insulated rail joiners on dcc small layout

[bill3bill3000]

i i have a small layout currently running dc control. i am switching to dcc command control and need to know if i have to use insulated rail joiners in at least one place so it is not a continual circle. i am very new to dcc. please help.

[Len]

If you are just operating on a basic train set loop of track, no insulated joiners are needed.

Len

[bill3bill3000]

i am using four turnouts one going to two others making a small yard and one going to an end point for an industry. does that matter? the entire layout is 28" by 60".

[Len]

Unless you want to be able to completely cut power to a yard lead, or the industrial spur, to store a loco without power, it shouldn't matter.  With DCC insulated gaps are mainly an issue with reversing loops and wyes.

Len

[bill3bill3000]

thank you len.

[jward]

On a small layout you shouldn't have to make any changes to your wiring when switching from DC to DCC. I have done this a couple of times without problems.