How to fit a DCC decoder chip to an older model railway loco without a socket
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Fitting a modern digital decoder chip to older non-DCC-ready locos is not difficult and can save you money. Here's how I did it with a Mainline Class 45 and a Hornby decoder, but the same method can be used for most diesels of a similar vintage. Includes a quick run-down of wiring essentials.
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Nice video Peter and your narration is so pleasing on ones lugs. Thank you , Robert.
@paterpracticus
7 ай бұрын
Thank you so much. Hope the video was useful too.
Great video. I have around a dozen old Hornby and Lima locos from the 1970/80's. I'm about to build a loft layout. Will hopefully be able to convert my old stuff to DCC
@paterpracticus
10 ай бұрын
Thanks. Good luck with the layout. The simple Hornby decoders I used in the video are great for just motor control, but if you want to add lighting etc. you'll need something like the Gaugemaster Ruby series - I used one of these in my DCC lighting test rig: kzread.info/dash/bejne/qIx3r6qpdcbVg6w.htmlsi=Y6boCYTpv3yN_bF4
Good sensible basic no-frills video. Thanks.
@paterpracticus
Жыл бұрын
Thank you. That was exactly what I was aiming at. Hope you found it useful. I'm going to do similar ones for directional lights and coach illuminations soon. PP
This is a really great tutorial. Well done.
@paterpracticus
4 ай бұрын
Thanks very much. Hopefully makes the whole process seem very doable - and not necessarily expensive.
Very helpful. May attempt on one of my only non DCC ready loco.
@paterpracticus
5 ай бұрын
Glad you found it useful. Take a look at the first bit of this too: kzread.info/dash/bejne/a4eYw7OYpditZKg.htmlsi=ylISun39ACDGOfhv I've found a really neat decoder socket that makes to job even easier.
Excellent video. Thank you.
@paterpracticus
7 ай бұрын
Glad you found it helpful. You might also be interested in this: kzread.info/dash/bejne/a4eYw7OYpditZKg.html. Includes a slightly more advanced (but equally easy) approach by adding a decoder socket - as well as how to add lights.
@liamhenning
7 ай бұрын
@@paterpracticus excellent. Thanks Peter. I’ve subscribed to your channel
Thank you for your superb explanation! Could you, please, tell me: would this decoder work just with the Hornby controller, or it can be used with some others, such as Roco Z21, Pico etc.?
@paterpracticus
4 ай бұрын
Should work with any DCC controller as it is sold as NMRA compliant.
@roylegrand9904
4 ай бұрын
@@paterpracticusThank you very much! Greatly appreciated! I am very new with this concept, therefore your enlightenment is priceless.
@paterpracticus
4 ай бұрын
DCC is a great system and has many possibilities - and it needn't be at all complicated. I've got a couple of other videos you might be relevant, or just give you an idea of what can be done, eg: kzread.info/dash/bejne/a4eYw7OYpditZKg.htmlsi=iOSmA7D92c4azP0n
@roylegrand9904
4 ай бұрын
@@paterpracticusThank you again, Peter! Watched with great interest. I have a question about your choice of decoders: what is the best place to shop for them? Aliexpress, Ebay perhaps?
Hello again, Peter. I wonder if you had ever installed a decoder with sound function?
@paterpracticus
4 ай бұрын
Hi, I’ve not done anything with sound, but I have done lights. The simple Hornby 6 pin decoder is good for just driving the motor, but you’ll need at an 8 pin or more for lights. Gaugemaster Ruby ones are very good.
@roylegrand9904
4 ай бұрын
Thank you so much and sorry for bothering you so often! I'll start checking them up. Besides, I think my contemplating on adding a sound to such old locos which I have in mind sounds too bold. Indeed, just DCC motor running and lights is already a great thing to have -- the way you've done it!
@simonwinn387
3 ай бұрын
Excellent video
@paterpracticus
3 ай бұрын
@@simonwinn387 Glad you found it useful.