DC/DCC
DC (Direct Current) and DCC (Digital Command Control) are two ways in which to power your model railway. This section is dedicated to the varied world of both as we try to demystify one of the most debated subjects in railway modelling.
How to motorise a turntable kit
These impressive features of larger steam depots have long-interested modellers.…
By Phil Parker | 22 September 2021
How to animate a shunter
Hornby's attractive, versatile shunter is proving popular with modellers and…
20 September 2021
The BRM Guide to DCC Decoders
Struggling to differentiate between your digital chips? In our latest online…
19 September 2021
How to fit and program a DCC point motor
Fitting point motors used to mean lots of time-consuming wiring and soldering,…
17 September 2021
Smartphones and DCC: The changing face of connectivity
DCC users are increasingly swapping traditional DCC handsets for smartphones…
17 September 2021
How to fit a point motor
Effective point motor operation is vital to any layout. Phil Parker shows how…
By Phil Parker | 10 September 2021
Ask Phil - Curing sticky point motors
Question: I have fitted Peco point motors to my layout and while most work…
09 September 2021
Wiring your model railway: top tips
When it works, we ignore its existence, when it doesn’t, we can be tempted to…
06 September 2021
How to DCC Chip a SPUD
This popular ready-to-run motor bogie of 1980s design has driven many…
By Phil Parker | 31 August 2021
Ask Phil: Wiring a crossover
I am expanding the Hornby Family Fun project for my grandson. My aim is to have…
By Phil Parker | 16 July 2021
How to design a control panel for your model railway
Switches, wires, lights and push buttons combine in these often-complex spaces.…
17 June 2020
How to fit a DCC uncoupler
Tired of manually uncoupling your rolling stock on a shunting layout? We install…
04 April 2020
The BRM guide to decoder CVs
Fine-tuning a digital decoder to suit driving or operating requirements can seem…
21 August 2019
How to wire a reversing DC loop
Adding a return loop to your layout increases operational flexibility, but can…
29 July 2019
Model Railway Design Software: Everything you need to know
Here we take a closer look at how software can benefit your model railway and…
09 July 2019
