This is an active index to my DCC Loco Conversions series of articles, grouped by content with direct links to posted articles. Quite a few are...
Installation of a decoder is straightforward, modifying the chassis to insulate the original brush holder takes most of the time. Very Important...
This article applies to the open frame motor versions by Hornby Dublo, the later version based on a modified R1 chassis will be covered in a...
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...
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...
Before I commence on the actual conversions and the fun I have had with some of them I thought it would be useful to give an overview of the tools...
I first became aware of neodymium magnets back in 2005 when I had taken voluntary redundancy and decided to resurrect my interest in model...
Whilst planning ahead the next articles it occurred to me that some Dublo enthusiasts may want to run a DCC fitted loco on original Dublo track....
Part 1 - Introduction Considered as incompatible with DCC by the trade as it takes more effort than they can economically charge a customer to...
Decoder Connections I will solder wherever possible, fitting connectors into a 4mm scale chassis requires a lot of volume, so given a loco...
To avoid excessive repetition and keep each conversion to specifics for that loco I now outline my general techniques for converting locos to DCC...
Apart from the necessary collection of suitable screwdrivers, pliers and tweezers to taste I consider the following to be essential. Some items...