Does DCC ready mean it is ready to run on a a EV Command Control Center????
DCC ready means you need to add a decoder (not included). That means the unit is set up to accept a decoder - usually by removing a plug on the circuit board.
Or hard wiring a decoder to a motor that is totally isolated.
If the decoder is factory installed, the specs should say "DCC Equipped" , "DCC on Board", "Decoder Installed", etc. Roundhouse DCC ready vintage locos use the term "Non-Sound". If the decoder is installed, the specs say "DCC With Sound".
By attrition, I think that one day all locomotives will be supplied with a minimum of "DCC Ready". For DCC on Board, most modelers don't mind the extra $10 or so even if they only run DC power.
Let us hope all the factories don't make installed sound the only option. Some are doing that now in their "Heritage" models.
Is dcc ready will work on DC layout? Anybody news?
Yes, DCC ready locomotives will work on dc.
Thank You, Jim!