Comments on: DCC HO Question https://blog.model-train-help.com/2009/03/dcc-ho-question.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=dcc-ho-question Model railroads and model trains Mon, 26 Nov 2012 01:45:08 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 By: simon https://blog.model-train-help.com/2009/03/dcc-ho-question.html#comment-312 Wed, 17 Jun 2009 10:57:38 +0000 http://68.171.208.138/~blogmode/2009/03/dcc-ho-question.html#comment-312 Robert,
I too have Challenger by bowser that I have recently aquired that I am wanting to convert.

I fear mine is of the original 1948 run that had super motor that uses frame as part of power pick up.

There is a repower solution made by Northwest Short Line – though requires pretty major surgery to perform – this should provide Isolation of motor from frame and also allow easier DCC conversion.

Easiest way to check your loco is pull boiler off and start running over loco with multi meter to see where the power is going. First try a continuity check with loco frame and motor frame (using ohm setting and with out power applied to loco)

If I get a chance I’ll pull my boiler off this weekend and look into mine. Contact me direct via smb@netspace.net.au to share your experiences.

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