Frightened, confused & mystified by the new technologies and opportunities presented by Digital Command Control? You're not alone, and those mysteries are fully explained (and de-bunked) in great detail and clarity by Nigel Burkin.

In conversation with Tony Wright (surely the absolute philistine with regard to electronic technology?), Nigel leads the beginner (and the not-so-new to the game) along a clear path of understanding with regard to the entry-level products available, their advantages (and limitations), the more sophisticated units, how to fit decoders into locomotives (electric, diesel and steam-outline, even including kit-built motive power), basic programming, the conversion of an analogue-operated layout to DCC-operation (nowhere near as difficult as might be thought) and the benefits (and they are numerous) of DCC-operation.

There has been a mystique surrounding DCC in recent years, often confusing to those contemplating starting or conversion. This three-hour presentation removes any doubts (if Mr Wright can understand it, anyone can!) and will lead to a real appreciation and success in the installation, operation and exploitation of all that DCC offers for model railways.

Following on from the huge success of the earlier Right Track presentations, Part 8 complements the constructional ones ideally and a programme such as this has been needed for some time. Look out for Part 9's appearance before long where Nigel Burkin examines further the DCC subject and considers more complex installations, systems and operations, point work, lighting systems, sound, smoke - the potentials are endless.