I am new to DCC but have read up a great deal about it. We have set up the track, we are using the Hornby DCC controller. The trains make a noise when you put them on the track and we have been able to change the number of the trains with the programming track. As you accelerate the train makes the noise of an accelerating train. The problem is the train(s) just will not move.I think there is connection to the decoders but just will not move on the track. Can anyone help?
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KateF1963The trains make a noise when you put them on the track and we have been able to change the number of the trains with the programming track. As you accelerate the train makes the noise of an accelerating train. The problem is the train(s) just will not move.
What brand of locomotive(s) are you dealing with?
Which Hornby DCC controller do you have?
What "noise" do they make?
"As you accelerate the train makes the noise of an accelerating train."
Again, I presume that this locomotive has sound.
Can you ring the bell or sound the horn?
By saying you've been able to "...change the number..." of the trains" I presume you are referring to the address.
Are you using a two (2) or four (4) digit address?
By saying "As you accelerate the train..." do you mean advancing the throttle?
Have you tried to use the default address of 03?
Keep the questions coming and as always...
Hope this helps.
"Uhh...I didn’t know it was 'impossible' I just made it work...sorry"
Is this your only locomotive? If you have another, does that work?
I don’t know the Hornby system either. Does it have an option to run DC engines like some, but not all, DCC systems. If you have an old DC engine, that might be worth a try.
Do you have a train shop near you, preferably the one where you bought the engine, but often a friendly train shop person will help anyway. A train club might also be another good resource.
How good are you with a soldering iron? Some issues like yours can simply be a loose connection which can be an easy repair.
It takes an iron man to play with a toy iron horse.
There is a Hornsby DCC forum where members can likely best assist you.
Alton Junction
Hi KateF,
You say your locomotive doesn't move. Do your headlights operate when you activate them with your Hornby DCC system? If so, did they operate before AND after you changed the locomotive address?
Addresses for decoders are generally "3" as a default. Try operating your locomotive at that address to confirm if it is working properly or not. Knowing the loco manufacturer and model would be helpful, as mentioned.
Tom
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I am also a bit confused. You mention "trains", then "train". Generally speaking, if you have many locomotives having the same problem, then it's a track or system problem. If it's only one locomotive that does not move, then it's probably an issue with the wheels (dirty), the mechanicals (shafts, or motor), or the decoder. My guess is that you have a bad connection between your decoder and your motor, but it can be also mechanical.
Simon