[zmil]

Hi Charley

Another reason for switching off running on analog is to use the "Brake on DC" feature most decoders have.
This enables a Locomotive to slow down (at the deceleration rate set in the decoder) to a stop when entering a special section of track (isolated from the rest of the track) BitSwitch do some controls for automated stopping and starting
you can find details here

Regards

Zmil

 

[zmil]

Hi LF

so many questions

The Isolated section has to allow the full train to stop (at the decoders braking distance ) Wiggy has this setup on his Thomas N layout , I'm sure it is his post

-So Full train + Braking distance . It is still under DCC control but it has stopped until it gets a command to resume normal speed (Dc generator off) will the accelerate to set speed again

The DC is generated by a circuit (US$25)
You also need a Reed switch or similar to detect the Loco before it reaches the braking point in the Isolated section

No buzzing

Regards

Zmil

 

[zmil]

Hi All

A more detailed explanation plus a video and a few diagrams are in this post Here

I hope this helps

Regards

Zmil