Background When I first considered using DCC for driving my trains I knew absolutely nothing, now after 9 years of fun I know enough to retain...
14.2) Magnet Another point to consider especially for older locos whether Hornby Dublo or Triang is the state of the magnet, early magnets were...
14) Motors Motors fall generally into two groups, discrete and integrated. Most motors in pre-DCC locos typically have a mechanical (i.e. metal...
9) Pickups 9.1) Wipers Pickups must be in good order, clean, sound, with good contact force and wipers aligned correctly. It is amazing how many...
4) Serrated Wheel Treads Serrated wheel treads are those which have grooves across the wheel tread in line with the axle. These were applied to...
Now I get to the primary purpose of this series of articles, examining the process of converting a pre-DCC loco to DCC operation, and ultimately...
Suitability for DCC All pre-DCC designed locos can be converted to DCC, whether it is worth doing or not is down to personal preference and the...
DCC a Marmite Technology The "Realising My Dream" series of posts summarises the development of my personal railway, warts and all, but what...
:hismiley: I succumbed to buying one of these for the following reasons :- 1) Embarrassing number of fragile locomotives that need wheels...
Now for something completely different from me. I’ve had a Hornby 08 since it came out new (the more recent super detail, not the one with the...
Hattons decoders are my default brand for cost effective control of my locos from hardwiring to plug-in to 'ready' locos. I have fitted many and...
For the benefit of the many members who have joined since this was first posted in 2019 I have nudged this thread back into view. I have fitted...
I bought one of these when they first came out, 2 years ago I think. My intention was to fit a DCC decoder to it, but how? Options I had seen...
OK so I’ve been DCC for at least 15 years or more. I’ve so far used 3 systems... I have a ZTC 511 which is won via Model Rail. That was my entry...
So, after all the 3D stuff I’ve been showing, maybe I should show some of my modelling in real terms. I don’t think I’m as skilled and it’s...
Well, I've taken delivery of an award winning layout. But despite everything working as expected earlier today, when I came back to it this...
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] On the install bench last night a New Hornby Grange with a note on believing info that the manufacturer supplies with...
