If you're interested, take a look at my guide to adding lights as well: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-8dTK5x7LNgM.htmlsi=2rwpXf7TwahmfsDU
Thank you. That was exactly what I was aiming at. Hope you found it useful. I'm going to do similar ones for directional lights and coach illuminations soon. PP
Glad you found it useful. Take a look at the first bit of this too: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-9SdaQ_uuG4E.htmlsi=ylISun39ACDGOfhv I've found a really neat decoder socket that makes to job even easier.
Great video. I have around a dozen old Hornby and Lima locos from the 1970/80's. I'm about to build a loft layout. Will hopefully be able to convert my old stuff to DCC
Thanks. Good luck with the layout. The simple Hornby decoders I used in the video are great for just motor control, but if you want to add lighting etc. you'll need something like the Gaugemaster Ruby series - I used one of these in my DCC lighting test rig: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-vXCMHpEcoSI.htmlsi=Y6boCYTpv3yN_bF4
Glad you found it helpful. You might also be interested in this: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-9SdaQ_uuG4E.html. Includes a slightly more advanced (but equally easy) approach by adding a decoder socket - as well as how to add lights.
Thank you for your superb explanation! Could you, please, tell me: would this decoder work just with the Hornby controller, or it can be used with some others, such as Roco Z21, Pico etc.?
DCC is a great system and has many possibilities - and it needn't be at all complicated. I've got a couple of other videos you might be relevant, or just give you an idea of what can be done, eg: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-9SdaQ_uuG4E.htmlsi=iOSmA7D92c4azP0n
@@paterpracticusThank you again, Peter! Watched with great interest. I have a question about your choice of decoders: what is the best place to shop for them? Aliexpress, Ebay perhaps?
Hi, I’ve not done anything with sound, but I have done lights. The simple Hornby 6 pin decoder is good for just driving the motor, but you’ll need at an 8 pin or more for lights. Gaugemaster Ruby ones are very good.
Thank you so much and sorry for bothering you so often! I'll start checking them up. Besides, I think my contemplating on adding a sound to such old locos which I have in mind sounds too bold. Indeed, just DCC motor running and lights is already a great thing to have -- the way you've done it!