Converting Locos to DCC at Chadwick Model Railway | 152.

Converting locos from DC to DCC is one way of saving cash as the price of new locos goes through the roof. Here's how at Chadwick Model Railway.

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[ChadwickModelRailway]

Thankfully Mark has these replacement motors back in stock.
Regards Charlie

[voodooutt]

Moved about 3 months ago, along with my stuff came all of my mom's stuff. Sorting through her boxes, I came upon my HO trainset from the mid 80s, heh she saved it did not Had a ton of copper track, misc other stuff, lots of rolling stock and a Blue Box Athearn loco, Atlas Loco, Bachmann Loco (one with similar pancake motor)... And a tiny Bachmann shunter. All but the shunter I changed over to DCC and all work great 😊 but opening that box of old train stuff opened a can o worms lol
Thanks for the video!

[allandoyle]

hi from down under charlie its 4 am just checked youtube on the way back from getting a glass of water .glad i checked..another great video...

[Cuderth]

Thank you very much Charlie Bishop for increasing my to do list 😀😀 and it’s a long list. I have ordered the Sockets and lighting giz-mo’s.
A few years ago Graham of Lakeside fame, convered a Hornby Cl. 91 from a 3 pole motor to a five pole motor. He got the replacement motors off e-bay. After the re-fit there was a vast improvement in 91’s the running capabilities.
I have enjoyed this video and thank you for sharing.

Regards
Charlie Tallis

[TATICMOOR]

A great film on this continued HST125 Modification Upgrade. So, with a new motor, DCC PCB, two LED lighting boards, some wire, solder, and a decoder. Followed with a little bit of time and patience and one has a refreshed loco for another 40 years, well maybe, LOL. Superbly explained and clearly shown for the viewers on what must be done to get things working on the right track (intended pun). Kudos you Charlie for another master class in (jack of trades) modeling once again.

[GrahamFrench-mw]

Thanks Charlie, Excellent video, very well explained. I'm manufacturing 60 x Corris railway No3 locos in 7mm scale [ 16.5mm gauge ] this helps me understand the setup.

[spudst]

Thank you so much for a brilliant, , audible and visual demonstration about DCC conversion to older machinery. For some time now I have had the inclination to have ago for this on one of my older Locomotives. At the age of 87, however, I have had some doubts about my capabilites, your Demonstration has overidden doubts and I feel pretty confident in having ago go. Many thanks indeed.

[yorkshiremanswalking]

just started in model railways and found your channel was given an old hat so followed your instruction and hey presto I now have an hst in dcc thanks and look forward to more of your videos to come

[andyknott]

Included in the "What I used list", First Aid Kit and Fire Extinguisher. Priceless Charlie, it's what brings this channel alive.

[TheLawlessReaper]

This video gives me hope in upgrading some of my DC Locos, Thank You

[stephenyoung]

Hi Charlie very new to model railway modelling after watching you videos on Class 43 125 . I purchased a old class 43 unit from a well known Web site. Cleaned and striped down the unit as you showed put it all back together with some new parts brushes it worked so well never made the motor upgrade. I still run analogue. Digital to rich for my pocket and I purchase second user units and get a lot of satisfaction getting them working again. I pick up so many good idea from you keep them coming Steve.

[richardwalker_]

I can’t remember where I read it (many years ago) that the DCC motor connections were just a paler version of the track feed wires - ie grey=pale black; orange=pale red. Provided red and black are oriented correctly, you then have the correct direction sorted.
I’ve converted a DMU to DCC but it retains the old drivetrain; the motor upgrade seems a very good step. Thanks for the videos.

[MsKirky]

Thanks Charlie for this great video being somewhat of a novice followed it to the letter and it works new motor and dcc it runs well apart from being a little noisy i watch all of your videos and am in awe of your talent once again thank you.
Simon.

[soichiyamana]

I am usually Marklin guy but I am converting Lima TGV and Hornby HST into three rail Marklin system. Actually your video is very informative for me too. I also must say that your soldering technique is very good. I have to practice more, I have to say. Thank you for your great video.

[scopsowl]

Hat off to you, Charlie. I find it hard enough just soldering small objects without trying to do it, so the camera gets a good view. Great video showing you don't always need to buy new when updating your layout.

[wheezypalacemodels]

Hi Charlie, interesting and something we all need to know to recycle our old stocks.. Great watch again..all the best, Chris

[geobrower]

11:24 Realizing this is an older video and someone below may have mentioned this; RS stood for "Radio Spares". About the time I started my electronics apprenticeship at Hillyer's in Stamford (1971; damn, that was a long time ago) they became known as "RS Components", used them predominately for replacement components.
Another good one Charlie, cheers!!!

[aspicer]

Hi Charlie loved the last two video's especly the second one on converting to DCC will give me the confidence to work on my odd few DC locos now you made it simple for me.

[tomasrogers]

Thanks Charlie, I watched the two videos and now have my old hst running again on dc after 25 years of it being in the too do pile. Now to go shopping for the lights and sound chips to go all out with it.

[zippyfoster]

Hi Charlie I am new to model railways and I have been watching all of your videos as they are so full of simple to follow instructions, please keep up the great work you are doing helping newcomers like me.and look forward to my next master class from you. Regards John.