I am looking for a reccomendation for a DCC system that will work with the factory installed DCC and sound of the new 3 truck Shay.

It may be the only engine I will have with DCC or I might add DCC to other engines.  I'm not looking for something that is wireless, just something that can sit where my other controllers are.
Any help would be most apprciated as I am totally lost.

Thanks!!!

Karl

Do you know thw month and year of the review?

Karl

Hello,

Just got my first Bachman nd have a few questions.
I bought a 3 truck Shay w/DCC and sound actory installed (82697).
I normally run PWC which I know will not work with this engine.  I have no DCC controller so I repowered the track with linear DC.
Questions:
1. The DC power supply I have can only put out 14.5 VDC.  It seems to run the same speed between 10 and 14.5 volts.  The sound works but it is very very slow.  I know the prototypical engine ran slow but this is just slightly above motor stall.  Is this normal for running a DCC equipped engine with just DC linear power?  I am positive nothing is binding in the engine.
2. I know 0 about DCC.  What specifically would I have to buy to get the engine to run under DCC?  If I did get DCC could I simply put DC of 20 volts to the track or what?

Your help will be most appreciated!!!

Karl