The Benefits of DCC Accessory Control, But With Peco PL10s? Building the Loft Layout, part 37

Today Jenny is changing how the points and signals on her layout work, by replacing the analogue switches with DCC. Let's see how she gets on!
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[@arthouserailway4214]

Great to know these products exist, will definitely think about using these on the layout. Excellent review thanks Jennifer.👍

[@roystudds1944]

Very interesting. Thanks Jenny. Roy.

[@JenniferEKirk]

You’re welcome!

[@marktownley3587]

That was a REALLY useful video. I'm in the process of venturing into DCC and have exactly the same issue that I don't want to replace my peco point so I now need to take the leap and start wiring up my points and control panels. I must admit most of my points are insulfrogs so may be a bit easier to wire. Many thanks

[@wamgoc]

Thanks for sharing this information!
New products explained !
Brilliant!

[@richardswiderski4985]

Really enjoyed the video certainly helps.Hope you are better now Jenny

[@paredding]

You can also use their ADS-8FX decoders; I have these on mine driving several Fulgurex slow motion point motors which work well and take their power from my Hornby HM2000 16v accessory power feed dropped down in voltage.

[@diswalker30]

You can use the macro function on the NCE Powercab to fire multiple points to set routes, you can also connect these accessory decoders to JMRI so you can change points and set routes via a layout diagram on a laptop or tablet.

[@darrylhearn2425]

i like the red and yellow brake van

[@JenniferEKirk]

That livery is Satlink. It was a special commission by Model Rail magazine a few years ago.

[@geoffbrown1496]

I am using these CDU modules from the ADS 2 to the 8sx. There are 60 channels in all controlled through a Hornby Railmaster and eLink with a 4amp supply. My track is analogue controlled. I found the inrush at switch on was causing the power supply to fold back requiring a second switch on once the capacitors had charged. (They are big capacitors!) I solved the problem by splitting the DCC bus in two and adding a delay on timer relay to switch on the second half two seconds later. Watch out for this as you add more ADS modules.

[@JamesPetts]

I approve of digital control.
Also, I always recommend braiding all wire runs.

[@JenniferEKirk]

I thought you might!

[@leepalmer7865]

Great video ,really enjoyed it Jenny 👍.

[@josefbuckland]

Great vid and I’m glad your one of the dcc concepts team helping my dream layout coming to fruition on my Utoob channel. Question in the display picture to this video there is a rake of 3 blue coaches. What coaches are these. I know there were some all blue coaches on the uk network and apart from blue belle I can’t find them but you have them please do share. Cheers.

[@1701_FyldeFlyer]

Nice vid, Jen.

[@christopherlewis6938]

6:52 AM? Unnatural.

[@chriscox4023]

Hi Jenny, I have been using these on my layout updates and new fiddle yard as I have started using live fogs. Sadly I have had one channel fail on the ADS-8sx and an ADS-2sx has now completely given up the ghost. I have been in touch with DCC concepts about it.

[@JenniferEKirk]

Sorry to hear that. Their after sales support is very good so hopefully you will get that all resolved.

[@davidcurrie8429]

Hi Jenny, an interesting video. The DCC Concepts ADS-8sx unit looks a very useful unit. You mentioned it had a DCC bus pass though, does it mention the maximum current that can handle? Are you aware that you can route set if your points are DCC controlled which saves having to select each point. Regards, David. PS I enjoy the Monday club and generally just listen while building or repairing items.

[@oswestryroadtmd4850]

With over 40 locomotives in my collection could I convert my points to DCC and leave my analogue

[@oswestryroadtmd4850]

Could you use the ribbon cable for anologue control

[@peterrust3715]

Yes, no problem. 3 wires are 3 wires, after all. 😉

[@oswestryroadtmd4850]

Thank you the underside of my layout does look like a rats nest I can imagine how Jenny feels

[@JenniferEKirk]

Certainly can.

[@loucosmotivaferromodelismo6560]

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