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QUOTE (dwb @ 15 Sep 2008, 18:12) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>When Hornby supply "Fitted" locomotives, are the decoders connected via standard sockets to allow easy replacement later or are they hard wired / custom connect jobs?

David
Hi
All the Hornby DCC fitted locos I have dealings with have used a special four pin plug / socket which is non standard!!!! i.e no 8 pin NMRA plug/socket fitted. Though the decoder seems to be their standard offering.

 

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QUOTE (dwb @ 15 Sep 2008, 17:43) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>In that case any mail order company who sends me a "Fitted" instead of a "Ready" will get it straight back. There are reasons why I choose to buy "Ready" locos:

1) I like to take advantage of "higher" end features such as ABC braking and RailCOM
2) I like to be able to add sound decoders easily

David
Hi
In this case then DCC ready would be the ideal option.

Otherwise you'll be discarding the 'basic' decoder which you have paid extra for in the DCC fitted loco!