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Schuie52

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Hi all I have just converted a Lima class 47 to dcc and have serviced the loco before the conversio, I tested it out on dc and all was rosy now the loco is a bit erratic starting and stoppin, I also fitted lighting to it  and this goes out and then comes back when the loco starts which leads me to believe it’s a pick up problem it’s not the track as all my other loco’s run fine.

any suggestions would be welcomed 

schuie52

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I have a number of Mainline/Dapol Class 56 locos.

I have fitted dcc decoders to them, and changed the bulbs to LEDs.

These have a poor pickup arrangement, two wheels at the front for RH rail, and two wheels at the back for the LH rail.

I find I get the effect you describe, and have to be vey fussy with track and wheel cleanliness.

The levelness of the track and points is also important.

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