Another 44 tonner question

[dlgillen]

I have found some info about adding the dcc decoder to the dc ready 44 tonner. If I m using the bachmann decoder do I still need to remove c1 & c2? Also are there any other wires to the motors I need to isolate?

Thanks

[richG]

I will remove the capacitors on the board when I put a decoder inside my 44 ton. Here is a little info on DCC install.

http://www.tonystrains.com/technews/loconews/bachmann-revisit.htm

http://www.tonystrains.com/technews/dz121_in_bachm.htm

Rich

[Jim Banner]

You need to remove the capacitors only when you use a silent decoder.  Bachmann's decoders are not silent.  So you don't have to remove them but you can if you want to.

[kevin2083]

I had problems with MRC decoders- the loco took off at full speed uncontrolably until I cut the capacitors.

[richG]

If you need a challenge, go to the below site and click on Switching at Third Street Industrial District.
http://www.westportterminal.de/video.html

Rich

[Yampa Bob]

The loco is a Bachmann, stick a Bachmann decoder in and run it.