SimulationNetwork Posted November 19, 2020 Share Posted November 19, 2020 Hi all, I have a LM Class 350 I want to convert to DCC. What 21 pin guagemaster decoder should I buy? DCC 91 - 2 Function: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Gaugemaster-DCC91-Ruby-2fn-Standard-DCC-Decoder-21-Pin-0-5A-Suit-Hornby-Bachmann-/184051812215?_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49292 DCC 95 - 6 Function: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Gaugemaster-DCC95-Ruby-6fn-Pro-DCC-Decoder-21-Pin-0-5A-Suit-Hornby-Bachmann-/184051816695?_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49292 Thank you for your help, Luke Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Kaput Posted November 19, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 19, 2020 Neither, you want a £20 Zimo MX638 from the likes of Digitrains, Youchoos or Coastaldcc (amongst others) 1 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold RFS Posted November 19, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 19, 2020 Totally agree - Zimo MX638. Just about the best 21-pin non-sound decoder and at a great price too. I have them in all my Bachmann EMUs - 4-CEPs, 2-EPBs etc. 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete the Elaner Posted November 19, 2020 Share Posted November 19, 2020 I would also choose a Zimo. They work well 'out of the box' & if you really need to change settings, there are very configurable. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRman Posted November 20, 2020 Share Posted November 20, 2020 I agree with the recommendations for Zimo. Good budget price for a premium decoder. Having said that, two of my 350s have ESU LokSound v3.5 decoders fitted with legomanbiffo sounds. These two have both been turned into class 450s with vinyl overlays. The biggest problem with those is there is not room for a decent speaker. A Bachmann 450 and a 350/1 both have Lenz Silver 21-pin decoders fitted, also a very good decoder but bought and fitted before the budget Zimo decoders were available. If I was doing it now I would certainly go the Zimo route. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium njee20 Posted November 20, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 20, 2020 Yep, as a rule the answer to “which Gaugemaster decoder should I buy?” Is always “the Zimo one”. 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimulationNetwork Posted November 20, 2020 Author Share Posted November 20, 2020 Thank you all for your help, much appreciated. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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