DCC 201
3 Day Class |
Intermediate DCC Seminar
Prerequisite: DCC 101 or basic Analog & DCC experience or Instructor Permission
Schedule: Three (3) day seminar, Dates to be announced
Day 1:
Start: 9:00AM
- Introductions
- Analog vs. DCC wiring
- DiMAX, MTS and DCC Hands-on
- Manufactures Product Comparisons
- Individual hands-on operation w/ Massoth & PIKO systems
- Set-up, Operations, Programming and Configuration
- LGB MTS I, II and III, DiMAX & DCC demonstration & compatibility
Morning Break: 10:30AM to 10:45AM
- DCC
- Layout design system options, wiring and installation, configuration, operation and programming
- Feedback, Loco Detection, Breaking and Reverse Loop Modules
- Track Contacts hookup and demonstration
Lunch Break: 12:30PM to 1:30PM
- Q&A
- Decoders
- Manufacturers Product Comparisons
- SPROG II Universal Decoder Programmer – Demo
- Sound Reed Switch Installation
- Axle Sound Sync Options
- Hall Effect Switches
- Power buffers
- Stop on DC Operations and Demo
- LGB MTS I, II and III, DiMAX & DCC demonstration & compatibility Decoders
- Conversions, Maintenance and Repair
- Individual hands-on programming, installation, wiring, lubrication & repair
Afternoon Break: 3:00PM to 3:15PM
- Individual Activities Hands-on
- Individual DCC Train Competitions
- Individual Loco Conversions
- Team Train Operation Practice
- Soldering and Adhesives Practice
End: 5:00PM
Day 2:
Start: 9:00AM
- Q&A
- Decoders & Sound Boards
- Motor Block Conversions
- Sound Decoders & Speakers
- Sound System Demonstrations
Morning Break: 10:30AM to 10:45AM
- Boosters
- Manufacturers Product Comparisons
- Breaking Mode
- Reverse Loop Mode
- Individual hands-on operation
Lunch Break: 12:30PM to 1:30PM
- Q&A
- Loco, Car and Layout lighting
- Bulb vs. LED
- LED Circuits
- Design, installation, wiring, DCC control and dimming
- Hands-on lighting exercise
Afternoon Break: 3:00PM to 3:15PM
- Individual Activities Hands-on
- LED Lighting and wiring
- Individual DCC Train Competition Practice
- Team Loco Train Competition Practice
- Individual Loco Conversions
- Soldering Practice
- Team Train Operation Practice
End: 5:00PM
Day 3:
Start: 9:00AM
- Q&A
- Train automation via central station and PC programs
- Individual hands-on set-up and system operation:
- Power supply, central station, booster, feedback module, loco and switch decoder
Morning Break: 10:30AM to 10:45AM
- Individual hands-on Activities
- Individual DCC Train Competition Practice
- Team Loco Train Competition Practice
- Complete Individual Loco Conversions
- Instructor Assisted Practice
- Team Train Operation Practice Hands-on
Lunch Break: 12:30PM to 1:30PM
- Individual Activities Hands-on
- Individual DCC Train Competition Practice
- Team Loco Train Competition Practice
- Complete Individual Loco Conversions
- Instructor Assisted Practice
- Competition
- Individual Train Operation Hands-on
- Team Train Operation Hands-on
Afternoon Break: 3:00PM to 3:15PM
- Celebration
- Awards
- Individual Train Operation hands-on
- Team Train Operation
- Special Awards
- Dinner
- Return Feedback Cards
- Hand out discount coupons
- Wrap-up
End: 5:00PM
Registration: All class reservations are offered on a first come first serve basis – advanced registrations required for all classes. Click here for registration form
Individual DCC Loco Conversions: Attendees may wish to ship their locos in advance to the Shourt Line, 12121 Shetland Lane, Los Angeles, CA 90049. If machine work is desired by the Shourt Line please allow 10 working days prior to the seminar to ensure your loco is ready. Please order any decoders and conversion hardware 10 days prior to the conference; please contact the Shourt Line for help in ordering parts required for your locos conversion. Time is scheduled each day for attendees to perform a DCC conversion on their own loco.
Date: Three (3) day seminar, Thursday thru Saturday June 23 - 25, 2011
Sign in Time: 8:45AM to 9:00 AM Thursday
Seminar Dinner: A special dinner will be provided on the last day of the seminar after the prizes have been awarded to attendees.
Class Location: Ambrose Hotel 1255 20th St., Santa Monica, CA 90404 Ph 310.315.1556 (corner of 20th St. and Arizona Ave)
Seminar Parking: Secure self serve underground hotel parking is complementary for all conference attendees.
Hotels: (click on each link below to view on-line)
Ambrose Hotel: ♥♥♥♥ 1255 20th St., Santa Monica, CA 90404 – (310) 315-1555 Attendees are encouraged to stay at the Ambrose Hotel where the class is held. Eight (8) rooms have been reserved at the Ambrose hotel for attendees. Hotel amenities include Complimentary Organic Continental Breakfast, Complimentary Wi-Fi Access, free London Cab service to local entertainment, dinning and shopping and much more. Please contact the Hotel at 310.315.1555 to make your reservations and ask for the DCC Seminar 20% discount rate of $190 + tax/night. The Ambrose is one of the best hotels in west Los Angeles.
Comfort Inn Hotel: ♥♥ 2815 Santa Monica Blvd., Santa Monica, CA, US, 90404 (310) 828-5517. The hotel is 1 mile from the Class room at the Ambrose Hotel. Attendees may use code number 2271 for our group rates for the Eight (8) rooms reserved for the seminar. Please contact the Hotel at (310) 828-5517 for reservations starting at $109.65 + tax/night & about 1 mile from the class at the Ambrose.
Best Western Gateway Hotel: ♥♥ 1920 Santa Monica Blvd., Santa Monica, CA 90404 (310) 829-9100 with limited room availability but only a few blocks from the class at the Ambrose.
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Instructor: James E. Shourt (Professor)
Enrollment: Open - 8 persons maximum
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 coupon for purchases. All attendees of a 3 day class will receive a 20% off MSRP 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 will 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, 12121 Shetland Lane, Los Angeles, CA 90049 - 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)
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