Jimbo1707820979 Posted July 13, 2015 Share Posted July 13, 2015 Perhaps a foolish question but would appreciate anyones input on this. There is no real guidance in the Select Manual.I have had an old analogue loco fail recently but no indication of "death" - no heat, smoke or fireworks. Maybe just died of old age ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howbi Posted July 13, 2015 Share Posted July 13, 2015 Hi Jimbo, you risk permanent damage to an old analogue loco if you use the digital controller even in 'analogue' mode. Far better to use a battery holder with 3v or 4.5v and touch the leads onto the motor contacts to establish any life assuming you have already checked that the motor and gears are free to rotate and not seized.HB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2e0dtoeric Posted July 13, 2015 Share Posted July 13, 2015 Do NOT use any DCC controller, even in analogue mode (model zero) on a DC model because the controller still puts 16v 'alternating' current on the track. While the dc loco is running, it won't do much harm, but it will be rather noisy, but if you 'park' it somewhere, such as in a station, the motor is still getting 16v pulses, which will burn out a coil very quickly, because the motor isn't turning, to 'share' the load. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2e0dtoeric Posted July 13, 2015 Share Posted July 13, 2015 Conversely, do NOT use a dc controller on a track with a collection of DCC loco's on it, because, unless dc running has been disabled in each decoder chip, they will ALL shoot off when you turn the speed knob up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poliss Posted July 13, 2015 Share Posted July 13, 2015 DCC can kill a DC loco in seconds.Depending on the age of your model. It could just be that the motor has done it's hours. See the manual to check how long it's supposed to last. If it's not mentioned, then it might just be a loose wire.If it's just the motor, they can be replaced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo1707820979 Posted July 14, 2015 Author Share Posted July 14, 2015 Many thanks, 2e. This is very very useful to know and I have printed it out as a constant reminder as I have accumulated 6 DC locos and 4 DCC so it is potentially a bad scene. Most of the DC locos are only 0-4-0 tanks, but still valued. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo1707820979 Posted July 14, 2015 Author Share Posted July 14, 2015 Thanks HB for the warning. I have made up a12 volt 0.5 amp wheel cleaner so can confirm the old Palitoy "Collett" 4-4-0 is definitely defunct. Probably cheaper to buy another (£20 !) than try repairing, which is beyond my abilities anyway. The poor soul gave quite a few hours of nice service, so that's some consolation isn't it. Nice looking engine though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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