Section 23 for turnout operation and Section 27 for option switch set
up information.
The following examples will help you learn about your new DCS50. The
first example shows how to select and run a locomotive without a DCC
decoder. The second example shows how to select and run a DCC
equipped locomotive.
8.0 Run A Locomotive Without a DCC Decoder
A locomotive without a DCC decoder is called an analog locomotive
because it is not digital. While an analog locomotive, without a
decoder, is sitting still on your digital layout, you will hear a
“singing” sound. This is caused by the DCC track signal when it is
applied to an analog locomotive. Once the analog locomotive is
moving, this sound will change and be less noticeable. (To avoid
heat build up in your locos without decoders, Digitrax recommends
that analog locos not be left sitting on DCC powered track for long
periods of time when they are not running.)
1. Set the DCS50’s Throttle Knob to STOP.
2. Place an analog locomotive, one without a decoder installed, on your
digital layout that is controlled by your DCS50.
3. Check the DCS50’s TRACK STATUS Indicator to be sure that track
power is turned on. Press POWER to turn track power on if neces-
sary.
4. Press the LOCO Key to begin the selection process. The LED will
begin flashing either “Loco” or the last address selected on the
throttle.
Use the numeric keypad to enter “00”, the address used to control the
locomotive without a decoder. Your display will show:
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