Ruston 48DS dcc decoder

[OzzyTrains]

Hi there,

Does anyone know the compatibility of a Gaugemaster DCC93 6 pin 2 function small digital decoder (Ruby Series) with a Hornby Select controller. I see that Hattons are recommending this as the decoder to use for the Ruston 48DS. Alternatively, does anyone have a 48DS with a standard Hornby 6 pin plug that they can assure will fit?

Many thanks

[Howbi]

I'm surprised there have been no replies thus far so maybe this will help. In the Dec 2019 Hornby magazine test of the 48 DS I quote " we connected Bachmann and Gaugemaster decoders to the sample all of which fitted happily inside. The three pole motor ran perfectly with both". No mention of the Hornby 6 pin version. The deciding factor is the decoder's length; I used a Lais 6 pin which was a tad too long so I had to resort to the Dremel to remove some metal in the cab to enable a fit (not recommended).

[ColinB]

I would go and look at YouChoos range of Zimo decoders. I have nothing to do with YouChoos but I use a lot of their Zimo decoders as they are very competitive. For the Hornby Terrier where space was limited Zimo does a really small decoder. It is expensive at £34, but the Gaugemaster ones aren't cheap.Fortunately their site gives all the dimensions of their decoders.

[OzzyTrains]

Thanks for your help!

Well it sounds like I have a few options, ideally I would like to be able to fit a decoder without making alterations to the loco itself.

My only other question is whether these dcc decoders will be reliable on a Hornby Select V1.6?

[Fishmanoz]

No problem with the Select. These days it would be most unusual to find issues as pretty much everything meets NMRA standards and so works together.