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Running conventional and digital Engines on the same Track
This is supported with an additional option. Each block, on which conventional engines
as well as digital engines shall be able to run, must be arranged for dynamic decoder assignment
(Computer Cab Control, unless the RCI system is used - see below). Additionally
it is possible, to assign one extra on-off switch to each affected block (see
Diagram 176). This additional on-off switch is used to turn on and off the “digital
power” for this block. Whenever the block is reserved for a conventional engine, then
the block is automatically connected to an appropriate stationary block decoder as outlined
in the section before. When the block is reserved for a digital engine, then the extra
on-off switch is used to turn on the “digital power” for this block.
In this way it is even possible to run conventional and digital engines in different blocks
of the same track at the same time.
The Track Driver Cards of the RCI system provide a built-in feature to route DCC
power directly to the output points. This feature is used, when a block is statically assigned
to a stationary block decoder on a Track Driver Card (Computer Section Control).
Whenever a block is reserved for an engine with an own DCC decoder, then the
DCC mode is automatically turned on for the Track Driver point connected to this
block. When the block is released, then the DCC mode is turned off.
Notes
You can use regular engine decoders of any digital system as stationary block decoders.
To use an engine decoder as stationary decoder, mount it at a fixed position of your
model railroad and connect the wires, which are normally connected to the motor, to the
track instead. To be on the safe side you should ask the dealer or manufacturer of the
engine decoder, if it can be used as stationary block decoder without the risk to be damaged.
The author of the program shall not be liable to you for any damages.
TrainController supports also digital systems, which provide computer controlled
throttles dedicated to be used as stationary block decoders (e.g. the systems RCI or
CTI).
The operation of conventional locomotives with stationary block decoders is based on
the blocks of the Dispatcher (see chapter 5, “The Visual Dispatcher”). As a
consequence engines or trains can only be operated with stationary block decoders, if
they are running under control of the Dispatcher. In return the Dispatcher guarantees,
that traveling engines and trains are operated by the appropriate stationary block
decoders. Because the Dispatcher is able to reserve blocks automatically according to
the progress of traveling engines and trains under its control, it can also assign the
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