With digital control, MORE FREEDOM FOR YOUR TRACKS!

Whichever gauge or scale you model in, the range of DCC-fitted or DCC-ready narrow gauge locomotives has exploded over the last few years. So much so that it becomes tempting to switch to DCC and select a first central unit. T o help you make the right choice, we asked Éric Limousin for his expert advice.

Éric Fresné based on inputs from Eric Limousin.

HOW TO WIRELESS CONTROL Voie Libre: Hello Éric. We contacted you to help us and our readers make a reasoned choice out of the wide range of DCC units available on the market. The requirements of the Voie Libre readership are probably a bit special. So we drew up a short list that seems to meet most of them. Our dream DCC unit must be able to operate layouts with the following features: - Small to medium layouts. - Non-linear trackplans plans including balloon loops or reversing triangles - - A limited number of turnouts or crossings. - Plenty of shunting. - No electric signalling. - Slow and short trains. First of all, can you remind us what is found in a digital control system? Éric Limousin: Of course! A…

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Voie Libre International (Digital) - 1 Issue, APRIL / MAY / JUNE 2023 - 113

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