Digitrax DZ123 installed in a Bachmann 44 ton switcher

[@kevinbohnenblust5844]

Super helpful with a somewhat intimidating project. I want to try this on a trio of 2-motor 70 tonners, and your video convinced me it can be done. Thank you very much! Now to figure how to add sound the 70-tonners!

[@davidhaigh1612]

I am part way through converting my 44 tonner, which is >20 years old. I got to the point of determining the black wires only go to the light board. Your video is a wonderful help in completing my conversion. I have user other videos of yours to convert other locos. Thank you very much.

[@timregan1005]

just obtained this same loco as a gift, your video is going to be invaluable to me attempting to updating as well, thank you very much for this

[@SoloContracting]

Thank you for watching. I'm glad this will help.

[@agnes1915gustaf]

Nice presentation. Now I know perfectly well how to do it. Thanks!!

[@SoloContracting]

Thanks for watching.

[@markwakeley3835]

Wow. That little guy can do some work.

[@roberttracy1013]

Fitted a TCS Z2 decoder to one of these plus replaced a factory fitted decoder in a current model 44 ton with a TCS Z2. Both run beautifully, with creep down to speed step 1.

[@georgemoore7989]

Video was excellent. I think you mentioned that this is just an experiment to see if it would work, then maybe do a different decoder with sound. If you do will you make another video.

[@jcwonder]

Gracias por compartir.

[@sdmtnbiker]

Nicely done!

[@SoloContracting]

Thank you.

[@thomasgrassi8817]

My 44 Ton switch came as DCC ready with 7 contacts numbers 8 1 2 4 5 6 7 which color goes to which number? Colors Blue Orange White Red Gray Black Yellow Thanks

[@SoloContracting]

dccwiki.com/8_Pin_DCC_Plug

[@thomasgrassi8817]

@@SoloContracting Thanks Since I have 7 wires on the DZ123 I should use the Medium Column on the Chart correct # 3 is not used on this board.

[@SoloContracting]

Correct

[@joseflavallee8577]

How about adding two dz123 Decoders, one for each motor?

[@JacksonSubNScaleModelRailroad]

You could, but there is no need to. The motors draw so little amperage that only 1 decoder is needed. Plus in such a small space, 2 decoders just takes up too much room under the shell.