D1056WesternSultan Posted December 6, 2014 Share Posted December 6, 2014 Hi, I need to enquire from those more versed in DCC matters than myself which are the best DCC decoders to use in the Hornby R3138 HST power cars so that all lighting functions are available. This is the latest version of the HST with central motor and twin bogie drive. many thanks. Sultan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold beejack Posted December 8, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 8, 2014 Bought these myself a month or so ago. requires two 8 pin decoders. I used a Lenz standard+ in the motorised power car and a basic Hornby in the dummy power car. I have had no issues and have a full range of CV's available to adjust the motor control I'm not saying these are the best but I would definitely avoid putting the basis Hornby decoder in the motorised power car. Unless you only have a basis controller. I have used Hornby, Bachmann, DCC Concepts, Trainsave, and Gaugemaster chips before finally settling on the Lenz chips. blown plenty of the other chips, but so far not one Lenz chip has failed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Digital Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 I have just fitted a pair of Legomanbiffo sound decoders in my Hornby HST absolutely superb. You can get them as a matched pair from DCKITS. John Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium melmerby Posted December 10, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 10, 2014 Another vote for Lenz decoders. I have tried Hornby, TCS, Digitrax, Train$ave & CT Electronik IMHO Lenz are best value for the price. Now all lenz fitted (40+locos!) bar one loco with a Digitrax stil in. Keith Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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