Spectrum 44 tonner DC/DCC

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I'm gonna be converting a Bachmann Spectrum 44 tonner to DCC. This will be my first conversion. Has anyone doe this before who has any advice before I jump in?

Are there any decoders that can operate on a standard DC layout as well? (like the Bachmann DCC onboard units?)
 
V&AL said:
I'm gonna be converting a Bachmann Spectrum 44 tonner to DCC. This will be my first conversion. Has anyone doe this before who has any advice before I jump in?

Are there any decoders that can operate on a standard DC layout as well? (like the Bachmann DCC onboard units?)
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Hopefully, it is one with the newer drive system. The old twin motor chassis will teach you patience, how to quickly dress finger burns, and a whole new vocabulary before you get them done. (Trust me, I've done 2 of them!) The new chassis is a lot easier.

Just about any modern decoder can be set to tun on DC, its just a matter of programming to allow it. (CV29)
 
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