I am considering buying a Pacific loco in the near future for use
under DCC. Any suggestions on brand?
I have only found versions from Model Power.
Are they DCC compatible and do they run well?
Thanks
Jerry
All M/P N steamers run very well in my experience, but adding DCC could
be a chore. Would have to go in the tender, which means rejigging the
wiring between tender and locomotive. I've not disassembled the loco, so
I don't know whether isolating the motor is necessary nor how difficult
that would be. They are not advertised as "DCC ready". Perhaps a future
run will be.
Wolf K.
I am considering buying a Pacific loco in the near future for use
under DCC. Any suggestions on brand?
I have only found versions from Model Power.
Are they DCC compatible and do they run well?
Thanks
Jerry
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The MP Nscale steamers are actually pretty easy to convert. In the tender,
the wiring is very accessible, but you will need to use a small decoder,
such as the TCS Z2. The headlight is not isolated from the frame, so without
doing major work, the light will always be on full.
They are decent runners, but I find them kind of weak in the pulling
department. If you get the more recent release with traction tires, it
should do better.
Val
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