15/02/07: Reading Matter

I've been busy writing rather than modelling. The DCC book, published by Ian Allan, is due out around 24th March and will be followed by further volumes on baseboards and road vehicles. In addition I've been writing for the new Hornby Magazine.

Here's the description for the DCC book:
This is the first title in a brand new series from Ian Allan Publishing which will tackle a range of topics that are significant for modellers working in different areas of interest in this absorbing and wide-ranging hobby which embraces so many materials, scales and subjects. The series begins with this examination of a recent revolution in the operation of model railways, the development of Digital Control Command (DCC). Until recently, attempts to bring in more sophisticated control systems, to allow for the multiple operation of trains, were relatively primitive.

This has changed with the arrival of DCC. Using computer chip technology, each locomotive can now be individually identified and operated, making the operation of a model railway layout much more akin to the real thing. Most proprietary models now come with DCC compatibility. It is also possible to upgrade older models to take advantage of this new technology. This book explores the theory and practice of DCC and explains how the technology can be applied, making this essential reading for both those who already have the technology and for others contemplating the significant investment involved.

Cover price is £12.99 and it will be available from all good bookshops (and quite a few mediocre ones too).

As for the Hornby Magazine, my lips are sealed. So here's a clue...

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