With the new Heisler and 2-4-4-2 etc will they still run dc straight from the box, or will I have to muck around with jumpers etc
Thanks,
Lindsay (NZ )
I have that same thought :o...I presently have DC and really too old for new tricks,what I would like to see is battery operated like the large scale.
Royce ;D
The Heisler is equipped with a dual mode Tsunami decoder with and optional plug in sound chip. It will run either way straight out of the box.
Thank you. Getting a bit confused with all the new ways of running things. I like one train, one track and a dc controller, being more of a model maker than actually running them.
For information the vast majority of loco decoders work perfectly OK on straight DC, Theres a couple of exceptions one is a bachmann 6 pin decoder used mostly for N gauge, but even this has now been superceded by a 6 pin that works on both systems.
A NEW loco out of the box which is decoder fitted will work perfectly on straight DC power.
If you buy a USED loco which is decoder fitted that too should work OK BUT if the previous owner has adjusted the setting ( usually via CV29) for the loco to run only on DIGITAL then until the setting is restored to dual mode it wont work on DC
However this is probably a slim chance as in all the years I have used digital (since 1998!) I have NEVER set a decoder to run on Digital only!
Hope this helps1