(WAY off topic) Do BLI's Paragon1 and Paragon2 Series work with ALL DCC systems???

[kwt96]

Hello,

I was just wondering, do BLI's (Broadway limited Imports) Paragon1 and Paragon2 models work with ALL DCC systems???

If not, what systems???

Any help would be greatly appreciated!!

thanks,
kwt96

 

[Klinger]

Never had any problems running my E units off any system. I've used NCE and Lenz along with standard DC

 

[kwt96]

O.K. then, but are they compatible with ALL DCC systems??

 

[Truemac]

You can add Digitrax to the list of compatible systems. Folks run them all the time up at the club I visit.

 

[S301]

As far as I know, the BLI locos that have DCC fitted (they do have some locos with only sound - aka their 'BlueLine' series) are NMRA compatible. I know they work on NCE, and Digitrax, and likely most others as well. If you are unsure, try contacting BLI Or see if someone in your local area has a BLI loco so you can test it on your layout

Zec

 

[kwt96]

umm...O.K., but the BLI company says that their Paragon2 series is equipped with DCC. Does this mean that they work with ALL DCC syatems??? Yes or no???

 

[S301]

Two bits from my previous post I would recommend that you re-read

As far as I know, the BLI locos that have DCC fitted (they do have some locos with only sound - aka their 'BlueLine' series) are NMRA compatible.

If you are unsure, try contacting BLI

The second quote is the most important. They will be the most likely to say yes/no... They will also be able to say yes/no as to if they are NMRA compatible/compliant (NMRA is the group that basically sets the standards for model railways, including DCC, in the US and which is used in many other countries for a standard - such as in Aus). If it is, then it will work on any NMRA compatible/compliant DCC system (if a system isn't shown as NMRA compatible/compliant, then you may see issues).

Zec

 

[JackieG]

Well yes. I have a Union Pacific SD40-2 with NCE DCC. And it works great. What system do you have?

 

[kwt96]

I don't really have DCC yet. But I will tell you what I'm getting anyway........It's NCE.

I'm getting it in a month or two. I'm just saving up for it.

thanks,
kwt96

 

[JackieG]

Yep it will work. But if you get a Blueline loco you will need a DCC decoder for the loco because the defalt is DC. Have fun!

 

[kwt96]

Yep it will work. But if you get a Blueline loco you will need a DCC decoder for the loco because the defalt is DC. Have fun!

O.K., thanks. But what about the Paragon1 series????

Because I have a Union Pacific MT-73 4-8-2 #7000 in HO scale, and I just wanted to know if that will run on DCC also.

 

[JackieG]

I have no idea . Look on their site. Good luck!

 

[kwt96]

O.K., I recently asked a guy at the front counter of my local hobby shop, and he said that Paragon1 DOES work with all DCC systems. So that's good.