TYCO 2-8-0 Chattanooga

Tootle · Posted: Tue Mar 08, 2011 1:20 am Post subject: TYCO 2-8-0 Chattanooga

Can anyone advise on the fitment of decoders to the old Tyco 2-8-0 purchased late 70's/early eighties(Brown Box Set).It will probably be running on a Digitrax Zephyr Extra set and/or the Bachmann DCC Control System.Does Lenz have a suitable decoder without sound?
Enjoy the day.
'Tootle'

gremlinsaplenty · Posted: Mon Jan 02, 2012 10:07 pm Post subject:

A standard DH123 decoder SHOULD work. However, do you know that the Tyco PT motor electrics are grounded through the chassis, and you'll have to install insulated 2-56 screws, replacing the metal ones which hold the brush plate on? Someone on Tyco Forums has done it, I intend to put a Decoder into a Tyco GG1 engine. Once you have the insulated screws installed, you can run the wires to the motor and pick-up points separately. But otherwise it is doable.

Jerry in Virginia, USA
Tyco owner and hopefully DCC operated in 2012