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Hornby dublo locos and decoders

riksoc

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Hi,

I have fitted a 1amp decoder (Lenz) to a two rail Hornby Dublo loco but it takes a lot of pwer to get it started and then will only run slowly if the controller (ZTC 515) is set at about 75% open.

 

I have tried setting CV 2 to 80 but that makes no difference to the performance - any ideas?

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Ravenser

Believe older motors drew very large amounts of current, and this is quite possibly just a feature of the motor . If it's any help the TCS T1 can handle 1.2A continuous  

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