Hi Larry!

I am new to DCC as well and I have 6 of the subject turnouts myself which I use in conjunction with my EZ Command.  If the piece in question is what I think it is then it is used to cover the switch which programs the turnout to the specific address desired.  The piece is for asthetic purposes.

Cheers!

Reinhard

Thanks to all!  Can't wait to check the local hobby shop on Monday!

Reinhard

Great news that the 44 ton switcher is DCC equiped.  The product web-site and catalog say only DCC ready.  Is this a mis-print?

Thanks for the information Yampa Bob.  I don't know if I will attempt this since I am very new to DCC.  Since you had the 44 ton switcher open (I have not purchased mine yet) does it have an 8 pin plug or a wire harness since it states DCC ready?

Thanks again!!

Reinhard. 

The 45 ton switcher is advertised as designed for after market sound.  Has anybody made the change on this unit to a decoder with sound and can make recommendations?  Also is it possible to add a decoder with sound to the 44 ton switcher without any major modifications?

Thanks in advance!!

Reinhard

I have a question concerning the Spectrum DCC ready locomotives.  Do they come with the NMRA standard 8 pin plug or are they pre-wired for the decoder without the plug?

Thank you in advance!

Reinhard S.

I am just getting started with HO DCC and was wondering if it is possible to add sound to the Bachmann Diesels and could anybody make any recommendations as to which card to use?

Thanks in advance!

Reinhard S