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I have recently decided to go DCC and so have bought a Bachmann EZ quite cheaply. At some stage in the future I might go for something more advanced and more expensive but this will do for now, especially as I only have seven engines on my layout and don't anticipate getting any more. (How many times have you heard that?)
I have started by fitting decoders into two locos, both bought recently. These are a Hornby 8F and a Bachmann Jubilee which work all right. It suddenly occured to me that not all types of motor would be happy with DCC. I am thinking particularly of a Jinty that I have fitted with a portescap motor. (It's a beautiful slow runner; it really crawls!)
I put 'portescap' into the search facility on this forum and came up with a few threads but, although none seemed to have a definitive answer. two did imply that such motors might not take to DCC very well.
So can anyone advise me on what to do? Would it be best to sell the Jinty and get a replacement one with an ordinary motor just in case?
I have started by fitting decoders into two locos, both bought recently. These are a Hornby 8F and a Bachmann Jubilee which work all right. It suddenly occured to me that not all types of motor would be happy with DCC. I am thinking particularly of a Jinty that I have fitted with a portescap motor. (It's a beautiful slow runner; it really crawls!)
I put 'portescap' into the search facility on this forum and came up with a few threads but, although none seemed to have a definitive answer. two did imply that such motors might not take to DCC very well.
So can anyone advise me on what to do? Would it be best to sell the Jinty and get a replacement one with an ordinary motor just in case?