Converting ho locos to DCC

[Anonymous]

I have some several ho locos that I would like to convert to DCC. Can anyone recommend a good book/manual that outlines the key steps in converting to DCC particularly for converting older locos that do not have any interfaces already built in. I saw some books on Amazon but not sure which book is the best. Appreciate any recommendations from the forum

greg

[SMassey]

I recemmend the book DCC made easy from Kalmbach books. It tells you all about how DCC works and even had near the end a little tutorial on how to convery an old Athearn BB loco. The conversion process is very similar to many other older locos out there. good luck!!

[jwmurrayjr]

Greg,

Here's a link that can be helpful. It seems complicated at first but there's a lot of good info here (and elsewhere on the site).

http://www.wiringfordcc.com/locos.htm#a1

The MR site used to have some diagram on adding decoders to "non-dcc-ready" locos.

[Anonymous]

thanks for the feedback
I will look into both the book and the link.
I'll let you know what I find useful

[Anonymous]

In my mind the ONLY source you need on DCC including decoder installations is www.tonystrains.com

He has a PDF file that can be downloaded showing step by step instructions on installing decoders in several mfr's locomotives.

[Stevert]

In addition to the other excellent suggestions, there is some DCC installation info right here on trains.com. Go to http://www.trains.com/maghomepage/maghomepage.asp?idMagazine=3
and on the left-hand side of the page, under "Modeling", click on "Controls & electrical"

HTH,
Steve

[Janafam]

One comment on the conversion, if you have a mix of several manufacturers and old equipment, I would call Tony's Train Exchange. I made the decision several years ago to do what you are contemplating. I called Tony's, they walked me through the decoder types, made recommendations based on my expectations, and I ended up very happy with the results.

The links given are good, also Google for DCC.