PhilR Posted April 19, 2014 Share Posted April 19, 2014 Hi Please excuse me if this has been aired elsewhere but I am a newbie and have browsed the forum. I have seen the recent discussion about running unconverted DC models on DCC systems and get the gist that it is probably going to end in tears. My question is can the Club Black Pug 2014 engine be readily chipped for DCC - similarly can the West Coast Highlander recently on sale be converted? As an aside I like the idea of discussing Hornby in a "sympathetic" but critical environment like this. I appreciate opinion is personal but hope to enjoy sharing in the pool of knowledge. Regards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishmanoz Posted April 19, 2014 Share Posted April 19, 2014 Hi Phil, welcome to the forums. The Club model will be about the simplest conversion to DCC that there is. For a start, you'll find conversions for a number of locos in the DCC section of this site, including for an 0-4-0. Take a look at it. Now Hornby says you have to remove the motor as it is mounted connector side down. But this isn't true, it is mounted connector side up so can stash on place. So all you have to do is to cut the connector wires so you only have the red, black, orange and grey still long. Then unsolder the connections from the pickups to the motor connections, and you can remove the suppressor components as they are not needed. Finally, solder red wire to the pickup wire on one side, black wire to the pickup on the other side and orange to one motor connection and grey to the other. You are done. You should check it out on ID 03, the default decoder address, and if ok put the body back on. Then reprogram to the address you want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishmanoz Posted April 19, 2014 Share Posted April 19, 2014 Stash on? Should say stay in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishmanoz Posted April 19, 2014 Share Posted April 19, 2014 Oh, and if the highlander is an 0-4-0 like in the train set, it will be exactly the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poliss Posted April 19, 2014 Share Posted April 19, 2014 Would these be the instructions you are referring to Fishy? https://www.hornby.com/hornby-dcc/decoder-installation-guides/r782-0-4-0-smokey-joe-decoder-installation/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graskie Posted April 19, 2014 Share Posted April 19, 2014 Fishmanoz said: Stash on? Should say stay in.Yes, I think you really should stay in after that one, Fishy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishmanoz Posted April 19, 2014 Share Posted April 19, 2014 Smokey Joe has problems due to space fitting in the decoder poliss. I'd start with the standard 0-4-0 at https://www.hornby.com/hornby-dcc/decoder-installation-guides/standard-0-4-0-decoder-installation-guide/ But again remember you don't have to remove the motor so it is dead simple job of unsoldering 2 wires and a couple of components, solder 4 wires and you are done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The son of Triangman Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 I agree the pug moulding certainly is cramped, it can be done, but it's not a job for someone starting out on their first DCC conversion. the decoder has to be placed exactly in the right place, an insulating sleeve for the decoder is best avoided due to space constraints. I fit about 50 of these a week for the business as we do a good trade in the 0-4-0's on the stall, webshop and at exhibitions. http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t43/thetriangman/967_zps6d82741a.jpg http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t43/thetriangman/968_zps7ee4fad0.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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