Yes, the V2 is a split frame chassis, so it's common to the Ivatt tank, B1, GWR mogol,
Hall, etc.
You will probably need a smallish decoder, TCS M1, Digitrax 143, even a Zimo MX63 or MX64, try to stay away from a Lenz decoder for this one as they don't have a wrapper
which makes the installation a whole lot easier.
My Webpage
will help you, although this was written four years ago the principle remains the same.
I think the decoder will fit at the front on the chassis in the area of the smoke box door.
With regard to current collection from the chassis 1/2's I like the method showed in the Peco booklet (Sept issue I think) where they used paxolin stubs with the red and black wires soldered to them collecting current from the chassis 1/2's. There is a clear discription on how to do your installation in this booklet. DCC Decoder installation from Peco. One area that Peco don't mention but I recommend you pay attention to is cutting a channel for the decoder wires from the motor. It is quite possible to pinch the wires and make a short with the chassis. I normally use a Dremel for this job.
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Hall, etc.
You will probably need a smallish decoder, TCS M1, Digitrax 143, even a Zimo MX63 or MX64, try to stay away from a Lenz decoder for this one as they don't have a wrapper
which makes the installation a whole lot easier.
My Webpage
will help you, although this was written four years ago the principle remains the same.
I think the decoder will fit at the front on the chassis in the area of the smoke box door.
With regard to current collection from the chassis 1/2's I like the method showed in the Peco booklet (Sept issue I think) where they used paxolin stubs with the red and black wires soldered to them collecting current from the chassis 1/2's. There is a clear discription on how to do your installation in this booklet. DCC Decoder installation from Peco. One area that Peco don't mention but I recommend you pay attention to is cutting a channel for the decoder wires from the motor. It is quite possible to pinch the wires and make a short with the chassis. I normally use a Dremel for this job.
