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Title: How many amps do 2-6-0s draw?
Post by: Flare on January 11, 2017, 01:17:28 PM

I've decided to bite the bullet and convert my mogul to DCC. After researching how, and seeing the tight clearances inside the boiler, I have my eye on a 1-amp, 1.25 amp peak Z-scale decoder. (Digitrax DZ126T) Will that be enough to drive the motor or should I look for a 1.5 amp decoder?

Title: Re: How many amps do 2-6-0s draw?
Post by: dutchbuilder on January 11, 2017, 04:02:28 PM

1 Amp is enough.

Ton

Title: Re: How many amps do 2-6-0s draw?
Post by: Flare on January 11, 2017, 04:54:02 PM

Perfect!

Also, since my model is an older one with an incandescent headlamp, will I need to use any resistors or will the full 16v AC be tolerable?

Title: Re: How many amps do 2-6-0s draw?
Post by: dutchbuilder on January 12, 2017, 05:41:45 AM

I know that the max Voltage for a tsunami is 17V.
You will have to use a resistor when you use a LED.
I don't think you will need one when using a light bulp.

Ton

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