Split Chassis

[7013]

I have recently finished chipping a split chassis 43XX. It runs OK but is a bit noisy and is a bit jittery when it starts off. I have basic decoder cannot remember if I put a Hornby or Bachmann decoder in ( I will check)

Could anyone recommend any CV settings I could alter to improve low speed running and start off,and hopefully reduce the noise? When running DC the loco was very quiet

[Donw]

Perhaps you need a better decoder to suit the motor the 'silent running'decoder were introduced to improve the performance. CVs could change the start voltage or the number of steps but I can't see that would help except by avoiding the problem area.

Donw

[RedgateModels]

My decoders of choice for split chassis locos:

 

 

IF you have room - Lenz Standard Plus, super smooth, just runs out of the box

if you don't have room - TCS-M1, again just runs out of the box, not quite as good as the Lenz, but you have the option of turning off back EMF and using the Dither by function button control if you are double heading for example.

 

 

You need better than a basic decoder for these older chassis that have 3 pole motors.

 

 

[7013]

Thanks chaps I have used TCS before with good results so it looks like a rewiring job!