Which decoder?

Just bought a Bachmann 57XX pannier ((32-214)2009) cheap at my local rail emporium for my envisaged shunting plank.
has anybody chipped one of these and if so what decoder suits it best please??



Seen here running in!

Thanks
Ron

Hi Ron

I have a number of them (you can never have too many Panniers)

They are all chipped with Lenz Standard and work very well……..you can check it out on the video I did…….I will have to switch to the laptop to get the link:oops:

John

Thanks John. look forward to seeing the video!:):)

Cheers
Ron

Hi Ron

Ipads are very handy but I havent mastered copying and pasting.:oops:

While on the laptop I took the precaution of checking the Pannier decoders…..I actually have some Lenz Silver as well as Standards but that may be because I chipped them before the Standard came out……….the performance is the same. If its any help the CV settings I use are:

Cv 2     2     Cv5 120     Cv 6   40


Here is the link

http://yourmodelrailway.net/view_topic.php?id=13486&forum_id=52

I have used a variety of decoders since I started 8 years ago but for the past few years I only buy Lenz……a tad more expensive but worth it

Hope this helps

Regards

John

Hi Ron,

Mine has a Lenz Silver mini and a hard-wired 6 pin socket.

Nigel

Thanks John, lenz standard decoder ordered!:)

Cheers
Ron

I use a TCS MC2 in my Bachmann Pannier - runs well.

Hopefully sorted Ron but thanks :):)

Cheers
Ron (UK):)

Bachmann 57XX Pannier, Lenz Std decoder fitted and running on Weybourne..

Cheers
Ron

My that was quick! Looks good Ron:thumbs………hope she is running well? they are lovely locos aren't they?

Not sure if you used my settings but I forgot to mention that I set Cv 3 & 4 to virtually zero because RR & co determines acceleration and braking depending on the weight of the train it is hauling……..should may need to tweek yours

Regards

John

Set them both at 5 John as I want to use it primarily for shunting, it runs really well and slow!

Cheers
Ron

Hi Ron,

I've used a TCS DP2X-UK in most of my panniers. They run really well and it's a 'cheaper' reliable option.

Cheers Connor

I'll look them up, not seen those?
Thanks Connor :)

Cheers
Ron

There's a big thread on RMWeb and it seems most people have changed they're TCS decoders for Lenz decoders??
Like the idea of a wireless decoder though!

Cheers
Ron

Direct plug-in Ron, no harness.

Had one in my Single Wheeler and took it out to put in my Hornby Railroad Class 31, works great in both.


Ed

[user=1775]g0ibi[/user] wrote:

There's a big thread on RMWeb and it seems most people have changed they're TCS decoders for Lenz decoders??
Like the idea of a wireless decoder though!

Cheers
Ron

Not sure if you want to prolong this Ron……..you have made your choice and sound as though you are happy with it.

But if it helps to confirm your choice and to explain my initial recommendation……I have a number of TCS decoders bought when I first started with DCC. They still perform ok but I found it took longer to programme them to achieve a nice smooth curve and I found it mpossible to eliminate a noticeable spike around speed step 15. Max has also commented about the same phenomena.

I found Lenz to be more consistent and easier to programme so I only buy them now. I switched my TCS decoders from any locos where absolute precision was required to less critical locos.

Kind Regards

John

Happy with the Lenz John for sure. But I like the idea of a wireless decoder as it seems to me that the wire loom is a PITA when it comes to fitting it inside a loco. Diesels don't seem to have this problem but I will be keeping an eye open for wireless decoders from now on. I need to change the decoder in my Bachmann 4MT as it's not upto the job and causing problems, it's Digitrax DH126 but I need a more powerful decoder, 1.5amp I think?

Cheers
Ron