N-scale DCC decoder - what does "Dual-Mode" mean?

[Searsport]

Hi, I'm considering the Baldwin 4-6-0, and the description says: "Features include- DCC-equipped for speed, direction, and lighting, dual-mode NMRA-compliant decoder".  Does dual-mode mean that it will run on either DC or DCC, or something else, e.g. it can have other features added?  My layout is at present DC, but I am thinking of converting it to DCC.

Thanks,
Bill.

[seadowns]

Bill,

you are completely right, Dual mode means it can be run either DC or DCC.
All of the nowadays decoders are dual mode, selecting the approprioate values in CV29 are you able to turn the DC function off and the loco will only run DCC.
Bachmann ships his decoders with default dual mode so you can run it DC or DCC without any changes.

Regards
Mathi

[Searsport]

Hi, Mathi, Thanks.  Looks like I have no excuse not to buy the beast!

Regards,
Bill.

[seadowns]

Absolutely!!!

[n-scale chesapeake & ohio]

there 2-10-2 is a great runner too