marked, some local dealers even offer an installation service.
The decoder must be able to work with "long addresses" (up to 9999). For the management of addresses a central database is used.
Furthermore, each locomotive needs a handheld/walkaround controller with a Loconet connector. These walkaround controllers can be home-made or purchased from the specialised trade. In order to know, which vehicle is associated with which walkaround controller, each walkaround controller gets a locomotive card in a plug-in-pocket.
