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Title: Running a DCC On Board on a DC Layout
Post by: DRFan on March 16, 2015, 08:57:26 PM
Hi All,

I have been a DC modeler for over 20 years.  I have never tried DCC and right now do not plan to.  I would like to know if I can run either a Bachmann "DCC On Board" GP7 or GP9 or even possibly a Bachmann RS3 on standard DC layout.
Title: Re: Running a DCC On Board on a DC Layout
Post by: Len on March 16, 2015, 09:00:56 PM
Yes, but you'll probably notice it takes a bit more throttle to get them moving. This is due to voltage loss through the electronics on the DCC board.

Len
Title: Re: Running a DCC On Board on a DC Layout
Post by: DRFan on March 16, 2015, 09:02:56 PM
Hi Len,

Thank you for the information!  I was concerned I might accidentally damage the locomotive.
Title: Re: Running a DCC On Board on a DC Layout
Post by: jward on March 16, 2015, 09:16:55 PM
when I bought my Bachmann dcc gp7, there was a dummy plug in the box. it looks  like a small circuit board. if you unplug the decoder and replace it with the dummy plug, your locomotive will operate normally on dc.
Title: Re: Running a DCC On Board on a DC Layout
Post by: DRFan on March 17, 2015, 05:47:55 AM
Thank you for the help.  I will keep an eye out for the dummy plug when I buy my model (sounds like the best solution to running the engine on a dc layout).
Title: Re: Running a DCC On Board on a DC Layout
Post by: Jerrys HO on March 17, 2015, 06:51:42 AM
If it is the board style decoder I have even seen/heard of other's removing the board and hard wiring the loco and saving the board in case they go DCC.
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