g gauge cl 66 to dcc
- Thread starter sherwood
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I have done this..
You need a 'chunky' decoder. I have tended to use a Massoth XL, combined with a Phoenixsound card for the sound.
However, I would most likely use an ESU, or Zimo, combined unit these days.
If this is an Aristocraft model, be very aware that the motor and pickup wires may not match colours (for function/polarity) from both power-bogies.
These units are not particularly 'DCC friendly' and getting the lighting to work can be a challenge. - I cheated, and used a DPDT relay, to reverse polarity into the existing board, to give directional lighting.
You can still arrange to turn the lights off by DCC command, and have the manually switched option of day or night running.
PhilP.
You need a 'chunky' decoder. I have tended to use a Massoth XL, combined with a Phoenixsound card for the sound.
However, I would most likely use an ESU, or Zimo, combined unit these days.
If this is an Aristocraft model, be very aware that the motor and pickup wires may not match colours (for function/polarity) from both power-bogies.
These units are not particularly 'DCC friendly' and getting the lighting to work can be a challenge. - I cheated, and used a DPDT relay, to reverse polarity into the existing board, to give directional lighting.
You can still arrange to turn the lights off by DCC command, and have the manually switched option of day or night running.
PhilP.
DickyC
(BZB Mountain Railway)
did you just buy one of the 4 that were sold at Vectis today ?
DickyC
(BZB Mountain Railway)
Ex fees and delPerhaps he bought all four!
What did they go for?
PhilP.
EWS without box £260
Repainted GBRF (no sound) £340
Mint GBRF (with sound) £580
Repainted Network rail £340
They all look to have had fosworks conversions
Vectis Auctions Ltd | Model Train Auction - Day 1
Bid Live at Vectis Auctions Ltd's Model Train Auction - Day 1 auction
www.the-saleroom.com
thank you for your reply
craigwrdouglas2
Registered
£280 on vectis becomes £385 when you include fees vat and shipping based on my purchase last month.
tac foley
Registered
There is no other.
DickyC
(BZB Mountain Railway)
Yes, I go by the 30% rule with all Auctions, If im bidding on something I like I write down beforehand the top dollar what im willing to pay plus 30% and thats a more realistic price. People get giddy (i have) and its easy to get a bit trigger happy. I purchased some track from Vectis last month also, It was much cheaper on direct on Vectis own website than the saleroom or other platforms.
Two GE 4/4s went for good prices on there today £220 also.
