[dwb]

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

 

[dwb]

QUOTE All the Hornby DCC fitted locos I have dealings with have used a special four pin plug / socket which is non standard

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