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LGB F7 decoder installation
Posted by dan green on Tuesday, June 17, 2008 8:31 PM
 

Hi, Im trying to add decoders to a dual gearbox LGB Union Pacific F7A/B set and the instruction manual says: "has two "D" gearboxes and decoder interfaces. It can be equipped with two LGB MTS Decoders (55020) using one decoder interface cable (55026)"

This is confirmed by the 6 dot star on the gearboxes.Can anyone give me some tips about connecting 2 decoders to the 1 PCB? It looks like the interface cable can go to one decoder to set up the function and light control, but im not 100% sure about the track to motor connections from the decoder, do these go to the 2 rows of pins next to the current track/motor connectors on the PCB?

Is there any links you know of that give a tutorial on this kind of installation?

Any help appreciated,

thanks,

Dan

PS with the demise of the LGBoA website, where can I now find an LGB model database??!

   
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Posted by two tone on Wednesday, June 18, 2008 2:29 PM
Hi Dan, As you do not show where you are its difficult to help, You may find a member or a retailer close by that will have a wiring diagram that will help you out.   If you are in USA then try garden railways mag or in UK garden rail mag  Do get the right info or risk a large bill if you get the wiring wrong. Hope this helps

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