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Hi, I am trying to fix up a Hornby 0-6-0 shunter diesel 08201. I am fitting lights and a new motor. The motor which I believe I need is a type M motor,( I see a few on ebay) which I see is 12v. My question is, will DCC 14v burn out this motor. The decoder I am hoping to use is a Gaugemaster DCC27 four function. I have already destroyed one motor already. Will this happen every time, or do I need a different type of decoder?. Thanks, Controller.

Thanks Dave, No I have never had any problems with any decoders, except for two or three I toasted when I started converting to dcc. The decoder I was using was a Gaugemaster 4 function 1.8 amp . It still works with the lights, and forward movement , but no reverse. I can see a small burn mark on the decoder. I checked all the wiring, and all is as it should be. I was having a bit of trouble trying to get the motor to turn, and when I checked it, there was also burn marks on that . As you know it is only a small motor on the 0-6-0 shunter, so I may have overloaded the whole lot. I will get a new motor and decoder and try again. The motor I am looking for is a Hornby DCC ready 0-6-0 motor assembly (modified),x8809m but they can not be got anywhere at the moment. I will watch ebay. Thanks, Controller.

Sad sad news, a real gent , he will be missed by all. Rest in peace Jim.

Thanks Noel, The loco ran fine with the old decoder, this was a new one I had purchased with the lights. I am using a multimeter to read the voltage, so like you say, I may be getting a false reading . I will go over the wiring for the lights once more, perhaps that is the problem. Can't afford to be burning out too many decoders. Thanks for your help, Controller

Hi, I have a Gaugemaster Proidgy Advance controller. It is giving out almost 18 Volts (17.8) . I was installing lights into a Hornby BR 0-6-0 shunter with a Gaugemaster 4 function 8 pin decoder. When I applied power it toasted the decoder. Is there any way I can reduce the power output, as I am afraid it may damage other locos? The power output on the transformer is 13.8v. Thanks, Controller.

Thanks Lads, Managed to get the old parts off, waiting for delivery of new ones, then comes the fun part. Will let you know how I get on. Controller.

Hi, I have a Hornby shunter 0-6-0 loco which is running very bad. I have replaced the motor, but I think the problem is with the worm and wheel gears. I have new ones on the way. Can you lads tell me how to remove the old plastic ones. The new replacement worm and wheel gear are brass. Do I need to secure these with some sort of glue. Thanks, Controller.

Thanks Lads, PS65 on order. Controller.

Hi, I am looking for brushes and springs for a Hornby Ringfield motor for a HST125 Swallow. I understand these are x8466 (hard to get), but I believe that Hornby PS65 may suffice. Easy to order. Would these be ok for this motor?. Thanks, Controller.

Hi Wrenneire, Thanks for that info. Must keep an eye out, in case they ever come on the market, at a reasonable price. Controller.

Hi JHB, I see that now. All the other coaches have white and orange stripes above the windows, 1149 has only white. Thanks, Controller.

Thanks Lads, I thought that was the case, I just wanted to hear it from the experts. I think I will leave 1149 as she is. Thanks Again, Controller.

Hi, I have a number of Murphy Model craven coaches. Each one has two white stripes running along the length of the coach, one on top of the windows, and the other one below the windows. I purchased Ist. class coach 1149 to finish off the set. This coach has only one stripe on top of the windows. Is this the way it should be for the period when these coaches ran as Ist. class or should I paint on an extra stripe to match the other coaches?. Thanks, Controller.

I took the loco apart and reversed the wires on the motor,reset the decoder to the factory default, and all is working as it should. Thanks for all your advice.

I think that may be the quickest way to sort the problem, if I have not mess up the motor with CV29. Controller

Hi Joe, I am a little unsure how to change CVs. I went into Prog Track, went to CV#,entered 29,6 and then 5. Loco is struggling to run. I know I have done something wrong. Step by step advice would be grateful. Thanks. Controller,

I have a Lenz Digital Plus decoder fitted in a lima loco. I wired it all up and all is working well, lights, motor etc. One problem is, I would like to change the direction of the motor, as the white lights are to the rear and red front. I want to change the direction via the Gaugemaster Prodigy Advance, rather than opening the loco again . Can anyone tell me how to go about this. Thanks, Controller.

Hi Lads, Just a quick update on attempts to get my headlights working constant on my 071 and 201 locos. First of all, thanks for all your advice. I played around with the CVs you gave me, Irishthump. It did not work out the way it was suppose to,but after some changes to the ones you gave me I finally got the headlights, marker lights, and cab lights to stay on constant. I use different F numbers on the controller,but not F2. I am happy with the final result. Thanks. Controller.

Thanks for the offer Wrenneire, I think I may be a bit too old for sitting at the bank of a river or lake in the rain. I think I will stay in my nice warm house with my few trains. My ould bones will thank me for it. Now to get that headlight working. Controller

Thanks Gents, My head is spinning here, I think I will take up fishing. Controller.

Thanks Irishthump, It does look a bit complicated,but like you said, I can always power off and try again. I will probably have to do so a few times before I get it right. I will try tomorrow and let you know how I get on. Thanks for all your help. Controller.

Thanks Irishthump, I think I might take the bull by horns and go for it. On the controller, do I press prog to get started?. And where do I go from there?. Don't have a clue to be honest. Controller.

Hi Noel, Irishthump, At the moment I would not be comfortable with changing anything,least of all the controller. I might take a chance at the decoder if you could give me the CVs and tell me how to go about using them. The worst I can do is mess up the decoder. I agree with you about the compatibility issue. Thanks again. I will sit down this evening and study the user manual. Controller.

Hi Lads, That is the exact decoder I have in each loco. F1 will turn on the red marker light, and F0 the white marker lights. These functions change when I change loco directions. F1 white and F0 red. F4 and F3 will turn on the cab lights. I still have to hold down F2 to operate the head lights. I have never reset a decoder before, I don't have a clue. How would I go about writing 8 to CV8. All functions are working fine when I use the Hornby Select.I know the Prodigy does not work the same as the Select.All help would be appreciated, thanks. Controller.

I have confirmation from Marks that Murphy Models fitted the 201 and 071 with ESU decoders.