Installation of a decoder is straightforward, modifying the chassis to insulate the original brush holder takes most of the time. Very Important...
During my conversions and use of a variety of elderly locos two curious effects have been found which I thought I would pass on, to which I have...
One of my oldest to convert, she was created from two wrecks in 2005 including conversion to 2 rail and fitted with a NEO magnet. A bit battered...
This continues on from article 22 - Dublo & Wrenn Brush Holder Extraction...
The open frame motors used on many Dublo locos present a different issue when considering conversion to DCC, like many RTR locos the chassis is...
Most of the work is in preparing the motor. Very Important - the Ringfield motor was modified as in article 12, failure to do so can destroy a...
Most of the work is in modifying the motor. Very Important - the Ringfield motor was modified as in article 12, failure to do so can destroy a...
Straightforward conversions as both brushes can be isolated from the chassis with insulating sleeves on the brush springs, small package decoders...
Straightforward conversion as both brushes can be isolated from the chassis with insulating sleeves on the brush springs, finding space for a...
This loco had similar but much milder cyclic motor speed issues as the diesel shunters in article 16, mild enough to not be overly concerned but I...
I have three of these, Hornby Dublo and Wrenn, two green Dublo bodied (D3302 & D3763) and one Wrenn with the red NCB 72 body. D3302 has an...