--- product_id: 3618965 title: "Basic DCC Wiring for Your Model Railroad: A Beginner's Guide to Decoders, DCC Systems, and Layout Wiring" price: "159.72 DT" currency: TND in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/3618965-basic-dcc-wiring-for-your-model-railroad-a-beginners-guide store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # Basic DCC Wiring for Your Model Railroad: A Beginner's Guide to Decoders, DCC Systems, and Layout Wiring **Price:** 159.72 DT **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Basic DCC Wiring for Your Model Railroad: A Beginner's Guide to Decoders, DCC Systems, and Layout Wiring - **How much does it cost?** 159.72 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/3618965-basic-dcc-wiring-for-your-model-railroad-a-beginners-guide) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description This is an ideal book for model railroaders who are just getting started with Digital Command Control (DCC). A how-to guide that covers the basics, the book features an overview of DCC, tackles track wiring, describes cab bus wiring, explains how to convert an existing layout to DCC, and includes other fundamentals. The book is written by Mike Polsgrove, Model Railroader's columnist on DCC. Review: An Essential Starting Point - This book is an essential starting point for anyone wanting to consider Digital Command Control (DCC) for their model train layout of any scale. A better title for it would be "Basic DCC for Your Model Railroad". It provides "exceptionally integration knowledge" on all of the DCC Components and Component Features offered by various manufacturers plus the author's experience and "watch outs" on the installation and operation of the various components. The reviews that state the information contained in this book is available for free on the Internet are inaccurate because the "Author's Integrated DCC Perspective" contained in this book is not available on the Internet; however, each DCC System and DCC Component manufacturer offers "free" information on the devices they sell. Wikipedia has a "very basic" page on DCC plus the National Model Railroad Association (NMRA) has established DCC Standards and Recommended Practices; see their site. Additionally, the author is an Electrical Engineer who currently designs Electronic Circuits for Eagle Test Systems; most of the "Internet Free DCC Information" that I have read is very (very) basic, has errors, and the authors do not provide their credentials. "Basic DCC Wiring for Your Model Railroad" starts with an overview of DCC followed by a logical progression of DCC system planning for a model train layout; it includes individual chapters on DCC "Track Wiring", "Boosters and Power Districts", "Turnouts and Reversing Sections", "Cab Bus Wiring", "Decoder Installation and Programing", and "Converting an Existing Layout to DCC". Mike Polsgrove outlines DCC features offered for each type of DCC Component but does not endorse any specific manufacturer's components. An appendix is included that lists the nineteen (19) "DCC System and Component Manufacturers" with both their street and internet addresses that were in business at time of the book's publishing; all are still in business. This integrated DCC information in this book enables anyone to plan, design, and install DCC on their model railroad. It provides all the information you need to "Plan" your DCC system. By "Plan" I mean what "DCC Components and Component Features" you want for your specific layout. You will need to gather and summarize the "Features" offered by the various DCC System and Component Manufacturers to complete your "DCC Layout Design" and enable you to purchase both your DCC System and DCC Components. A second appendix included in this book and entitled "Tools for a DCC Workshop" along with the "Wiring" information provided throughout the book plus the DCC Component Manufacturer's installation requirements of the DCC components you purchase will provide you all the information you need to install DCC. Review: Good beginning for beginners. - I would not recommend this book for someone already very familiar with DC wiring of model railroads. You can find out everything you need to know about the basics of DCC freely on the internet if you have a good foundation. This book sticks to the basics. However, for someone (like me) with limited knowledge of DC wiring, having just done a basic layout with unitrack, this is great. It's hardly exhaustive, but covers the basics well enough for me to actually understand what's being talked about on the internet. I really appreciated that Polsgrove *did* talk about specific brands in spots. I was leery of buying this because I didn't want to get something that only spoke in generalities. That alone bought it a star or two from me and made me feel that while basic, this book was worth the cost vs time spent trying to find freebie guides on the internet. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #94,223 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #6 in Model Trains | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 794 Reviews | ## Images ![Basic DCC Wiring for Your Model Railroad: A Beginner's Guide to Decoders, DCC Systems, and Layout Wiring - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/713np0H9xKL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An Essential Starting Point *by J***. on February 21, 2014* This book is an essential starting point for anyone wanting to consider Digital Command Control (DCC) for their model train layout of any scale. A better title for it would be "Basic DCC for Your Model Railroad". It provides "exceptionally integration knowledge" on all of the DCC Components and Component Features offered by various manufacturers plus the author's experience and "watch outs" on the installation and operation of the various components. The reviews that state the information contained in this book is available for free on the Internet are inaccurate because the "Author's Integrated DCC Perspective" contained in this book is not available on the Internet; however, each DCC System and DCC Component manufacturer offers "free" information on the devices they sell. Wikipedia has a "very basic" page on DCC plus the National Model Railroad Association (NMRA) has established DCC Standards and Recommended Practices; see their site. Additionally, the author is an Electrical Engineer who currently designs Electronic Circuits for Eagle Test Systems; most of the "Internet Free DCC Information" that I have read is very (very) basic, has errors, and the authors do not provide their credentials. "Basic DCC Wiring for Your Model Railroad" starts with an overview of DCC followed by a logical progression of DCC system planning for a model train layout; it includes individual chapters on DCC "Track Wiring", "Boosters and Power Districts", "Turnouts and Reversing Sections", "Cab Bus Wiring", "Decoder Installation and Programing", and "Converting an Existing Layout to DCC". Mike Polsgrove outlines DCC features offered for each type of DCC Component but does not endorse any specific manufacturer's components. An appendix is included that lists the nineteen (19) "DCC System and Component Manufacturers" with both their street and internet addresses that were in business at time of the book's publishing; all are still in business. This integrated DCC information in this book enables anyone to plan, design, and install DCC on their model railroad. It provides all the information you need to "Plan" your DCC system. By "Plan" I mean what "DCC Components and Component Features" you want for your specific layout. You will need to gather and summarize the "Features" offered by the various DCC System and Component Manufacturers to complete your "DCC Layout Design" and enable you to purchase both your DCC System and DCC Components. A second appendix included in this book and entitled "Tools for a DCC Workshop" along with the "Wiring" information provided throughout the book plus the DCC Component Manufacturer's installation requirements of the DCC components you purchase will provide you all the information you need to install DCC. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good beginning for beginners. *by B***O on January 24, 2014* I would not recommend this book for someone already very familiar with DC wiring of model railroads. You can find out everything you need to know about the basics of DCC freely on the internet if you have a good foundation. This book sticks to the basics. However, for someone (like me) with limited knowledge of DC wiring, having just done a basic layout with unitrack, this is great. It's hardly exhaustive, but covers the basics well enough for me to actually understand what's being talked about on the internet. I really appreciated that Polsgrove *did* talk about specific brands in spots. I was leery of buying this because I didn't want to get something that only spoke in generalities. That alone bought it a star or two from me and made me feel that while basic, this book was worth the cost vs time spent trying to find freebie guides on the internet. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good book *by D***. on April 10, 2024* Older book on dcc, but still some good info ## Frequently Bought Together - Basic DCC Wiring for Your Model Railroad: A Beginner's Guide to Decoders, DCC Systems, and Layout Wiring - Wiring Your Model Railroad (Essentials) - DCC and Model Railroading --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.tn/products/3618965-basic-dcc-wiring-for-your-model-railroad-a-beginners-guide](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/3618965-basic-dcc-wiring-for-your-model-railroad-a-beginners-guide) --- *Product available on Desertcart Tunisia* *Store origin: TN* *Last updated: 2026-10-14*