What is DCC ?

DCC  is a standard for a system to operate model railways digitally. When equipped with Digital Command Control, locomotives on the same electrical section of track can be independently controlled.

The DCC protocol is defined by the Digital Command Control Working group of the National Model Railroad Association (NMRA). The NMRA has trademarked the term DCC[citation needed], so while the term Digital Command Control is sometimes used to describe any digital model railway control system, strictly speaking it refers to NMRA DCC.

Do you need DCC?

If you run multiple trains in one track, you need it. You also need DCC Command Center

Function DCC Decoder Z/N-scale, 2-function decoder that measures 13 x 9 x 3mm with an attached wire harness, or ‘squid cable,' for easy installation in some Z and most N-scale models. This decoder will operate in DCC only, no sound.

Function DCC Decoder

Z/N-scale, 2-function decoder that measures 13 x 9 x 3mm with an attached wire harness, or ‘squid cable,' for easy installation in some Z and most N-scale models. This decoder will operate in DCC only, no sound.

DCC Sound Decoder Plug N Play Mobile Sound/Motor/Function Decoder with SoundFX®

DCC Sound Decoder

Plug N Play Mobile Sound/Motor/Function Decoder with SoundFX®

Model Train History

The first mass market model train sets were invented by a German company called Marklin in 1891, and by the early 1950s model trains were the number one most popular toy for boys in the United States. As technology advanced model train kits became more realistic. New applications of electricity improved model train engines, and the invention of plastic allowed designers to create incredibly detailed, life-like model trains. Today, a variety of different train scales exist, and it is estimated that over a half a million people in the U.S. and Canada collect model trains.

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Where to start for whom like Model Train

You can start from SCARM ( Simple Computer Aided Railway Modeler), there are a lot of layout samples you can refer: https://www.scarm.info/index.php

With SCARM you can easily create the layout of your dreams. Just download the setup package, install it and start editing your first track plan.

With SCARM you can easily create the layout of your dreams. Just download the setup package, install it and start editing your first track plan.

In SCARM you can use unlimited number* of tracks and objects from more than 220 libraries and instantly see your design in 3D preview with a single click.


In SCARM you can use unlimited number* of tracks and objects from more than 220 libraries and instantly see your design in 3D preview with a single click.

Where to start for Kids

As a new player, the best way is to buy a model train start set which include model train and plug play tracks, power pack, and controller .

z21 is a modular system: ■ Begin with z21 start and Z21 multiMAUS. ■ Upgrading with a WiFi router and activation code (item 10814) and thus use of smartphone, Tablet-PC, Z21 WLANMAUS and computer (software-protected model train control) is possible. ■ If you already have your own WiFi router and you know how to work with WiFi networks, then the activation code 10818 is sufficient for the aforementioned upgrading.

z21 is a modular system:
■ Begin with z21 start and Z21 multiMAUS.
■ Upgrading with a WiFi router and activation code (item 10814) and thus use of smartphone, Tablet-PC, Z21 WLANMAUS and computer (software-protected model train control) is possible.
■ If you already have your own WiFi router and you know how to work with WiFi networks, then the activation code 10818 is sufficient for the aforementioned upgrading.