BNSF Double Stack on a rainy day in Washington State,
Photo by Fred Gruin

LIghting effects with DCC decoders!

One of the GREAT things about DCC is the ability of the decoders to provide eye-popping special effects.

Some are optomized for bulbs, some for LEDs and some allow you to use either. Different decoders provide different effects. Check out the specifications on your decoder before you select the actual light you are going to use.

The links in this section show you how to most effectively connect your light of choice to your decoder.

Some of the effects are:

• Strobes
• Ditch Lights
• Rotating headlights (Mars or Gyro)
• Directional Dimming (Rule 17)

Ready? Let's have some FUN with lights!

• LEDs are the preferred method
• 1.5 volt bulbs can provide some dazzling effects
• Track Voltage bulbs need some care to work best