R1024 2001 model golden plover

[Phil G N]

Hi I have just been given a 2001 year model golden plover  I hink it was hornby r1024. Its in immaculate condition and still runs on an analogue track would it be easy and worthwhile upgrading it to dcc, it is not dcc ready  it has a ringfield motor attached are some more details.

I would like to convert it but seeking advice first on how easy  it would be I cant find any info on how to do it. Thanks again this is a great place for help for newbies like me./media/tinymce_upload/a8b2d1a5e80ed14f6b093d706d3fa978.jpg/media/tinymce_upload/0623bce22430baa952af8f4213c49786.jpg

[Chrissaf]

https://www.brian-lambert.co.uk/DCC_Page_1.html#Bookmark12

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[Phil G N]

Thanks for such a quick responce I will check your link to see if i am capable of doing it.

[Fishmanoz]

You will see from Brian Lambert that Ringfields are different and some harder to convert than others due to some having the LH motor brush holder connected to tender chassis. You need to double check this with yours, blown decoder is the result if you get it wrong, but the fact there are wires coming from both brush holders implies the chassis connection is not present (wire not needed if it is connnected to chassis).

[Bulleidboy]

This may be of assistance - it's not an A4, but Flying Scotsman with a Ringfield motor in the tender - so the wiring will be the same. 

https://www.hornby.com/uk-en/hornby-dcc/decoder-installation-guides/tender-drive-flying-scotsman-decoder-installation