*TIPS* How to DCC a non-DCC Ready Locomotive
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- Finally! The video loads of people have been waiting for is here! It's a long one too, so grab a drink and summat nice to eat, like maybe one of them mini-donuts covered in chocolate, and enjoy! (The video and donuts) lol
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Finally, a how-to without fear of steady CLOSEUPS!!! That will be crucial for N-gauge how-to's. Excellent work, much thanks.
Well done. A great intro to beginners and a clear explanation of how simple it is indeed (with care and patience and the preparation and right materials) it is to convert a DC loco into a DCC controlled digital loco.
Very well explained and filmed ! Thanks very much !!
Your videos are really good and appreciate the time you put in,me and my son have just got into 00 gauge today and I'm going to have to dcc from non dcc ready locos.
Thank you for this video
An absolutely amazingly simple tutorial! Understood all of it (and i don't understand electronics)
Another Doctor Who fan AND railfan?!??! Awesome!
Thanks, for the video, I just got back into the hobby and need to DCC convert all my N and HO engines from the 70s to the 1990s. It was a big help.
Thanks again for a well presented, clear and easy to follow video guide.
Although still firmly routed in DC operation I found the guide useful and informative.
Your clear explanation and attention to detail has made this one of the best utube videos I have seen for a long time.
Keep up the good work.
Shaun Leonard.
Wonderful presentation of converting to DCC, the video gives more confidence in attempting to do a dc loco to dcc now as a complete novice in model train hobby, thank you.
Excellent tutorial. I have nearly two hundred OO scale, locomotives in my collection and currently adding non sound decoders where applicable. I do have about forty with sound. Fortunately, I only have three non DCC ready locos, so your tutorial, has been very helpful.
I love that you're a Scottish fan of Norfolk Southern, an American company, but with a Union Pacific heritage unit as your profile pic lmao
Just watched your video on how to install a DCC decoder, and have to say I 've just completed my first DCC conversion based on this, and all's well. Well done and thanks hopefully I can go a little further now and install lights into my Class 43.cheers. . . . Dave
Thanks very much for the tutorial. I happen to have an R8249 sitting next to me as my first DCC decoder. This video was a perfect explanation about the install process.
This is such a useful video, even several years after you both made it. Hope you’re well, Will.
I've just done a Lima class 31 today and it was my first time. It gives the old locomotives a new lease of life. I have quite a few more old ones that need to be done besides the ones that are dcc ready. I have got 34 dcc locomotives now and at 3 dozen to be done still.
Great vid, really helpful. Thanks to both of you!
Very well presented and pritty much very easy to follow. Thanks you two for putting this together! :)
Thanks for a great video. I used it on my first conversion.
Having extra flux that you can aplicate on with a toothpick in prepare soldering is very helpful and a slightly smaller tip on the soldering tool.
It's not the amount of tin that makes the difference. Thanks!
Thanks for sharing, i have around 12 very old locos, between 30 and 45 year old, and still working, with same ringfield motors, nice to know they can be chipped
Absolutely brilliant video..explained simply and easy to follow.
Liked the way everything set out and how to use.
I have lots of older locoes, some over 30 years old, never unboxed.
My new layout is DCC, and instead of selling, you have given me the confidence to DCC them.
Two minor understandings,:-
1 When connecting up, which side is left and right of loco, or does it make no difference ?..Obviously all lefts together, but which is left..looking to the front or from the front, and with a diesel, which is the front ?
2 On connecting up wires, you say you connect the black to red and orange to grey, then say connect via chip, understood after watching twice.
Other than that minor confusion, keep up the good work , will be subscribing for future videos..
PS How do you manage on a couple of jaffa cakes ?
It's a proven fact, that once you eat one jaffa cake, you can't stop till the box is empty ..
Iam new to model railway I have a DCC layout and was very impressed in what you done but am affraid I would not be able to do what you done but I shall keep watching your videos and well done keep up the good work
That is the clearest and by far the best DC to DCC conversion that I have watched. Thank you and keep up your excellent work.
great job guys. thanks for taking the time to do this video.
Really clear well explained has given me confidence I could attempt this.
Excellent! Thank you for posting this video.
No worries. Just so you know I did my first decoder install with your video on the screen next to me... and it was a success, haha!
Great video. Well done, guys.
Very good work, all set up ready to go no waste of time clear and concise instructions Well
To start off with the basic Hornby Select DCC controller is excellent. After that you can move on to something fancier. And the basic Hornby chips R8249 are great value too. I use them a lot and never have any problems.
A very useful video tutorial - thank you.
thank you i am new at this and this was perfect for me .grate stuff
Mega piece of electro engeering, & a tutorial perfection, very well done.
Great timing on the vid as I have just purchased a Bachmann Dynamis to convert my layout to DCC :)
great tutorial, I shall be referring to this after I've purchased some non dcc locos from a friend
very nice tutorial there.
looking forward to your next video :)
@capmodesty - thank you for the comment! I shall definitely do a video featuring a tender driven loco.
haha thanks for the comment, and just go for it! It's definitely best to just jump in and see how you go.
Hi, I've just got into the hobby of hornby trains and it was because my dad has one. I'm nearly 11 and for my birthday (nov 8) I'm getting a hornby virgin pendolino train and for Christmas I'm getting hornby accessories for it and you've made my dreams come true, so thank you and keep up the great vids.
are you still into model railroading?
@@jollygreenjeff2640 he’s 18 🥲
Nicely explained. Thank you.
another fantastic video good tutorial for people who are stuck on try to dcc an engine
I have one of those magnifying glasses and they are just awesome even though i only used it once for holding the led bulb in place for my engine shed
Jolly good jaffa cakes :) Great video man
nice one thx will and craig nice clear video will help alot of people that dont know how to chip a loco sweet stuff
@BlurryBeaver - it depends on the controller. With the Hornby Select you hold down Select I think.
for the next chipping video might I suggest one of the old tender driven tender locos Hornby used to make, while that would be useful for older steam locomotives it would also be beneficial for some of those with a Hornby Gordon, James, Henry etc.
Thanks for this video, it was very informative.
Really helpful, mate...I've got four Hornby 47s like that that would benefit from that!!! Great vid!!!!=D
This was a great tutorial. I am awful with electronics and fine details, but this was so comprehensive that I feel like even an idiot like myself can chip my old locos.
Alright, thanks Will! Also, Im excited for season 4!
Thank you so much! I'm gonna DCC my next B12 and my current locomotives some time. :D
Thank you for this very useful video.
Great vid. I am about to chip my old Lima Class 117 and this has really helped.
@CoronationClass - thank you! I'll make sure one with lights is done next.
Very nice loco !
lol Crewe Works, like it, assume that's what you were referring to.... I was born in Crewe :) Looking to upgrade to DCC soon so any vids like this are great. Thanks for posting!
@wtierce1 - A steam one is coming up soon but as for the Voyager, well that's a huge project so will be done much later in the year.
cool vid, i followed the same concept to dcc my night mail set
I really need one of those 'Gap Opener' tools for my Lima Class 47 as it is such a tight fit that I can't get the body shell off to re-wire it. Very good tutorial.. :)
Well, it depends on what you want:
What scale do you model?
How many locomotives would you like to run at the same time?
Do you want to switch points aswell?
Do you want walkaround control, maybe wireless?
Do you want to involve a PC for programming or controlling?
How much juce does each individual locomotive draw and how much space is in them?
If you just want to try it out, you could just get a DCC train set with two locomotives and upgrade later.
Great video, thank you!
hey guys. thank you so much for this video. i managed to mount a lokpilot basic 3 on a veru old bachmann union pacific loco thanks to this video.
Great video. Very useful in helping me upgrade my stock. Just a quick question. If I wanted to upgrade an old dc with lights how would I go about the wiring. Would I have to change the lights to led or can the original ones be used. ? Which wires would go where. Many thanks
Hornby used to make its connections inside the loco with mini spade lugs rather than solder lugs, possibly to make it easy to plug in a Zero One module (the eighties version of a DCC chip).
You should start a shop in Crewe that repairs locos/trains and adds DCC chips to them.
@armleyroad - The Voyager is a huge project and won't be chipped for some time. As for the useless ratings thing, it's in the video options for any particular video.
Good job chipping that smart 47! :)
Armed with the knowledge of how the chip works, this is actually a simple loco to convert.
Many of the ones I have use a lot of the chassis to transfer electricity. Others like an original 1985 Thomas the tank engine use solid copper strips made in specific shapes, one of these basically transfers power directly to the motor, while the other side is on a wire, part of it conducts by being screwed to the metal chassis. I am reluctant to do it, but it would require cutting those copper strips, but that's actually one from my collection that I'm more confident could be converted. It's when you start looking at some of the even older Locomotives (I think my flying Scotsman is from 1972) where I find myself not wanting to mess with it.
I can't remember actually but they will be for sale on the IC82 shop!
Thanks a lot for this very interesting video
@Frserthegreenengine - thanks for the comment :)
@MrTrainsimfan - just watch the vid again and it will make sense. Especially if you look at your DCC chip instructions at the same time. But yes more DCC vids are on their way!
brill video, I will keep it to one side. Thanks
Very well done thanks so much for this.
This is very useful because I have a lot of De engines
@FunsterProductions - look around for them online, alternatively, they will be for sale on my IC82 website due to launch later this August. :)
Well done.
We chopped it's head off LOL XD
Hillarious. Great vids. :)
@smleonard55 - thank you for the feedback!
Appreciate video content! Excuse me for butting in, I would love your initial thoughts. Have you heard about - Januke Henatalie Formula (google it)? It is a good one of a kind product for operating a model railroad without the hard work. Ive heard some super things about it and my friend at last got great results with it.
that sounds like a project I could do!
nice one 82!! :D
Do you have a video that covers insulating the ringfield motor from the chassis for DCC conversion?
brilliant video very helpful
@ReyoNeutra - thank you for taking the time to comment :) I shall do more as soon as possible.
Tooth picks would help with the shell removal. Surprised there is one driving bogie. Odd motor design 1950s style; very good instruction.
@Hornby09c it will definitely do the job but a sticky pad is probably best.
Hey guys! Good vid, but my biggest question is where do I get one of those test track pads like yours? Thanks a lot.
@hymek43 - 99.9% of locomotives can be converted to DCC - have you taken it to a local model shop to see what they think?
@LateNeverEarlyR - as for your comment about switching for running-in purposes, all of our locomotives are run-in in DC mode before they're converted. Again there was no need to go to the trouble of fitting a female connector as this loco will never be un-DCCed. Your solution would be very useful for somebody working on a tight budget who cannot afford a separate chip in every locomotive.
@2012Mrlego - you obviously missed the video that told everyone I was going on holiday and taking a break. New vids will commence in about 4 weeks or so.
Stupid question maybe but will the same principles apply to my Hornby 2 BIL set? Great vid by the way, watched it eating me dinner!
Just looking for some advice, what DCC controller would you recommend, and also, what DCC chip would you recommend? Thanks in advance, and also, thanks for the video!
A great tutorial
@graystrainspotter - The 221 definitely needs doing but will it will take some time!
Need to know how to fit DCC into an old wrenn class 20?
Hello,
I recently began to start OO Scale with DCC, but I has a dozen of older Tri-ang locos that I would like to transform to DCC, is there anyway to do so?
BigAllan
Where did you source your gap opener and heat shrink tubing?
Hi, what's the model and brand of the Decoder used.
hi can you tell me were you got your gap opener from please or the web site on the gap opener . fantastic video 5/5 thank you
thanks for the comment!!!
@hornbyguy321 - most model shops will do it for you for a small charge. If the demand is there I might set up a service myself!
very good tutorial. I converted a dc to dcc but the trains are running slow and the decoder hums
Good video
I have a hornby class 47 R587 it has just one brown wire going to the motor from the the far bogie.But their is a black wire on one side of the motor so I take it that its the same procedure.
@colliecandle WOW I better make sure we keep it up then, and that the next DCC vid is even better lol Thank u