Model Rectifier Light Genie lighting controller

Model Rectifier Corp. Light Genie lighting controller

Model Rectifier Corp. Light Genie lighting controller Adding special lighting effects like flashing signals, flickering gas lamps, warning strobes, and rotating beacons to your model railroad has never been ­easier, thanks to Model Rectifier Corp.’s new Light Genie. The compact receiver can control 12 light outputs, each of which can power multiple bulbs or light-­emitting […]

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Quick Look: MRC Decoder DR. DCC programmer and tester

MRC Decoder Dr. DCC programmer and tester

MRC Decoder Dr. DCC programmer and tester Price: $99.98 Manufacturer Model Rectifier Corp. 80 Newfield Ave. Edison, NJ 08837 www.modelrectifier.com Comments: It’s a good idea to test Digital Command Control decoders before investing the time in an installation. It’s also useful to be able to quickly program decoders or decoder-equipped models. The MRC Decoder Dr. […]

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DCC Programming: episode 13 – Basics of Back EMF

Dana Kawala explainng Back-Electro-Motive-Force (Back EMF) control.

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page In this episode of DCC Programming, host Dana Kawala explains Back-Electro-Motive-Force (Back EMF) control and how it functions to aid performance on DCC-equipped locomotives. Dana demonstrates how this “cruise control” can be set and adjusted based on some specific ways you might operate […]

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DCC Programming: episode 13 – Basics of Back EMF

Dana Kawala explainng Back-Electro-Motive-Force (Back EMF) control.

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page   In this episode of DCC Programming, host Dana Kawala explains Back-Electro-Motive-Force (Back EMF) control and how it functions to aid performance on DCC-equipped locomotives. Dana demonstrates how this “cruise control” can be set and adjusted based on some specific ways you might […]

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Video: Model Rectifier Corp. Decoder Dr

Recently Adam Tager, the Director of Product Development for Model Rectifier Corp., paid a visit to the Model Railroader offices. In this video, Adam demonstrates the new MRC Decoder Dr. This handheld device makes it easy to program, read, and test Digital Command Control decoders. […]

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Video: Model Rectifier Corp. Decoder Dr

Recently Adam Tager, the Director of Product Development for Model Rectifier Corp., paid a visit to the Model Railroader offices. In this video, Adam demonstrates the new MRC Decoder Dr. This handheld device makes it easy to program, read, and test Digital Command Control decoders. […]

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DCC Programming: episode 12 – Lighting effects

Basic prototypical lighting.

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page   In this episode of DCC Programming, host Dana Kawala shows how programming lighting effects into your DCC-equipped diesel locomotives can enhance their realistic appearance and prototypical operation. Dana demonstrates effects that can be used on a variety of diesels from a wide […]

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DCC Programming: episode 12 – Lighting effects

Basic prototypical lighting.

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page In this episode of DCC Programming, host Dana Kawala shows how programming lighting effects into your DCC-equipped diesel locomotives can enhance their realistic appearance and prototypical operation. Dana demonstrates effects that can be used on a variety of diesels from a wide range […]

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DCC Programming: episode 11 – manual notching

Manual notching using a QSI Quantum decoder.

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Modern sound decoders have made it possible for your model locomotives to sound just like the real thing. In this episode, DCC Programming Series host Dana Kawala shares a few ways to tweak the sound effects to further enhance the realistic operation of […]

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DCC Programming: episode 11 – manual notching

Manual notching using a QSI Quantum decoder.

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page   Modern sound decoders have made it possible for your model locomotives to sound just like the real thing. In this episode, DCC Programming Series host Dana Kawala shares a few ways to tweak the sound effects to further enhance the realistic operation […]

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DCC Programming: episode 10 – Function mapping

Dana Kawala customizing buttons on a DCC throttle.

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page DCC Programming Series host Dana Kawala demonstrates how to customize buttons on your DCC throttle to control specific functions. This option gives DCC operators the ability to shift preferred, frequently used, or hard-to-access functions to a single keystroke. Plus, you’ll also see how […]

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