02-19-2010, 10:53 PM
Robert:
The old Hornby Dublo locos are a major conversion problem as the chassis casting is solid from the axle holes to the motor brush.
Old TriAng is a simple conversion as the motor brushes are totally accessible and the first step is just to put another insulating sleeve on the brush that isn't insulated. Then break the existing wire on the other side and hook up the decoder wires. I don't think it shoul cost $200 unless it includes a sound decoder.
The Pancake motors (the tender drive units and the same drive in diesels) may be a bit more problem.
Sound units, though, could be more problem -- matching to the locomotive.
You may be able to run the sound units on DC with a separate sound controller; I do this with Dayle's Galloping Goose.
The old Hornby Dublo locos are a major conversion problem as the chassis casting is solid from the axle holes to the motor brush.
Old TriAng is a simple conversion as the motor brushes are totally accessible and the first step is just to put another insulating sleeve on the brush that isn't insulated. Then break the existing wire on the other side and hook up the decoder wires. I don't think it shoul cost $200 unless it includes a sound decoder.
The Pancake motors (the tender drive units and the same drive in diesels) may be a bit more problem.
Sound units, though, could be more problem -- matching to the locomotive.
You may be able to run the sound units on DC with a separate sound controller; I do this with Dayle's Galloping Goose.
David
Moderato ma non troppo
Perth & Exeter Railway Company
Esquesing & Chinguacousy Radial Railway
In model railroading, there are between six and two hundred ways of performing a given task.
Most modellers can get two of them to work.
Moderato ma non troppo
Perth & Exeter Railway Company
Esquesing & Chinguacousy Radial Railway
In model railroading, there are between six and two hundred ways of performing a given task.
Most modellers can get two of them to work.