j50 seems sounds very noisey?

[morley00]

hi there everyone.   i have just put a new dcc concept 21 pin convert to 8 pin  into my j50  then started to run it in with out the body on to make sure its running welll but as it moving its sounds bad  or like old 1980 motor. i am using a nce pro cab i have also bought a j15  and run like a dream quiet . i recieved it at christmas from hornby has any one had the same problem ?   or is it the chip do i need to use a 8 pin would it make a difference 

any advice is welcome 

[96RAF]

I doubt the number of pins will make any difference to the noise.

if you can, put it back into DC rig with a decoder blanking plug and run it like that to assess the noise.

it may just need some (sparingly applied) lube.

[walkingthedog]

Have you run it in 30 minutes medium speed both directions no wagons. I have one and it is not noisy but then it is good old DC. 

[morley00]

thank you for reply i will try  dc tomorrow and use some oil to lube it and i will see if makes a difference

[morley00]

hi just to reply to wtd and raf 96  thank for advice i    j50 is proforming well  as sugested i ran her on dc   

still abit  noisey but  eventuly  noise ruduced also lube her up as well not to much tho thank for the advice

[walkingthedog]

I don't know why Hornby don't suggest running in their locos. It makes a huge difference. You can actually see the locos speed increasing as it settles in.