badgers Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 is it easy too fit a dcc chip ina lion train pack eral which are advised for saleat areasnable price, any one who can help please do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gilbo2 Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 Generally I had no issues, just needs very delicate handling!Lay the loco on its left side and remove one base screw as per instructions. The uncovered PCB needs pulling out just enough to remove the <awful> insulation tape wrapped around it and the blanking PCB. The latter can then be removed. Fit a (Next18-pin) decoder, e.g. R7345 HM7000-N18TXS and then wrap the decoder and original PCB with tape to insulate it up again (my preference is Kapton Polyimide Tape).When refitting back into the loco, take care not to trap existing wiring. The loco is pre-fitted with a speaker so no need to worry about that side of things.The biggest issue to watch is that this loco has amazing detail but comes with that is it's very easy to damage and break something off. My front coupling hook was already loose in the box and the whistle on top of the boiler I damaged when laying on its top side, hence my advice to lay on its left as this has less parts that could be damaged.Overall, go for it, the loco is amazing with the handling caveats above. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Going Spare Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 You may also find the 'Hornby Lion DCC Decoder' illustrated post on page 4 helpful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gilbo2 Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 You may also find the 'Hornby Lion DCC Decoder' illustrated post on page 4 helpful. Good call,Hornby lion dcc decoder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badgers Posted January 4 Author Share Posted January 4 thanks for your help i did not know about it haveing a chip holder in it but pleased it has and thanks for your help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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