intercity_brad Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 I have an old running DC Duchess of Sutherland. What is the correct decoder to install to convert to DCC? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CornishJim Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 Or any of the others! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poliss Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 Any decoders that have a minimum of 1 Amp continuous current capability. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishmanoz Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 So not any of the others as Jim has suggested. The only other Hornby decoder is the R8249 which will only supply 500mA and will likely be burnt out in short order. There re are many other brands of 1 Amp decoders you could choose from too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CornishJim Posted December 13, 2014 Share Posted December 13, 2014 I did actually type many not any but i sèem to of missed the 'm' off!! There are other makes apart from hornby, why do so many people put them so high up on the list? I've had 3 decoders blow in 3 different locos, replaced with another brand all is fine, there not as infallible as many seem to make out!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulver Posted December 13, 2014 Share Posted December 13, 2014 I have purchased both Hornby and blue box decoders in the past, and generally they are fine. However, went to use my last blue oz decoder last week, found all the wires just fell off From the decoder end. The decoder is about 2 years old, but still in original packaging so wouldn't have expected that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CornishJim Posted December 13, 2014 Share Posted December 13, 2014 Whats Blue box ? You are allowed to say another brand name if you read the rules! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulver Posted December 13, 2014 Share Posted December 13, 2014 I know I can use the rival company's name, but it's not mandatory, is it? Loads of other contributors describe Bachmann in this or a similar way, even though I the rules have been relaxed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CornishJim Posted December 13, 2014 Share Posted December 13, 2014 Oh Bachmann! lol Sorry I didn't realise ha ha. Still there are plenty other makers of decoder, I use Lenz and they seem to be very robust both in the build quality and in using them, as I said I have had 3 Hornby ones blow so I thought I would try some other makes. As Hornby hasn't replied to any of my emails about them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The son of Triangman Posted December 13, 2014 Share Posted December 13, 2014 Depends on the stall current draw of the motor and it's condition. I've fitted the standard decoders to the old 1970's ringfield Hornby duchess and not had them blow or the stall current reach anywhere near 500ma. To fit this motor you need to know its stall current. Motors on these models in poorer condition will require a decoder capable of handling a 1A stall current. /media/tinymce_upload/duchess4.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishmanoz Posted December 13, 2014 Share Posted December 13, 2014 If it is a Hornby decoder that the wires fell off, it is a known problem which has now been fixed. Return it and they will probably replace it, even outside the warranty period. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walkingthedog Posted December 14, 2014 Share Posted December 14, 2014 It's pointless saying Bluebox now. I think it's just a habit we've got into. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poliss Posted December 14, 2014 Share Posted December 14, 2014 I prefer saying The B Team. :-) The giant online shop is The Big River. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2e0dtoeric Posted December 14, 2014 Share Posted December 14, 2014 Mississippi? :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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