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Limit the time a non decoder equiped loco sits at idle on a DCC system. You may not burn up the engine but you will add carbon to the brushes and commentator. Most of the new decoders can be programed back and forth between analog and DCC, so that another way to go. Installing decoders is quite easy unless you are color blind, I've done over a hundred and and after the first 3 its easy. The biggest problem is space and engine isolation. Also check the voltage of your headlight. The TCS decoders are inexpensive, have a programing reset and a 1 year goof proof warrenty. They also come with a programing reference sheet that is great for beginners. It even includes resister values for the various voltage lights.
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