Thank you. That was exactly what I was aiming at. Hope you found it useful. I'm going to do similar ones for directional lights and coach illuminations soon. PP
Great video. I have around a dozen old Hornby and Lima locos from the 1970/80's. I'm about to build a loft layout. Will hopefully be able to convert my old stuff to DCC
Thanks. Good luck with the layout. The simple Hornby decoders I used in the video are great for just motor control, but if you want to add lighting etc. you'll need something like the Gaugemaster Ruby series - I used one of these in my DCC lighting test rig: ua-cam.com/video/vXCMHpEcoSI/v-deo.htmlsi=Y6boCYTpv3yN_bF4
Glad you found it useful. Take a look at the first bit of this too: ua-cam.com/video/9SdaQ_uuG4E/v-deo.htmlsi=ylISun39ACDGOfhv I've found a really neat decoder socket that makes to job even easier.
Glad you found it helpful. You might also be interested in this: ua-cam.com/video/9SdaQ_uuG4E/v-deo.html. Includes a slightly more advanced (but equally easy) approach by adding a decoder socket - as well as how to add lights.
Thank you for your superb explanation! Could you, please, tell me: would this decoder work just with the Hornby controller, or it can be used with some others, such as Roco Z21, Pico etc.?
DCC is a great system and has many possibilities - and it needn't be at all complicated. I've got a couple of other videos you might be relevant, or just give you an idea of what can be done, eg: ua-cam.com/video/9SdaQ_uuG4E/v-deo.htmlsi=iOSmA7D92c4azP0n
@@paterpracticusThank you again, Peter! Watched with great interest. I have a question about your choice of decoders: what is the best place to shop for them? Aliexpress, Ebay perhaps?
Hi, I’ve not done anything with sound, but I have done lights. The simple Hornby 6 pin decoder is good for just driving the motor, but you’ll need at an 8 pin or more for lights. Gaugemaster Ruby ones are very good.
Thank you so much and sorry for bothering you so often! I'll start checking them up. Besides, I think my contemplating on adding a sound to such old locos which I have in mind sounds too bold. Indeed, just DCC motor running and lights is already a great thing to have -- the way you've done it!
Hi Pater. Brilliantly simple explanation. Thank you.
Glad you liked it! The sockets make life so much easier.
Simplicity itself, thank you for sharing.
Glad you liked it. Really is very straightforward, and opens up all sorts of possibilities for older stock.
If you're interested, take a look at my guide to adding lights as well: ua-cam.com/video/8dTK5x7LNgM/v-deo.htmlsi=2rwpXf7TwahmfsDU
Nice video Peter and your narration is so pleasing on ones lugs.
Thank you ,
Robert.
Thank you so much. Hope the video was useful too.
Good sensible basic no-frills video. Thanks.
Thank you. That was exactly what I was aiming at. Hope you found it useful. I'm going to do similar ones for directional lights and coach illuminations soon. PP
Great video. I have around a dozen old Hornby and Lima locos from the 1970/80's. I'm about to build a loft layout. Will hopefully be able to convert my old stuff to DCC
Thanks. Good luck with the layout. The simple Hornby decoders I used in the video are great for just motor control, but if you want to add lighting etc. you'll need something like the Gaugemaster Ruby series - I used one of these in my DCC lighting test rig: ua-cam.com/video/vXCMHpEcoSI/v-deo.htmlsi=Y6boCYTpv3yN_bF4
Very helpful. May attempt on one of my only non DCC ready loco.
Glad you found it useful. Take a look at the first bit of this too: ua-cam.com/video/9SdaQ_uuG4E/v-deo.htmlsi=ylISun39ACDGOfhv
I've found a really neat decoder socket that makes to job even easier.
This is a really great tutorial. Well done.
Thanks very much. Hopefully makes the whole process seem very doable - and not necessarily expensive.
Excellent video. Thank you.
Glad you found it helpful. You might also be interested in this: ua-cam.com/video/9SdaQ_uuG4E/v-deo.html. Includes a slightly more advanced (but equally easy) approach by adding a decoder socket - as well as how to add lights.
@@paterpracticus excellent. Thanks Peter. I’ve subscribed to your channel
Thank you for your superb explanation! Could you, please, tell me: would this decoder work just with the Hornby controller, or it can be used with some others, such as Roco Z21, Pico etc.?
Should work with any DCC controller as it is sold as NMRA compliant.
@@paterpracticusThank you very much! Greatly appreciated! I am very new with this concept, therefore your enlightenment is priceless.
DCC is a great system and has many possibilities - and it needn't be at all complicated. I've got a couple of other videos you might be relevant, or just give you an idea of what can be done, eg: ua-cam.com/video/9SdaQ_uuG4E/v-deo.htmlsi=iOSmA7D92c4azP0n
@@paterpracticusThank you again, Peter! Watched with great interest.
I have a question about your choice of decoders: what is the best place to shop for them? Aliexpress, Ebay perhaps?
Hello again, Peter.
I wonder if you had ever installed a decoder with sound function?
Hi, I’ve not done anything with sound, but I have done lights. The simple Hornby 6 pin decoder is good for just driving the motor, but you’ll need at an 8 pin or more for lights. Gaugemaster Ruby ones are very good.
Thank you so much and sorry for bothering you so often! I'll start checking them up. Besides, I think my contemplating on adding a sound to such old locos which I have in mind sounds too bold. Indeed, just DCC motor running and lights is already a great thing to have -- the way you've done it!
Excellent video
@@simonwinn387 Glad you found it useful.