bstevenson53
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I have a small DC layout and just recently inherited a rather large DCC system,all HO scale, can I run my DC system on the DCC system, if not can I convert one to another? Thanks for your help.
By getting a double pole, double throw, center off (DPDTCO) electrical switch, you can run DC power to one side of the switch, and DCC power to the other side of the switch. Then run wires from the center of the switch to the layout. That way, by throwing the toggle, you can run DC locos with the DC power, or else throw the other way for DCC locos with the DCC system, or else simply shut track power off in the center position. As others have pointed out, just don't try and run DC locos with the DCC power, it won't work. The loco(s) will sit there and buzz, then after a while start getting hot and then eventually burn out.I have a small DC layout and just recently inherited a rather large DCC system,all HO scale, can I run my DC system on the DCC system, if not can I convert one to another? Thanks for your help.