Converting Lima Class 37 to DCC

[Captain_Francisco.]

I have received a Lima Class 37, No. 37 405, "Strathclyde Region." I have an Hornby R 8249 decoder: what I am looking for are a set of instructions/diagrams outlining how to connect up the decoder to make No. 37 405 a DCC Locomotive. Basically, what connects

 

to what, and what gets discarded? Has anyone got a converted Lima Class 37? In my cupboard I have an old Lima "Police" Class 37, (in DC working order.) Would the wiring be the same as the "Strathclyde," and could I practise on said "Police" 37 first? Thanks

 

in advance.

[poliss]

Text guide on my forum. Photos got lost when the hosting site cosed.

http://thecentralstation.myfreeforum.org/about2970.html

 

Some guides for other Lima locos. The chassis are the same from what I can gather.

http://www.rmweb.co.uk/dcc/Lima.htm

http://www.tcsdcc.com/public_html/Customer_Content/Installation_Pictures/HO_Scale/Lima/Class_47/lima_class_47.htm

[Captain_Francisco.]

Thanks Poliss. Great help, as always. Thanks, and Merry Christmas, and a prosperous New Year, to you, and all Forum members.

[Captain_Francisco.]

Success. Thanks everyone. If I have one thing to add, and the "Converted & Competent" need read no further. However, my experience as a "Newby," has just reinforced that it really is a lot safer, and easier, to take the the time to start with the appropriate

 

equipment. I had everything, except the wire cutters for the (very) small diameter wire of the decoders. No problem, use a sharp knife, as I have done on normal household electrics since I can remember. Well, that was perhaps a little bit ambitious, as I am,

 

again perhaps, not as sharp as I possibly once was. Created a minor panic that, as the "stubs" were being cut off, I was running out of wire to the decoder. As it happened, "Valium" and a stern talking to self averted the problem, and all was completed. As

 

said initially, it has proved a great success. I feel, however, that one needs to build up a little bit of confidence in an expensive, and new area of competence, if most, like myself, I think, do not want to become discouraged, in said new area, in which

 

one has no real previous experience, and I would recommend the "apparent" expense of the correct equipment, to save the very real frustration of "penny wise, pound foolish!"

[Captain_Francisco.]

Thanks magfan. I had not even thought along those lines, and to be honest, I did not know that pre-wired pin sockets were actually marketed. My next acquisition; definitely! Thanks again, and all "ye other newbies, 'Nota Bene!'"