I just worked out what I need in the way of decoders :
3 with sockets no lights (Bachmann 20, 25 and 55) 1 with socket and directional lights (Hornby 50) - presumably with reversed socket 8 non-socketed no lights (Mainline 03, Bach 08, Hornby 56, 86, 105 & 90, Lima 87 & Deltic) 3 non-socketed with directional lights (Hornby HST & 56, Bach 158)Also on the way, Bachmann 40 and a Heljan 47..
I am a complete novice at this, so I have no idea what I am letting myself in for. On the plus side, I can solder fairly well and have a good knowledge of electronics. I imagine that all the pancake motor items (Lima and Hornby) will be relatively easy, as should the socketed items. When it comes to wiring lights though, I have no idea what will be required.
Items which I expect will be less simple will be the 03 & 08 (space), the
158 & HST (separate function decoder for non powered car?) and the 56 (lights).Assuming I go for Lenz equipment, which models of decoder would people recommend?
Any help / advice / recomendations would be very welcome.
Adrian