As a new boy to this forum I have noticed some people are having a problem with decoder programming. My immediate thought is of all the miss match of equipment being used. To me life is simple, at the time I started I wanted the best and at that time it was LGB with Lenz decoders 55020. Then eventually Massoth took over and manufactured all LGB electronics so my progression was with the LGB 55045 Programming module and soft ware, now with the Massoth soft ware as well. To me this makes sense. Look for a manufacturerer that produces all the necessary parts. i.e. (If Bachmann - use all their stuff, if Lenz - use all there stuff). For me Massoth is the best electronic company with Loco Decoder's, Sound Unit's, Switch Decoder's, Feedback Module's, Uncoupling units and the new IRD units that will be in the shops this year hopefully. To my way of thinking there is no standardisation in DCC. I know there is a ruling body but manufacturers do not have to adhere to this and some do not! I hope my views will not start any wars but it is MY VIEW.
Railway 42
Railway 42