I am a complete novice when it comes to DCC and even more so when it comes to DCC Sound, but I thought I’d move with the times and invest in a cut price Bachmann Class 150 sound fitted model to try on my DC layout, having read that they work on DC but without the operators choice of sound.
Now the model has arrived, I’ve tested it and found my Hornby DC controller has to be on full power to make it move at just a snails pace, although the sound is good.
My question is - is this likely because the Hornby controller can’t supply enough power? I have one that says it supplies 16v to the track and another that says it supplies 19v. The 19v makes it move slightly but the 16v only initiates the sound.
Or is this likely a problem with the model, as my DC locos move as expected fast and slow on command?
I am very tempted to invest in a DCC controller but this is a mystery I’d like to solve initially.
Any help for a DCC newbie would be appreciated. Thank you!