I have just fitted a LGB type '1' decoder and a LGB #65000 digital steam sound unit to a LGB #20761 'fat one' locomotive. All went well until the first frog. Loco and sound stopped. I either fit a trailing power pickup car (not my preferred choice), or fit a power buffer. I know many have chipped the Stainz type power drive block, so how do you get around the short power pickup wheelbase to ensure reliable pickup?
I have a spare LGB #65011 sound storage capacitor pack (looks similar to the Massoth Gold power buffer) that was intended for use with analogue ops on the sound board. Could it be refitted to the sound board and will it impact on the decoder operation?
The Massoth power buffers are fitted to the decoder '+' and decoder '-' terminals. If one is running reduced voltage (5 volts) for light operation, would this place the decoder '+' at 5 volts, or would one need the decoder set at full track voltage to ensure correct charging?
I have a spare LGB #65011 sound storage capacitor pack (looks similar to the Massoth Gold power buffer) that was intended for use with analogue ops on the sound board. Could it be refitted to the sound board and will it impact on the decoder operation?
The Massoth power buffers are fitted to the decoder '+' and decoder '-' terminals. If one is running reduced voltage (5 volts) for light operation, would this place the decoder '+' at 5 volts, or would one need the decoder set at full track voltage to ensure correct charging?