brubakes Member Jan 2, 2009 #1 What makes a turnout "DCC Friendly"? I saw this in the 09 Walthers catalog. Does it just have to do with isolated frogs?
What makes a turnout "DCC Friendly"? I saw this in the 09 Walthers catalog. Does it just have to do with isolated frogs?
P peter.lieber Member Jan 2, 2009 #2 That was my understanding. When you don't use isolated frogs, it can cause errors, especially in the case of inadvertent shorts.
That was my understanding. When you don't use isolated frogs, it can cause errors, especially in the case of inadvertent shorts.
brubakes Member Jan 2, 2009 #3 peter.lieber said: That was my understanding. When you don't use isolated frogs, it can cause errors, especially in the case of inadvertent shorts. Click to expand... so when using DCC (which I am) you should always go with insulated frog turnouts?
peter.lieber said: That was my understanding. When you don't use isolated frogs, it can cause errors, especially in the case of inadvertent shorts. Click to expand... so when using DCC (which I am) you should always go with insulated frog turnouts?
ThoroughBreed Dcc~detail~diesel freak Jan 2, 2009 #4 brubakes said: so when using DCC (which I am) you should always go with insulated frog turnouts? Click to expand... That would be the easiest and safest thing to do to avoid any problems with short circuits, even momentary ones, can cause havoc in dcc. Eric
brubakes said: so when using DCC (which I am) you should always go with insulated frog turnouts? Click to expand... That would be the easiest and safest thing to do to avoid any problems with short circuits, even momentary ones, can cause havoc in dcc. Eric