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Hi,
I've just got some Bachmann 36-553 decoders. I have fitted one as a test into a Horny Class 37. This is an old train with no DCC socket, so I bought the bits from Maplin and fitted a socket to the train and plugged the decoder in.
Testing on a DC circuit (I dont have a DCC controller yet, but hoping to get an ECoS when a UK store has one!) I found th etrain will only run in one direction. Reversing direction on the controler, the train just sits there. I've checked all my wiring out and have no shorts, and everything goes to the correct pins.
I made sure I insulated the LH metal strip on the motor, so no shorts there.
Have I killed this decoder? I dont want to try converting my other trains yet until I can get this one right.
Many Thanks
Chris
I've just got some Bachmann 36-553 decoders. I have fitted one as a test into a Horny Class 37. This is an old train with no DCC socket, so I bought the bits from Maplin and fitted a socket to the train and plugged the decoder in.
Testing on a DC circuit (I dont have a DCC controller yet, but hoping to get an ECoS when a UK store has one!) I found th etrain will only run in one direction. Reversing direction on the controler, the train just sits there. I've checked all my wiring out and have no shorts, and everything goes to the correct pins.
I made sure I insulated the LH metal strip on the motor, so no shorts there.
Have I killed this decoder? I dont want to try converting my other trains yet until I can get this one right.
Many Thanks
Chris