There are modules which allow trains to go from DCC controlled sections to DC control and vice versa, so the two don't have to be completely separate.
Dual purpose DC/DCC layout design and construction
Is it possible to create a layout which with the throw of a simple switch can go from DC control to DCC control and back again?
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This subject may be of interest to a lot of members and visitors who are contemplating DCC but don't want to have to chip all their locos and especially the older collectables that they may have that may not work so well with DCC.
What are the constraints when contemplating a dual purpose layout?
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Is it better to opt for totally isolated seperate layouts within a layout?
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I would guess that with Hornby keeping it simple and using the track as the "bus" then it would be equally simple with such a set up to incorporate a switch that immedietely converts to whole layout back to DC control. You then remove all your DCC chipped locos and have a play with your non chipped locos.
Happy modelling
Gary
This subject may be of interest to a lot of members and visitors who are contemplating DCC but don't want to have to chip all their locos and especially the older collectables that they may have that may not work so well with DCC.
What are the constraints when contemplating a dual purpose layout?
Is it better to opt for totally isolated seperate layouts within a layout?
I would guess that with Hornby keeping it simple and using the track as the "bus" then it would be equally simple with such a set up to incorporate a switch that immedietely converts to whole layout back to DC control. You then remove all your DCC chipped locos and have a play with your non chipped locos.
Happy modelling
Gary
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