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00 DCC Decoders
Graham has a DCC question for experienced model railroaders and asks:
“Being new to DCC, how do I hard wire a decoder into a tender-driven loco. The engine in question is Hornby Flying Scotsman.”
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The key is to isolate the motor from the track. Many older pieces have the circuit built into the frame of the motor in such a way that would make this impossible. If you can easily separate the motor from the frame and isolate it from the track, it’s very simple to wire from there.
Check this video out its very helpful
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ecB9A0Z93YE&NR=1