Model Railroading > IM Tier 4 models on DC

Anyone have any experience with operating the new IM tier 4s on DC without removing the decoder and replacing it withthe plug? Also, has anyone replaced the decoder with the plug, and if so, how does it operate on DC? Is it worth the effort to remove the decoder for DC or will it operate ok with it? Thx
Brian

On DC with the decoder it will not move till throttle is opened halfway. With dummy plug it's starts moving at about 1/8 throttle.
Michael T Kerner
Collinsville, IL

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With the DC plug it runs great! I still run DC and it matches everything very well. Very smooth and good power. Very easy to change as well, probably a 5 minute job!

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Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 10/11/17 07:22 by trainupaboy.

Do you have to remove the whole shell to put the plug in?
Brian

trainupaboy Wrote:
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> With the DC lug it runs great! I still run DC and
> it matches everything very well. Very smooth and
> good power. Very easy to change as well,
> probably a 5 minute job!
>
> Posted from Android
YES......They run great in DC......I second this......

upbuddyboy Wrote:
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> Do you have to remove the whole shell to put the
> plug in?
> Brian

Yes you have to remove the whole shell, but it's super easy! Just remove the couplers and a little wiggle and off it comes. Just be cautious about not bending the pins on the plug

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Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 10/11/17 07:23 by trainupaboy.

trainupaboy Wrote:
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> With the DC plug it runs great! I still run DC and
> it matches everything very well. Very smooth and
> good power. Very easy to change as well,
> probably a 5 minute job!
>
> Posted from Android

I concur. I run DC and my Intermountain ES44AC and ET44C4 locomotives run great with the plug installed. They play well with Atlas, Athearn, MTH, Walthers and other locomotives.

SantaFeRuss

I just replaced my 2nd DC plug today. It takes all of 5 minutes. Simply remove the couplers gently pull the chassis out from the shell..don't pull too far just basically flip the shell over and switch the plugs and reinstall

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What about disconnecting the chain on the back truck before removing the shell? And do all the lights still work as they do with the decoder? Thanks for the help once again.
Brian

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Hey Brian. .yes be careful when you roll the shell, the chain has enough flex that you do not have to remove anything just don't try to pull hard..simply roll the shell to the spring side. Yup all lights work fine. You won't have any regrets, it's a beautiful DC engine as well!

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Thanks very much for the help
Brian

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