Customize Loco Operation With Speed Tables (245)

[@thebritishrailroader]

Well said Larry. It is your channel, don't change your style, I love it. As a modeller for 35 years, I still need to learn and your tutorials has meant that I fit my own sound and understand DCC better. Keep up the great work 👍

[@joevalentine2048]

Your intros are just fine. Gets me ready to start class with a very classy guy. I always learn something so keep on rolling and the class clowns can skip ahead, turn down the volume or leave the class. No attendance is taken or required

[@stevechilders2425]

Kudos to you Larry for calling out the, for lack of a better term, trolls. Some people simply do not appreciate a planned, recognized, teaching format. You were far more “politically correct” in pointing out the scroll forward option than I would have been. Thanks for what you do!

[@maxheadroom7687]

Larry, don’t change mate! It’s your channel and a lot of us need coaching through things especially with the newer aspects of the hobby. As a retired guy in Australia I appreciate all you do!👍🇦🇺😎🙏

[@markg890]

Larry don't listen to the naysayers. You're a treasure to the hobby and its hobbyists and your style is perfect just the way it is.

[@garypendlebury7046]

Please keep the format of your videos. I find your awareness of potential pitfalls and then your clear explanation of mitigation options, are clear, pragmatic and pitched carefully to a non technical person like me. Please keep the personal focus in your messaging. Your videos are truly great to watch! Gary, Australia

[@39djscottie]

Thank you, Larry, Stay true to yourself! That is why I am subscribed to your channel. Just getting into DCC after 35 years of model railroading, I find your videos very informative. After all we all know it's hard to teach an old dog like me new tricks!

[@jhoodfysh]

Hi Larry, I have watched almost all the videos you have completed, and I like the detail you provide. Please do not change the format. Hopefully these videos will be fun for you for a long long time. ;-)

[@Uptownloki47]

Being relatively new to DCC this video was very helpful in getting my diesels speed matched for better MU’ing.

[@leroyjungbluth6069]

Larry, a BIG Thank You for all the effort that you put into your videos. I appreciate your style of presentation: Tell us what you're going to show; discussion/demonstration the topic; and a final statement on what you showed/discussed. You're introduction tells us what key-points we should be watching for. Your hands-on segment highlights those points in detail. And you're closing summarizes the entire video. Keep up the GREAT work. LeRoy

[@michaelhoffman6354]

The videos flow well the way you do them. The kids and I appreciate them and hope they continue!

[@brent7513]

Love the channel. Don’t change a thing. Scroll bar is there for a reason.

[@newnorfolkmrr1754]

Larry, keep the format exactly as it is. It's perfect. Great job 👍🏼

[@erichayden2121]

I enjoy and need the “talk through” segments. Thanks!

[@205004gs]

Just love your video's Larry! Personally, I watch because I want to learn, and I certainly thank you for the privilege of sharing your great knowledge of the hobby and DCC! Please keep them just as they are!👍👍

[@robingagnon9659]

wow the nerve of some people! you dont like, skip to the next, no need to leave negative feedback. I love your channel and the format you use. I have learned so many things from you - Thank you!!!!

[@paulskehan6274]

Hi Larry Don't change your presentation style. I use your videos as my only learning tool. They are very helpful. Regards Paul from Zillmere

[@stuartaaron613]

Hi Larry, another great video. It's "funny" that you discussed viewer comments about you "waffling" because just a few days ago I was watching another KZbin channel where the host also addressed his viewers commenting on him "waffling " too long at the beginning of his videos. Don't change anything, your videos are fine as they are.

[@geoffwilcock1519]

Just saw you mention people being negative. You educate very well. Keep going Larry.

[@peterjhillier7659]

As ever an excellent Video, please don’t change your style I always look forward to your Videos because although 76 Years of Age I too still enjoy learning especially about DCC Technology and your modelling Techniques. Thank you for all the hard effort you put in to the production of your wonderful Videos it is much appreciated. Keep safe.

[@bobainsworth5057]

I for one like your feedback at the beginning, don't stop.

[@wilton34041]

An excellent video Larry. This is a fantastic tutorial and I'm so pleased you showed us how do use DecoderPro. It's info like this that comparative newcomers like me would probably take ages to find on my own and then try and figure out how to use it. Don't listen to the complainers, your doing a grand job - let them move on if they don't like the way you show us. Phil Brice in Sussex UK.

[@bryanmaloy4797]

You be you. Read and followed you since I first started doing dcc.

[@chrisrafferty8681]

Loving the videos Larry. Keep it going and don’t bother wasting energy on the haters.

[@1Klooch]

Larry, I like it when you talk. You tell us what your going to tell us, you tell us, you tell us what you told us and why it could be useful to us. Easy to see and understand practical examples along the way too. Some of your content is such that is not relevant to me and which I will never use. However, I can't remember any of your videos that I skipped through once started. Endeavor to persevere.

[@ronduz1281]

Keep the format Larry , I enjoy your videos,keep up the great work

[@jeffbaker2897]

Please stay with your style of your program, always learning from you , enjoy every minute 👍

[@DaveSmith-Robspalu]

Larry, ignore the snide comments just keep doing what you do.

[@iangerahty3422]

I doubt any of them have a channel which so generously shares their knowledge and experience of many decades in the way that Larry does.

[@542643131]

Well said Larry. It is your channel, don't change your style, I love it. I find your videos very informative. I like the detail you provide. Please do not change Thank you Larry.

[@fjrsteve]

Larry, you do you, the format is fine. I like the intros as they set the scene for the topic, and highlight important points for the following discussion/lesson/demonstration.

[@markwakeley3835]

Hey Larry. Personally I love your brief synopsis at the start of your videos. I hope you keep enjoy making videos. IMHO your the best teacher I've listened to and have learned so much. It has given me the confidence to learn new skills (soldering) and try new things (decoder installation). Next up, teach myself how my computer works and learn Decoder Pro from your early videos. Thanks again. P.S. Let the complainers start their own KZbin channel and see if they can reach 27K+ viewers. I think NOT.

[@frankwhittle4364]

Larry don't pay any attention to these idiots, your style is your style and it works for most of us who have the patience and interest to listen to you. Your videos are top notch and one of the main channels I constantly watch along with Charlie Bishop's videos, who has a similar style. These idiots can't see that you are trying to pass on knowledge so they don't have to think, (perhaps that's it perhaps they can't think). Keep the videos coming will be viewing Monday's when it arrives. Keep well and keep safe, Frank U.K.

[@socalscalemodels]

I enjoy your videos as is. Dont change anything. It's your channel, you do it your way. I just block stupid commenters and move on. The majority of your views are just fine with your style as you can see in the comments below.

[@freddyspsfupwp9711]

KEEP DOING YOUR THING BIG DOGG. 👍🏿

[@nicwilson6391]

Don't mind them people that complain about you talking....these are learning videos and you have to explain to teach ! I enjoy how you explain how you do everything cause I'm trying to learn DCC and how to convert my DC over to DCC....you're doing a great job !! Keep up the good videos

[@mikethomas3294]

i like the way you produce your vidios, they are very informative, keep up the great work that you do,

[@GodCed]

Very interesting stuff, do not listen to the naysayers, it’s your explanations which set your channel apart!

[@ThisWorks4Me]

Larry, I enjoy your videos. We have a similar time line in model railroading and dcc. Keep up the good work and don't change a thing.

[@derekmurton1656]

I find all videos both educational and entertaining and appreciate all your time taken , I have learned a great deal after a break of some 40 yrs and now starting in dcc. Thank you

[@johnpetru4133]

Thanks for the lessons, Larry. No need to consider changing any of your format.

[@donaldshroyer8633]

Nice vid. For what it's worth, I'm viewing to see what knowledge you have to impart on any particular day. I'm back in the hobby after a couple decades and know enough to know how much I don't know. DCC solved the issues that previously caused me to lose interest, and is what brought me back to this hobby. While I may question you closely from time to time, I accept that you have the cred to be an authority whose opinion and observations I trust. Respect.

[@aaamodeltrainsandplanes3774]

haters will always hate and to heck with em. Larry keep up the great work I wouldn't change a thing . Have a awesome day 👍

[@bernardc2553]

WOW Larry boy you really took us into the Nuts& Bolts of How -to ..I must admit I found myself all Crossthreaded however I can go back again & again..Oh on the whinners..Maybe there NOT familiar with HOW INDIVIDUAL TEACHERS TEACH there the ones we can no longer SPANK or maybe they never experienced School or ability to recognize a exellent teacher!

[@johneveritt3976]

Hay Larry : Tell Those Snide; Arb Trolls To * Go Away * ! Know That We Appreciate Every Instructional Viddy You Post ... No Matter How Long One Has Been A MR-er; We ALWAYS Learn Something New; Especially As Technology Evolves ... Lakka + Cheers For Now / John

[@tonydaly2642]

If people don't like your videos then they can move on. Lets see their videos instead. I enjoy your videos & think they are extremely informative. Thank you.

[@johnkeitley9168]

Hi Larry, just wanted to add my vote for your videos, exactly as you do them. It was the thorough information you have presented in the past that inspired me to convert to DCC, and I am delighted that I made the jump. Your presentations are indeed educational. Thanks.

[@bcrlwy]

Well said Larry, I enjoy your video's and the information contained in them. No trolls at this house. Take care looking forward to your next post.

[@PaulSmith-pl7fo]

Hi Larry. Sniping feedback: Good for oy - don't change the way you film these videos. The keyboard warriors are not forced to watch the videos and you have given them the perfect solution!

[@noty57]

Lerry I really in joy your videos and have learned a lot from you don't change how you do your videos the are great the way they are

[@buzzard4242]

Larry, I for one enjoy the teaching style of your videos. I am new to model railroading and I am trying to develop a method of building a railroad that I can easily work on it.

[@colvinatchison344]

Hey man, it is your show you can produce it any way you like! I love it the way it is, you are a great teacher, keep it up!

[@MaquetedoPetersen]

Gostei desta parte em que você diz que o vídeo tem uma introdução onde você fala ..... muito bom!

[@RonsTrainsNThings]

Hey Larry. I feel your pain about the comments. I get similar comments and have a similar philosophy. I want to explain for those who want explanation, and those who don't can skip forward with no effort if they choose.

[@steveedwards9957]

Thanks Larry for simplfying yet again what for me would have been a brain twister.

[@johngoljenboom4373]

Nicely done. Don't change. I like your videos. Thanks.

[@ricter591]

Thanks Larry, You always do a great job teaching me, I would not change a thing. 🐾🚂.

[@paulrgreenwald8073]

Larry- Your videos are educational. You follow the educational process- Tell the students what you are going to teach them, teach it to them and then tell them what you taught them. These snide commenters obviously do not understand the educational process. Paul R Greenwald NMRA #129229 PRRT&HS #1802

[@NitroStarGT]

I have enjoyed your videos and have learned a ton and even repeat watch a lot of them to learn even more. Heck I can't remember all this stuff LOL. Keep on keeping on Larry !

[@johnbutler8388]

I enjoy your videos too sir thank you I don't think I would have replied to them they're just doing that to be despiteful I guess but you're doing a great job I appreciate you thank you very much for your time and your knowledge

[@jamesb5136]

if people want fluff I can think of other channels that they can go to if learning is an issue for them. Keep up the good work of passing on the info.

[@andyknott8148]

And for what it's worth, here is my feedback, carry on, don't change a thing.

[@railwayjade]

Well said! I enjoy your video format! Keep it up!

[@bigdealwhocares]

New to DCC. Just bought my first DCC locomotive (Athearn Genesis) and the NCS PowerCab starter kit. Do off-the-shelf DCC Locos come with pre-programmed speed curves? Enjoy all your videos, Larry, find them very helpful. Purchased a copy of your wiring book. Ignore the social media trolls.

[@TheDCCGuy]

They should already be optimized for that specific loco model. However individual modelers like to further customize the decoders settings for their preferences. For example the sound volumes are often too loud for my preferences. I think they do this somas to impress folks who want to hear them before they buy and volume seems to impress, at least until you get it home to the confines of your layout. And if you get several droning on at the same time it can get downright annoying!

[@brandongaines1731]

I enjoy learning from you, Mr. Puckett! Thank you, sincerely, for using these videos as a teaching method and not just as an entertainment medium! BTW, have you done a video about your Decoder Pro computer-layout setup? If not, then could uou perhaps do a video describing this setup, please? Thanks!

[@TheDCCGuy]

I have not done that since it would require having accessory decoders attached to all my Tortoises. It would require a major refit at this point.

[@onkyonky4740]

Hey Larry if they don't like it they do not have to watch. You still got 27,000+ subscribers so you must be doing something right.

[@lyndonfoster1090]

Thank you for another useful video. Can you discuss the interface part of computer pro? I haven't chosen my throttle system yet and I gather that each maker must make their own and then their are ones called sprog and dccxx so I was just curious what you would recommend? perhaps I am again overthinking it but I find your explanation very useful. also thank you for the lighting and constant power electronic videos, perfect for us non electronic types. Keep up the excellent vidoes

[@TheDCCGuy]

I have several videos here that discuss DecoderPro, settings, preferences, etc. I also have several on the various interfaces for various DCC systems. All you need to do is scroll through the list on my channel home page.

[@tex-hogger4974]

I've been trying to get this all figured out for our fleet. I've been speed matching them using the way you explained in the last video with CVs 2, 5 and 6. My question is, can I put the corresponding values from the 3 CVs to the corresponding CVs in the speed table and then put a check mark in the one on the far left and right, and the middle and then "match ends" to get a clean speed curve? Also, with the majority of the diesel locos I would like them to rev up to like notch 2 before moving, so should the first 2 or 3 speed steps be set the same?

[@TheDCCGuy]

I’ll have to test that to see what you mean. On the second question I would expect that by setting the first 2 steps to “0” the loco would not move but I am not sue whether the prime mover sound would ramp up-easy enough to test using ops mode and DecoderPro.

[@mckerrowsiding]

Great video Larry. I am a neophyte when comes to DCC your videos may it a lot easier you use. I have a question. Why do some locomotive run very fast on the same speed setting. I have an n scale RDC that does 200 mph and with all the same setting my GP 4o will only ever get to 70 mph. I use the Accutrack II Model Train Speedometer to measure their speeds. Thanks

[@TheDCCGuy]

Different manufacturers use different gear ratios and different motors which run at different speeds. All that means your locos will respond differently to the same throttle setting. It is also why speed matching is necessary to run multiple locos in a consist.

[@johnwhatmore3182]

Hi Larry, love your videos so stickI to your guns - I’ve got staging with 4 track return loops - what’s the best way to wire in dcc - does each track need an auto reverser ($$$) or put one on the lead track ?

[@TheDCCGuy]

If the staging tracks are all within one reverse loop then one autoreverser will handle the job.

[@gsigs]

How do speed tables interact with acceleration and deceleration rates?

[@j.mcq.8418]

I have this question too. I have digitrax stuff and they have to be the worst at explaining their equipment. I have a PR4 and the documentation (that I have seen) doesn't even explain what the buttons are.

[@genebarfield6688]

A quick glance around YooToob shows us there are a ton of model railroad videos available, and a good handful of producers who have racked up large collections of videos to choose from. The reason I prefer your work above all others is because of the 'chatter' subject you mention. I enjoy a model railroad conversation as much as the next person. But I tire of people who insist on presenting five minutes of useful information in a 45-minute video. Even though their intentions may be the highest, few others take the time to plan their presentations as you do, with the result that we have to live through a lot of verbal wandering around before they arrive at anything useful or interesting to say. I wonder if you have formal teaching in your background, because you don't waste any of our time. From the get-go your presentation is, and stays on point. That can only happen because the instructor (you) put as much planning into their presentation as they have into learning their subject. A lot of people could learn useful things from watching your videos, and it isn't just about the nuts and bolts of model railroading. Thanks again, Larry.

[@FKHTrump2024]

Hi Larry where can I get the cable to use from my NCE pro cab to my laptop? Thanks great video!

[@TheDCCGuy]

How about the NCE website?

[@troybrodrick7208]

can you of have you done a vid about how to read decoder with jmri? i may have missed

[@TheDCCGuy]

It should be back in the series on DecoderPro from 2 years ago.

[@fiercetrains4052]

Speaking of speed, when I go to convert old dc locomotives to dcc, I use digitrax decorders because that's all the decoders that my store sells. Now when I test them out on my NCE system they crawl like pretty slow and don't go past 1/2 speed, now when I put them on my bachmann dcc system, they fly. Is it the decoders that I'm using hinder the speed of those models?

[@TheDCCGuy]

That is really odd. I have been using Digitrax decoders on various DCC systems since 1994 and never have seen that behavior. How many decoders do you have that do this?

[@fiercetrains4052]

@@TheDCCGuy it was 2-3

[@TheDCCGuy]

Check the voltage of the power supply. Both these systems are voltage followers meaning the voltage supplied to the decoder will be proportional to what is being supplied to the system. So if your Bachmann power supply has a significantly higher voltage than the NCE then that might be the reason.

[@morganfbilbo4659]

You explained speed tables for freight & passenger locos fine. What about switch engines?

[@TheDCCGuy]

Just cut it down a bit more can even truncate the top of the speed curve to s moving slow.

[@cfishel15]

Please continue your outstanding content and ignore the trolling idiots.

[@dkaustin98]

I have Decoder Pro and a PR3. I’m running all narrow gauge steam engines, On30 BLI C-16s. I’m eyeing the speed tables for another use. Mainly to keep my grandson from running my locos like slot cars. I have replaced the Original QSI DCC with Tsunami 2200 Steam 2 decoders with the larger Current Keepers. I want to limit the top speed the engines can run. I normally run my C-16s slowly. For example on the DCS-52 the throttle is set to less than 1. Most of the time half way between 0 and 1. The C-16s run fantastic. You can really notice a change in sound when these start into a grade. Any thoughts on limiting top speed on these locos?

[@TheDCCGuy]

If using a 3 point curve then just set CV 5 to a value about the same as CV 6. That way it will accelerate to the midpoint speed and then not increase or only a small amount. With the 28 point curve you can “shape” the response curve more if desired.

[@robfern4580]

Larry i apperach your lessons some people are just rude Can you please tell me the size of the resisters you need for the l e d bulbs they seemto be doiing away with I2 V D C wheat bulbs regards John R from Australia😂

[@TheDCCGuy]

Try 1000 ohms, most LEDs will do fine with that.

[@mr.shadestrains6033]

Koolest 🚂😎👍👍

[@michaelmcguire19]

How mush current or voltage do I need to run a DCCC system for my train layout

[@TheDCCGuy]

That depends on a lot of factors. I think K discussed that in my video on command stations and boosters.

[@geac9100]

Forget the whiners, they don't even have a layout.

[@geraldjones2278]

I also say stick with your original format. Many of us need a detailed explanation. I am a bit confused by one point. It is my understanding that DCC does not use increasing or decreasing voltage to control motor speed yet your explanation of forward and reverse trim does increase or decrease voltage. Also, I noted that the Decoder Pro speed chart says 28 points but only shows 14. Just an observation here. 14 works just fine.

[@TheDCCGuy]

I just counted them and there are in fact 28 of them!

[@geraldjones2278]

@@TheDCCGuy Yes, there are. I must have had an older version of DP.