05-06-2010, 05:56 PM
Sumpter250 wrote: "Caveat: DC and DCC in a block ( cab) control situation. NEVER let a DC engine enter a live DCC block. The DC can be routed to the DCC controller (Zephyr, Power cab, etc) through the loco's wheels, and very probably cause significant damage."
That's why I use a DPDT switch to flip betwwen modes AND a jack for the DC pack. After messing with it, it gets unplugged and goes on the shelf. Then the switch gets flipped back to DCC....
I did the dual mode because I HATE the whining & squealing you get from running a DC engine with the Zephyr. This way I have the best of both worlds....
That's why I use a DPDT switch to flip betwwen modes AND a jack for the DC pack. After messing with it, it gets unplugged and goes on the shelf. Then the switch gets flipped back to DCC....
I did the dual mode because I HATE the whining & squealing you get from running a DC engine with the Zephyr. This way I have the best of both worlds....
Gus (LC&P).