Have fitted the 1/2 amp 0511 module into a Bachmann 08.
Loco runs for a few seconds, then hesitates, and more often than not, =
reverses direction for about its own length.
Have checked wiring and all seems to be OK.
Was wondering if the 0511 isn't up to the job.
Any ideas / comments?
Dave
"Dave Potter" wrote
few seconds, then hesitates, and more often than not, reverses direction for
about its own length.
Was wondering if the 0511 isn't up to the job.
I have two 08s using this decoder and both run fine. You could possibly
have a faulty decoder or more likely the 08 electrical pick-ups want
cleaning.
John.
"Dave Potter" wrote
It's not at all difficult. Firstly you need to remove the brake rigging
(just clips into the base of the chassis) and the two screws which are
visible in the keeper plate. The latter then comes free and you can drop
out the wheels for easy access to the pick-ups. Takes about two minutes.
John.
And they are notoriously good at collecting muck becuase the pickups operate
on the top of the wheel rim rather than inside edge, so dirt gets
transferred directly from track to wheel to pickup courtesy of a nice little
"pip". Eventually the "pip" is held off the wheel by the muck.
Adrian
And you need to make they are all in picking from wheels i.e. tension
right. Did you also remove the circuit board as that is not required.
Mines got a Lenz 114XF.
Chris
Ah, that's brill John, many thanks. Had the keeper plate off and the =
other screws undone, and was wondering how on earth I could get the =
motor out away from the chassis to get to the pickups. Doh!
Nice one mate
Dave.
Yup. All done and working fine. That WAS the problem - dirty pickups. =
I'll know for the next one :)
Thanks once again John.
And yes Chris, I did remove the circuit board.
ATB
Dave
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