Tony1707822780 Posted April 20, 2022 Share Posted April 20, 2022 Does anyone know if it is possible to convert a 1950's princess elizabeth loco to DCC.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Going Spare Posted April 20, 2022 Share Posted April 20, 2022 Yes it is - follow the advice given under the Hornby DCC FAQ Index sticky post above about X04 motor conversions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flashbang Posted April 20, 2022 Share Posted April 20, 2022 HiFirstly due to the age of this loco it MUST run faultlessly on DC rail power before any conversion is considered. The slightest hesitancy to start or general poor running on DC will become far worse on DCC. Many of these early locos had poor quality wheels and do not make the best electrical connection rail to wheel which is essential for a good DCC signal to reach the decoder.Secondly, the old XO 3 or 4 motors draw quite higher current than modern motors do. Therefore, if you consider a conversion and the loco meets the good running checks, consider a high quality decoder that offers far better motor control adjustments than the R8249. Consider those whose names begin with Zi or Le, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony1707822780 Posted April 23, 2022 Author Share Posted April 23, 2022 Thanks to you all for replying to my question.It is encouraging to find out that is possible to convertas this loco is very special to me.Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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