andypops Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 Hi, I purchased two of the Realtrack Arriva Trains Wales Class 143s (an absolute must when modelling south Wales / marches!), but I (foolishly) decided to fit the DCC myself. The DCC 8-pin socket is in the dummy car; I have found out how to remove the bodyshell (clips each bodyside, similar to Hornby class 60), but I can't for the life of me find out how to remove the seating block! There are 6 clips (3 each side) which are very tight, but even unfixing them (and using shivs to keep them apart!) doesn't release the base. Does anyone know if I have to unscrew the bogies to access the circuit board? Best wishes Andy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
charliepetty Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 You should Try asking REALTRACK Models!!!!!! Charlie Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
charliepetty Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 Block Removal 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
charliepetty Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 Decoder Fitting 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
charliepetty Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 Back in one piece! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold jonnyuk Posted August 30, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 30, 2020 just bought a fgw and it's a stunning model but i was also struggling to work out how to fit the decoder until i read this. i know some models are a pain but i have to say this one takes the p*ss, surely it could of been designed better, does not help that the instructions are sh*t to say the least. if your not confident with taking models apart, and i mean apart you will have no chance with these things. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toolongtoremember Posted April 12, 2021 Share Posted April 12, 2021 Thought I should include this here, gives us all a good look inside the unit! Might help with some DCC fitting etc Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damo666 Posted February 12, 2023 Share Posted February 12, 2023 On 12/07/2015 at 19:55, charliepetty said: You should Try asking REALTRACK Models!!!!!! Charlie Hi Charlie, Would you be able to repost these pictures please? I've just picked up a nice 2nd hand model and am wanting to fit a decoder. Will an 21 pin decoder work on an 8pin harness? Thank you. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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