Looking to get started with G Scale

[stockers]

No, it does not Jon.

 

[Zerogee]

No, it does not Jon.

OK, Alan. So, Jon-P, assuming that the CS2 will read CVs, I guess the first thing would be to put it in programming mode (however you do that) and try a readout of CV1; if you get a result, then that will confirm there is a decoder on board and also tell you what loco address it is on (so you'll know how to operate it in future), if you don't get a read of anything then there probably isn't a decoder in it. Please note that this advice is offered WITHOUT much knowledge of how the CS2 works, that's just how I would do it on my Massoth system......

Jon.

 

[chasaitch]

Bought from a private seller so buyer beware...

I guess I have two questions. Can I run it as is on my digital railway? Is it possible to fit a digital decoder and how would I do that?

Go to https://www.onlytrains.com/ and you should find the manual listing all you might need to know

 

[MTheStrong]

OK, Alan. So, Jon-P, assuming that the CS2 will read CVs, I guess the first thing would be to put it in programming mode (however you do that) and try a readout of CV1; if you get a result, then that will confirm there is a decoder on board and also tell you what loco address it is on (so you'll know how to operate it in future), if you don't get a read of anything then there probably isn't a decoder in it. Please note that this advice is offered WITHOUT much knowledge of how the CS2 works, that's just how I would do it on my Massoth system......

Jon.

Jon,
The CS2 has 2 track connections. One for programming and the other Main. The sockets are clearly labelled. So procedure is as follows:

a. Place loco on programming track.
b. Connect programming track to CS2 using the programming connection.
c. In the CS2 menu go to add new loco. It will read the CVs if a chip is fitted. If one isn't it will put a message on screen to say that a chip has not been found.
d. If a chip has been identified then you have the option of accepting all the chips functions as set up or for example you can change the address by inputting the one you want and then pressing download to change it.

Martin

 

[Zerogee]

Jon,
The CS2 has 2 track connections. One for programming and the other Main. The sockets are clearly labelled. So procedure is as follows:

a. Place loco on programming track.
b. Connect programming track to CS2 using the programming connection.
c. In the CS2 menu go to add new loco. It will read the CVs if a chip is fitted. If one isn't it will put a message on screen to say that a chip has not been found.
d. If a chip has been identified then you have the option of accepting all the chips functions as set up or for example you can change the address by inputting the one you want and then pressing download to change it.

Martin

Thanks Martin, that all sounds pretty straightforward - so, Jon-P, let us all know what happens when you try this - and if it turns out that your loco hasn't got a decoder, then we can start offering some advice about fitting one!

Jon.