Help Hornby r8215 decoder

Hi
Given that you have 1 happy one & 1 sad one tends to suggest the uni-directional one is faulty. Maybe try putting the crook decoder in the other loco to confirm beyond doubt that the decoder has failed. (ie get the same result)
Sadly these decoders do not have a good reputation although I have 8 fitted in various loco's and havn't had any problems, maybe something to do with my using an Elite controller. You can buy the bachmann decoders from Hattons for £9, so only fractionally more expensive than the R8215, probably a better bet at the budget end of the market.

Cheers
Paul M (nz)

QUOTE (nzpaul @ 11 Nov 2008, 07:44) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Hi
Given that you have 1 happy one & 1 sad one tends to suggest the uni-directional one is faulty. Maybe try putting the crook decoder in the other loco to confirm beyond doubt that the decoder has failed. (ie get the same result)
Sadly these decoders do not have a good reputation although I have 8 fitted in various loco's and havn't had any problems, maybe something to do with my using an Elite controller. You can buy the bachmann decoders from Hattons for £9, so only fractionally more expensive than the R8215, probably a better bet at the budget end of the market.

Cheers
Paul M (nz)
Hi Paul thanks for the advice will give it a try regards Noel

QUOTE (noblenoel @ 11 Nov 2008, 10:46) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Hi Paul thanks for the advice will give it a try regards Noel

I am using a mixture of decoders and all are proving to be ok. Bachmann, Hornby and Lenz Gold. All differ in price and I have to say I have had no problems with any of them so far. The Lenz Golds are from a guy called BakerCd on the net and are at least £5.00 cheaper than anyhere else and the Bachmann and Hornby decoders I get from Trains on Time in Paisley for £8.50 each Check out the website for details. Good luck.

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Jim