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DCC Map

This is a probably temporary page, to keep track of all the DCC information as I post it. Not all links are active yet.

Lenz Intro is an introduction to Lenz DCC products in the context of S scale modeling.

Lenz DCC Primer is a set of pages to help S scalers understand DCC using Lenz products.

Why Use DCC?
How Does DCC Work?
What Do I Need to Get Started?
How Do I Install DCC in My Locomotives?
How About Gilbert American Flyer?
What's Programming?
How Does DCC Compare to Other Systems?

DCC Products Sold by SHS

Lenz Sets gives info on the Set-100 and Set-90

Lenz DCC Professional Starter Sets - Details

Decoders

Lenz Gold Series Decoders

SoundTraxx Decoders

SHS Locomotives with DCC installed

EMD SW-9/NW-2
EMD F3
EMD F7

SHS Locomotives withQSI Revolution U Decoders installed

EMD F3/F7
2-8-0 Consolidation
QSI Revolution Soundsets for SHS Locomotives

Complete Train Sets with Lenz Set-100 Included

Complete Train Set Ordering page
Details on complete sets with Lenz Set-100 included
Quick Start (comes with complete sets)

Lenz product ordering page

Information on installing and using DCC in SHS Locomotives

Installing DCC control and sound in an SW-9/NW-2

Installing a Lenz Gold-JST decoder in an SW-9
Programming a Lenz Gold-JST in an SW-9/NW-2
Adding sound using a SoundTraxx DSX decoder
Replacing a "No DCC" board in an SW-9

Programming an SW-9 with the Gold-JST/DSX combination

Overview
Detail of Programming on Main (POM) (Operations Mode)
Detail on Programming on the Programming Track (service Mode)

Using a Gold-JST for motor drive in an F3/F7 B unit (no more MU cables!)

Updated 8/18/2005

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