Which decoder for Bachmann 0n30 2-Truck Shay

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BrianMoore
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Re: Which decoder for Bachmann 0n30 2-Truck Shay

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Assuming you don't want sound, I'd always go with any Lenz decoder that has BEMF. With steam locomotives, they smooth out all but the roughest of drives, and provide ultra-smooth starts and stops with minimal or no tweaking required. They're also easy to programme. I've never seen better.
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Re: Which decoder for Bachmann 0n30 2-Truck Shay

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Best thing to do is to put into Google, in inverted commas: "Bachmann On30 Shay" and "decoder". You should be able to find a few bits and bobs that may help you. It may take a few pages of scrolling.
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Re: Which decoder for Bachmann 0n30 2-Truck Shay

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Try looking at TCS they do tiny decoders. http://www.tcsdcc.com/public_html/Custo ... Series.htm

Which one depends on the stall current in your loco. Probably a M, MC or T type.
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