Bill from Thomas the Tank Engine - Hornby R9047 - convert to DCC guide

[dragosmp]

Hi all,

 

I posted a video on my conversion to DCC of Bill from Thomas the Train. The loco reference is R9047.

 

The story behind this is that initially, due to the high price of the real Bill and Ben locos, I tought I should just buy a Bill body shell and jimmy on a 0-4-0 cassis. Turns out it's not as easy, so I've given up, bought an R9047 and proceeded to converting it.

 

This is my second loco conversion video, the first being a Bachmann James. The Bill video is longer as the conversion is more complex.

 

As usual, please take a look and feedback is appreciated.

 

 

If you're so inclined, I posted a more detailed "How to" on wiring the Zimo 617f controller using wires picked up off a cheap JST connector. This approach has the advantage of being very inexpensive and elegant, while not modifying/damaging the controller.

 

 

 

 

 

Edited April 10, 2021 by dragosmp
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