This started when Bill asked about using loco decoders to power turnouts on a DCC controlled layout. There are various ways to control turnouts and what works for you is fine for you. No one said that using DCC to control turnouts would be cheaper, it is just another option. We all have our individual preferences.
I my personal case I view DCC controlled turnouts as the easiest way to control them while standing in multiple locations, which is necessary because of my home layout's topography. Also many (but not all), of the accessory decoders allow pushbutton inputs so that you have the option of having both panels and using the throttle. This is really why I went this route. I can easily add panels later on. Certainly not the cheapest option, but more versatile than just pushbuttons. As a note, on a previous layout I used pneumatic turnout controls, which worked very well. However, it got very expensive if turnouts had to be controlled from more than one location. Dave Heine Easton, PA -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Gavin Sent: Wednesday, May 04, 2011 4:36 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: {S-Scale List} replies to my post I'm missing something here. Each of my turnouts have a Tortiose motor, two panel mounted LED indicators, and one pushbutton DPDT action switch. To change the turnout, push button, watch LED to confirm action complete. To change back, push button again, watch LED. Please explain how DCC is better, cheaper, or more effective than that. I regularly run at shows for two days at a time, without derailments, without stalling, and without DCC. ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/S-Scale/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/S-Scale/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: [email protected] [email protected] <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [email protected] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
