Fitting a decoder to the Hornby Peckett

[@medwaypeninsulaMR]

Nice looking loco John

[@graemekey819]

Interesting video. I have several of the Pecketts. Need to DCC them.

[@MessingaboutwithModels]

I really want to try a stay alive in it somehow ..

[@OlivierGabin]

Reminds me to find a complete pickups and wiring as spare parts for a Peckett B2, the 0-6-0 version...I botched a hard-wiring installation of a decoderand I have to rewire completely the mess that I have done. Including replacing the burned-off motor... I just have found the motor, X7480, and I need to find the rest. Or solder it...

[@MessingaboutwithModels]

Rather you than me!

[@frankwebb2030]

That is such a tiny loco!

[@MessingaboutwithModels]

I was surprised when I got it out of the box!

[@boduzapho]

Nice video Mate.. where did you get your rolling road? Thanks again

[@MessingaboutwithModels]

Got the Hornby one on a special deal from Amazon amzn.to/3upzBzB

[@dougevans54]

Just a quick question regarding the capacitor you removed So why was it there in the first place Dose the decoder replace the function of the capacitor just asking as i’m planing to do the same job next week and am not very electrical confident thanks Doug

[@MessingaboutwithModels]

It's original purpose was to prevent interference with your TV and other electrical appliances. However, modern flat screen TVs work on a different principle, so arnt affected by interference in that way, so I've always thought it safe to remove. As far as I know, the decider doesn't replace it, because some people retain it

[@dougevans54]

@@MessingaboutwithModels thanks for the reply that helps

[@revoltingrails61]

Why take out the capacitor? Will that harm the model?

[@MessingaboutwithModels]

The theory is that it interferes with the DCC signal - it's AC and the frequency varies to send the commands. These capacitors were originally installed to prevent the motor from creating interference with other electrical devices, principally TVs. But modern TVs don't work in the same way, so there's no interference, and removing it doesn't harm the model.

[@revoltingrails61]

@@MessingaboutwithModels Oh, okay thanks! I left mine on and it works perfectly, but yeah you have a point! - Grayson

[@MessingaboutwithModels]

Its one of those things - there are folks who swear by removing them at all costs, and others who never remove them! Seems there are no hard and fast rules.

[@RoofRailways101train]

Who won the wagon?

[@MessingaboutwithModels]

It was someone called Kevin 2006 - but he hasn't sent me his address yet! If you're reading this Kevin, email me the address!