GuideStart here
Hornby · Analogue wiring
A clear introduction to connecting a DC controller, changing speed and direction, and using points or isolated sections to park locomotives.
DC & analogue
Read the wiring guideA SMALL DIRECTORY. A USEFUL NEXT STEP.
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Official DC and DCC instructions, maintenance sheets, track advice and useful demonstrations—sorted by what you are trying to do.
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Start with the basics Start with a short plain-English guide, whether your railway uses DC or DCC.
18 resources
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Gaugemaster · Power and control
An overview of model railway controllers and power products. Useful for understanding the different jobs performed by track and accessory outputs.
DC & analogue
Explore power and controlGuideModel-specific
Hornby · HM|DC help
Official instructions and troubleshooting for Hornby HM|DC equipment. Use this section when that is the controller fitted to your railway.
DC & analogue
Open HM|DC troubleshootingManufacturerModel-specific
Hornby · Maintenance sheets
Official locomotive maintenance sheets. Identify the exact model or product number before following lubrication, body-removal or servicing instructions.
Maintenance & repairs
Find a maintenance sheetManufacturerStart here
Hornby · Product support
The wider Hornby support library for locomotives, controllers, track and accessories. A good first stop when you know the product number.
Maintenance & repairs
Search product supportManufacturerModel-specific
Lendons of Cardiff · Service sheets
A searchable archive of service, instruction and maintenance sheets from many manufacturers. Match the sheet to the exact make and product number before using it.
Maintenance & repairs
Browse service sheetsManufacturerModel-specific
ESU
LokPilot and LokSound instruction manuals. Find the exact decoder family and select the appropriate language.
Decoders
Find a decoder manualManufacturerModel-specific
ZIMO
Decoder and controller manuals, including MX and MS/MN families. Match the family and manual edition before using settings.
Decoders
Browse ZIMO manualsManufacturerStart here
Hornby Support
DCC explanations, controller instructions and decoder installation guides for Hornby products.
Getting started
Open digital supportManufacturerStart here
PECO · Technical advice
Official FAQs and guidance for PECO track, points and frogs, including the different electrical requirements of point designs.
Layout & track
Find track adviceManufacturerGo deeper
NCE
Layout wiring help, track-power bus guidance and connections. Use the instructions relevant to your system.
Layout & track
Browse wiring guidanceManufacturerModel-specific
Digitrax
Troubleshooting articles for Digitrax controllers, mobile decoders and sound. Procedures are product-specific.
Decoders
Open support guidesYouTubeStart here
Hornby Model Railways
Hornby’s channel for model demonstrations, product features and how-to videos. Look for the product or task you want to understand.
Getting started
Visit YouTube channelYouTubeStart here
Bachmann Europe
Official channel with model overviews, announcements and product demonstrations across the Bachmann Europe ranges.
Getting started
Visit YouTube channelYouTubeGo deeper
DCC-EX
Videos from the DCC-EX project. Useful when exploring its open-source command station and associated setup.
Layout & track
Visit YouTube channelGuideStart here
NMRA · DCC basics
An introduction to command control and what a decoder does. Treat older price examples as historical, rather than shopping guidance.
Getting started
Read the introductionGuideGo deeper
MOROP · NEM standards
The interface standards behind names such as NEM 651 and Next18. Technical reference for when you need more detail.
Decoders
Browse interface standardsGuideGo deeper
DCC-EX · documentation
Project documentation with routes for ready-to-run and DIY systems. Start with the route that matches your experience.
Layout & track
Explore the documentationChoose the right starting point.
- Start here
- Plain introductions and accessible resources for getting your bearings.
- Model-specific
- Match the exact locomotive, controller, decoder family or manual edition.
- Go deeper
- Technical detail and project-specific information when you are ready for it.
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