DCC Concepts

DCC Concepts is a specialist in model railway products for both digital and analogue control including its popular Cobalt slow action point motors, Legacy track system, high-quality rolling roads, mimic panel components, ground signals, Zen locomotive decoders and much more. Check out our full collection of DCC Concepts news, reviews and features here.

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DCC Concepts ESP Aegis wireless system

DCC Concepts has created a unique wireless upgrade system which connects to the NCE PowerCab and also has the ability to link with its family of Alpha control equipment. MIKE WILD takes a closer look.

DCC Concepts adds Cobalt Ultra

DCC Concepts has added a new variant of its popular Cobalt point motor: the Cobalt Ultra. This new version includes game-changing features including basic route setting and more.

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Modern station furniture

DCC Concepts has added a selection of modern station platform furniture to its range of ‘OO’ gauge model railway accessories.

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How to install DCC Concepts Powerbase on gradients

Gradients have always posed a problem to model railway builders. MIKE WILD tackles the subject using DCC Concepts Powerbase equipment to install two gradients on our much modified ‘N’ gauge office test track, with impressive results.

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EQUIPMENT GUIDE: Rolling Roads

If you don’t have a continuous run layout, running in new models can be a challenge. However, a number of suppliers offer rolling roads to achieve this. MARK CHIVERS evaluates some of the more popular options.

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DCC Concepts Zen Decoder family

DCC Concepts’ Zen decoder collection offers a comprehensive and flexible system with the option to add plug-and-play stay alives. MIKE WILD reviews the range.

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DCC Concepts Legacy LED lamps

DCC Concepts has recently reintroduced its extensive collection of ‘OO’ gauge lamps, as part of its Legacy Models range.

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Legacy track expansion

DCC CONCEPTS has expanded its ‘OO’ gauge Legacy track range with all-new flat bottom rail flexible wooden sleeper track with code 75 and code 100 rail, together with a new batch of it ‘OO’ gauge code 75 bullhead rail wooden sleeper track.

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Point motors equipment guide

Fitting point motors can make a real difference to a model railway by offering hands free operation of turnout direction – but which are the best? MARK CHIVERS assesses the options covering both solenoid and stall motor designs.

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Installing ESU sound in the Bachmann Class 66

Bachmann's Class 66 is a simple locomotive to upgrade to digital sound. In this KeyModelWorld exclusive feature MIKE WILD installs an ESU 21-pin decoder with Legomanbiffo's high performance sound together with a powerful speaker and stay alive into the 'OO' gauge model. Read the full guide here and watch our sound demonstration video.