DCC Decoders for Murphy 141/181 Diesels

[FrankS]

Hi all,

I now have (or soon will have) 6 Murphy Models 141/181 Diesel Locos.

I understand that these have a 21-pin decoder socket.

Can anyone please tell me what is the recomended PlugmPlay decoder & harness and where can I get it ?

Is there plenty of room in the loco ? I like TCS decoders from the USA but want to make sure it will fit in.

NB - Ordinary decoders NOT sound.

Thanx,

Frank Savery

[aramand]

These are the ones I use :

 

http://www.ehattons.com/21213/Bachmann_UK_36_554_3_function_2_sided_1A_decoder_with_21_pin_plug_and_back_EMF_for_slow_running/StockDetail.aspx

 

simple to fit once you have the body off, I think its better to go with one without the harness as fits directly onto the pins in the loco.

[irishthump]

simple to fit once you have the body off, I think its better to go with one without the harness as fits directly onto the pins in the loco.

 

I would agree, a harness would get in the way with the limited space inside the narrow body.

Here's a TCS 21 pin without a harness, should do the job.

http://www.dccsupplies.com/shop/product_info.php?products_id=4721

 

I recently picked up another 141 and decided to just put a non-sound decoder in it. (My other 3 141s are all DCC sound chipped.)

 

I ended up using a Hornby Sapphire that I had lying around, works fine.More expensive than the Bachmann, but I think it has a few

extra programming features.

[Flying Scotsman 4472]

You will have no problem fitting a TCS decoder into the 141/181 with or with out a harness. I've just fitted an 8 pin sound decoder/8 to 21 pin converter and a bass reflex speaker for a site member a very tight squeeze and some modifications were needed to the body and chassis but its all in there. All my own 141/181's use a 8 - 21 converters and decoders with harnesses I don't use the Bachmann decoders as they don't support CV 19 so no good for double heading unless you give both locos the same address.

[djkonore]

I have a TCS decoder fitted in one of my 141/181's. It's the "euro style" as they call it, 21pin decoder. (no harness), fits just fine, same as any 21pin decoder. It's a nice smooth silent runner.

[FrankS]

Thanx for the info, guys. VERY much appreciated.

I've put in an order to DCC Supplies for the TCS units.

Cheers,

Frank Savery,

Tasmania

[Joe Keegan]

Hi Frank

 

Richard Johnson of DCC Concepts in Aus is a TCS dealer,it might be cheaper and quicker delivery.

If you still looking for a DCC system , I would strongly recommend the NCE Powercab which is fully expandable. Big Plus is that the Powercab it is Fully MNRA compliant.Have a look at their web site.

 

Regards

 

Joe

[Guest hidden-agenda]

Gone be the days when you bought a Hornby set and put the two Ever ready batteries ( remember the ones with the big spring contacts ) into the plastic controller and away you went.

Edited June 4, 2012 by hidden-agenda

[Joe Keegan]

Gone be the days when you bought a Hornby set and put the two Ever ready batteries ( remember the ones with the big spring contacts ) into the plastic controller and away you went.

 

Great days okay but now we have Murphy Models 141's , 201's and now even better days with more choice LOL

 

Enjoy your day,

 

Regards

 

Joe

[Flying Scotsman 4472]

Gone be the days when you bought a Hornby set and put the two Ever ready batteries ( remember the ones with the big spring contacts ) into the plastic controller and away you went.

 

 

Now your just showing everyone how old you really are.

[Guest hidden-agenda]

Now your just showing everyone how old you really are.

 

Hello Joe and Anto your catching up with me.