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Robert Harris 30th May 2011 15:33

New to DCC
 
Hi All,
I'm just returning to model railways at the tender asge of 59, after dabling quite a few years ago when DCC was not heard of. The question I have is when running in a new model manufacturers seem to recommend it be done using DC, no problem with DCC ready models, but what about new models with DCC fitted, do I have to take the chip out? :confused:
Cheers

Robert

Tony 30th May 2011 18:54

Hi Robert, No you don't have to do anything so drastic. Running in can be done on DCC. On my last model railway I ran in all my locos on DCC. I don't know where this DC running in idea came from but anyone who has tried DCC wouldn't go back to the "old" system.

DSY011 30th May 2011 19:16

Manufacturers recommend you run a DCC ready model on a DC track so that you can return the model if there is a fault. once you fit a chip to a DCC ready model the guarantee in invalid. If the model is DCC fitted then there is no problem unless you remove the chip within the guarantee year.

SDCC 31st May 2011 17:20

No it will run in DCC just as easily as in DC.


The reason they reccomend that you run in DC at first is; any electrical faults or problems will be easy to identify.

But you don't really need to run them in anymore.

DSY011 19th December 2011 20:38

DCC on small locos
 
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Kernow's Beattie Well Tank has a DCC plug for a 6 pin chip fitted in the smoke box. The smoke Box door is held on with 2 magnets and a small grove. I think its about time Hornby and Bachmann did the same for there locos. It would be good for larger steam loco as well. It would save having to remove the wheels and damaging our expensive models.

John H-T 20th December 2011 18:21

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Originally Posted by SDCC (Post 61273)
But you don't really need to run them in anymore.

I wouldn't agree. I find that all models need gentle running in and all manufaturers recommend it.

Best wishes,

John H-T.

Sentinel 21st December 2011 23:21

Hello Robert. Welcome to the forum.


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