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Title: DCC install in H16-44 : B-mann help!!!
Post by: delljohnb on March 21, 2008, 08:20:20 PM
B-mann,

I'm wanting to install a digitrax decoder in my new H16-44.  The instructions are slim to say the least (only one sentence...and that directs you do a diagram).

The instruction list points and wire/color matches.  Are the wires from the decoder to be connected to the corresponding point?

Are there any other steps needed or wire soldering needed?

Your assistance is appreciated in advance.

Respectfully,
John "delljohnb" Baugher
Title: Re: DCC install in H16-44 : B-mann help!!!
Post by: the Bach-man on March 21, 2008, 10:49:32 PM
Dear John,
The units are not listed as DCC Ready, so the motor will have to be isolated first.
Perhaps one of our regular posters has done this and will have advice.
You can check Jim Banner's HO installation here:
http://members.shaw.ca/sask.rail/dcc/tmaster/tmaster.html
Have fun!
the Bach-man
Title: Re: DCC install in H16-44 : B-mann help!!!
Post by: r0bert on March 21, 2008, 11:01:08 PM
there is a step by step that I did for a SD45 in this thread, toward the bottom
http://www.bachmanntrains.com/home-usa/board/index.php/topic,2676.0.html (http://www.bachmanntrains.com/home-usa/board/index.php/topic,2676.0.html)
I have not installed one in a H16, the process should be basicly the same.
Title: Re: DCC install in H16-44 : B-mann help!!!
Post by: delljohnb on March 22, 2008, 03:57:55 PM
B-mann & others, thanks for the super quick response!!!  I'll be working on it this afternoon!!!!!!

Have a Happy Easter.

Respectfully,
John Baugher
Title: Re: DCC install in H16-44 : B-mann help!!!
Post by: delljohnb on March 22, 2008, 05:51:26 PM
Robert,

     Your walkthrough worked like a snap!  HUGE THANKS!!!

:-)

Respectfully,
John "delljohnb" Baugher
Title: Re: DCC install in H16-44 : B-mann help!!!
Post by: r0bert on March 22, 2008, 06:32:49 PM
glad I could help.
b0b