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Hi All,
I have a bunch of expensive #6 Shinohara turnouts left over from previous layouts. On my new layout I want to go DCC for sure but, the added hassles of changing the Shinohara's to be DCC friendly is a real turnoff, and the time to do them just isn't available right now.
Can I have DCC engines and use DC turnouts so that the switches will be activated from the control panel and not the DCC cabs? Or is there a definite short issue? I don't totally understand the turnout requirements for DCC.
I realize I lose the functionality of switching the turnouts from the cabs but, that's not a big deal for me. I could still use the cabs for other accessories anyway and I could make the Shin's DCC friendly over time, like when I retire! Thanks.
I have a bunch of expensive #6 Shinohara turnouts left over from previous layouts. On my new layout I want to go DCC for sure but, the added hassles of changing the Shinohara's to be DCC friendly is a real turnoff, and the time to do them just isn't available right now.
Can I have DCC engines and use DC turnouts so that the switches will be activated from the control panel and not the DCC cabs? Or is there a definite short issue? I don't totally understand the turnout requirements for DCC.
I realize I lose the functionality of switching the turnouts from the cabs but, that's not a big deal for me. I could still use the cabs for other accessories anyway and I could make the Shin's DCC friendly over time, like when I retire! Thanks.