[80class]

Hello and welcome!

You'll be glad to know that there are quite a few of us on here that use the ECoS on our layouts so there is a big pool of experience! I'll second what Baykal has said above.

Rob

 

[80class]

Ah, this sounds like another Hornby DCC problem. A lot of the Hornby decoders seem to have problems with all DCC systems other than Hornbys own. I am pretty sure that your ECoS is absolutly fine, but the problem is with the decoder. I would suggest buying some TCS decoders (not much more than a tenner each but very well made) and trying them. You will have no similar problems! Hope this helps,

Rob

 

[80class]

QUOTE (enM @ 7 Dec 2008, 18:16) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Rob Where do you get your TCS decoders a quick web trawl shows £18 to £24?

Hi Ian,

You are right, there has been about a 25% rise since I last bought any! I recommend the TCS T1 decoder. I normally buy mine from http://www.bromsgrovemodels.co.uk/

The T1 is good for most OO locos, but the smaller locos may require the M1 which is about £6 more.

Good luck,

Rob

 

[80class]

I suspect that when you read the Hornby (early/basic) decoders the results you get may be random. I don't think they were designed to allow CV read back.

Rob