In a 2003 Model Rail, Phil Grainger makes reference to a 3 wire ZTC decoder which is simple to install in pre-China Hornby ringfield motors (very similar to Zero 1 chip fitting by the sound of it).
What are experienced users doing to run their older locos; eg tender drive steam, or even the straight HSTs etc? Some technical advice would really be appreciated - so far, I have not had a go at these, as I am unsure how to fully isloate the motor, and do not want to spend a heap on new wheels etc - cheaper to sell the older models on, and replace with newer ones with all wheel pick ups/5 poles etc; however. there are a couple I really do not want to part with.
Thanks in anticipation!
Nick
What are experienced users doing to run their older locos; eg tender drive steam, or even the straight HSTs etc? Some technical advice would really be appreciated - so far, I have not had a go at these, as I am unsure how to fully isloate the motor, and do not want to spend a heap on new wheels etc - cheaper to sell the older models on, and replace with newer ones with all wheel pick ups/5 poles etc; however. there are a couple I really do not want to part with.
Thanks in anticipation!
Nick