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Boy, you didn't get much help from these guys, did you? The trouble with this forum, is you never know if anyone responding to what you have asked really knows what the heck they are talking about! <br /> <br />You didn't really describe what locos you are considering converting. Maybe they arn't worth converting, I don't know, nor do the folks above and only you will know if they are. However, I used to have couple Mantua and Tyco locos that if I owned now, I would be checking to see what needs to be done to convert to DCC. Increasing power pick-up frm the track is always a good idea if the loco has poor contact to start with, this is a vast improvement, even in DC. Then, if the original motors are still strong, you need to determine their stall current, to determine the size decoders you need. If the motors are week, too old, worn out, or simply draw to much current, re-motoring is the best route. Again, re-motoring will be a great improvement and you might think about a re-gearing kit to boot to slow the loco down. When finished you would have a loco that is something special the general public wouldn't have. <br /> <br />You guys who originally responded were no help! Why not think; Well I can't really help this guy, so I should simply move on. Hodan, never say never and expect that you may not get very good help on this forum, when it comes to significant questions!
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