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Wednesday September 16, 2015

Introduction to DCC Seminar

Advanced reservations required

After registering for each class a parking pass and class attendance confirmation will be mailed within 24 hours - click on the links below for class registration form and complete class details.

Click here for Seminar Registration Form PDF

DCC 101
1 Day Class

Introduction to DCC Seminar
Prerequisite: None
Schedule:

One (1) day Seminar, Wednesday Sept. 16, 2015 from 10am to 5pm

Class Start: 10:00AM
Analog & DCC/MTS

  • Advantages and Differences

DCC & LGB MTS Basics

  • Planning, Layout Installation & Wiring

Morning Break: 11:30AM to 11:40AM
DCC & LGB MTS Basics

  • Decoder Installation and Programming
  • Loco Configuration & Operation

Lunch Break: 1:00PM to 2:00PM
DCC & MTS Basics

  • Switch Track Programming, Wiring and Operation
  • Train and Layout Lighting; Planning, Wiring and Control

Afternoon Break: 3:30PM to 3:45PM
DCC & MTS Basics

  • DCC Automation
    • Trolley Operation
    • Multi-Train Automation
  • Overview of Large Scale DCC Products from all major manufacturers
  • Product Demonstrations

Class End: 5:00PM

Date: One (1) day seminar; Wednesday September 16, 2015
Time:
10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Location: Oceanside, CA 92051
Cost: $ 100.00 per Person including a 20% off MSRP coupon for all brands and 25% discount off PIKO brand for Purchases.
Instructor: James E. Shourt (Professor)
Enrollment:- 24 persons maximum
Parking: Free all day parking provided

Lodging: Not included but discount hotel rooms are available

Terms and conditions:
Payment in full required to hold reservation. All reservations are non-refundable except in the event of class cancellation. All seats will be made available on a first come first serve basis. Class times are; 1 day 10AM-5PM, 3 Day 9AM-5:00 PM, Parking is provided, Lunch and hotel room costs not included, dinner is provided for the last day of 3 day classes. Discount Hotel reservations available (see Seminar Class Schedule for more information). All attendees of the 1 day class with receive a 15% off MSRP any brand & 25% off PIKO MSRP coupon for purchases. All attendees of a 3 day class will receive a 20% off MSRP any brand & 30% off PIKO coupon for purchases and a CD with class outline and presentation materials for class participant use only and not for distribution. Classes will be audio and/or /video recorded for private use of the Shourt Line and can be made available to participants upon request.

Payment options:
No fee options:

  • PayPal – No Fee Method (Contact the ShourtLine.com for no fee payment  from a US bank account).
  • Check in USD made out to the Shourt Line. Mail to (Shourt Line, Attn. Seminar Reservations, PO Box 1786, Oceanside, CA 92051 - All payments must be received 48 hours prior to the start of class.)

Fee based payment options: (4.1% fee is added to the base class fee)

  • PayPal – payment from by credit card or PayPal account
  • Major Credit Cards (Call the Shourt Line at 310-622-4431 for credit card payment)

 

By the end of this seminar you should:

  • Understand how LGB MTS & NMRA DCC works
  • Understand how decoders and sound boards work
  • Be able to set-up, wire and operate a MTS & DCC controlled layouts
  • Be able to automate a train system
  • Be able to program decoders
  • Be able to configure any train or switch decoder
  • Be able to choose the right system to meet your layout requirements

Click here for Seminar Registration Form PDF

 

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       Learn how to run DCC on our Class Layout,
how to convert locos to DCC
and how to add lighting

After registering for each class a parking pass and class attendance confirmation will be mailed within 24 hours - click on the links below for class registration form and complete class details.

 

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