This page is designed to help those starting to use DCC in Bachmann UK diesel locos. Where a loco type has an asterisk there is a link to a page that shows you how to install a decoder in this particular loco type.
Specific Diesel Loco Types |
Where there is further information available about CVs for specific decoders there are direct links from the tables. Where a 4-digit address has been set the values for CVs 17 and 18 are provided in the tables for the particular model number in case your DCC system does not allow the automatic programming of these values.
To calculate your own CV17/18 values for long addresses, please click here.
The CV settings shown here are settings that have been proved to work on the particular locos listed. Remember, though, that every loco is different and, whilst these settings can be used as a starting point, it is up to the user to adjust them to suit their own situation. If you have any observations/additions/suggestions, etc. please do email us here. Also, do please pass on any settings for decoders that you know work well so that others can benefit from this information. Don't be afraid of submitting settings - they are all anonymous (unless you would like your efforts recognized)! Please supply settings for CVs as shown in the tables below.
Please note that whilst the settings shown below have been demonstrated to work and they should not normally cause any problems with locos or decoders. However, you use these settings on your own combination of loco/decoder at your own risk. No responsibility can be accepted by Bromsgrove Models for any unforeseen circumstances resulting from using the settings given below.
Decoder Make |
Decoder Type |
CV2 |
CV3 |
CV4 |
CV5 |
CV6 |
CV9 |
CV17 |
CV18 |
CV29 |
CV49 |
CV50 |
CV56 |
CV57 |
CV61 |
CV62 |
CV65 |
Notes |
Decoder Pro XML File |
Lenz |
0511A |
16 |
1 |
1 |
10 |
1 |
255 |
205 |
8 |
38 |
255 |
8 |
0 |
0 |
255 |
255 |
255 |
CV29 set to allow extended addressing. If your controller does not automatically set CVs 17 and 18 for long addresses, set CV29 first, then CVs 17 & 18, then program loco address as 3336 (for D3336). |
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0 |
0 |
0 |
90 |
45 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
6 |
0 |
0 |
4 |
15 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Very slow moving |
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0 |
0 |
0 |
120 |
50 |
0 |
206 |
145 |
38 |
0 |
16 |
5 |
15 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
CV29 set to allow extended addressing. If your controller does not automatically set CVs 17 and 18 for long addresses, set CV29 first, then CVs 17 & 18, then program loco address as 3729 (for D3729). Slow moving, fitted with Express Models lighting kit. |
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Digitrax |
DZ143 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
208 |
96 |
54 |
255 |
0 |
48 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
CV29 set to allow extended addressing. If your controller does not automatically set CVs 17 and 18 for long addresses, set CV29 first, then CVs 17 & 18, then program loco address as 4192 (for D4912). |
Roster Import as |
Decoder Make |
Decoder Type |
CV2 |
CV3 |
CV4 |
CV5 |
CV6 |
CV9 |
CV17 |
CV18 |
CV29 |
CV49 |
CV50 |
CV56 |
CV57 |
CV61 |
CV62 | CV65 |
Notes |
0 |
0 |
0 |
20 |
10 |
0 |
6 |
0 |
6 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
10 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Very slow speeds |
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0 |
0 |
0 |
20 |
10 |
0 |
223 |
64 |
38 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
10 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
CV29 set to allow extended addressing. If your controller does not automatically set CVs 17 and 18 for long addresses, set CV29 first, then CVs 17 & 18, then program loco address as 8000 (for D8000). |
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0 |
0 |
0 |
20 |
10 |
0 |
223 |
198 |
38 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
10 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
CV29 set to allow extended addressing. If your controller does not automatically set CVs 17 and 18 for long addresses, set CV29 first, then CVs 17 & 18, then program loco address as 8134 (for D8134). |
Decoder Make |
Decoder Type |
CV2 |
CV3 |
CV4 |
CV5 |
CV6 |
CV9 |
CV17 |
CV18 |
CV29 |
CV49 |
CV50 |
CV56 |
CV57 |
CV61 |
CV62 | CV65 |
Notes |
Lenz |
1025 |
0 |
4 |
1 |
10 |
5 |
10 |
211 |
147 |
38 |
255 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
255 |
255 |
255 |
CV29 set to allow extended addressing. If your controller does not automatically set CVs 17 and 18 for long addresses, set CV29 first, then CVs 17 & 18, then program loco address as 5011 (for D5011).
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0 |
0 |
0 |
160 |
65 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
6 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
15 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Very slow speeds to half throttle |
Decoder Make |
Decoder Type |
CV2 |
CV3 |
CV4 |
CV5 |
CV6 |
CV9 |
CV17 |
CV18 |
CV29 |
CV49 |
CV50 |
CV56 |
CV57 |
CV61 |
CV62 | CV65 |
Notes |
0 |
0 |
0 |
160 |
65 |
0 |
6 |
0 |
6 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
15 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Very slow speeds to half throttle |
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0 |
0 |
0 |
160 |
60 |
0 |
212 |
149 |
38 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
15 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
CV29 set to allow extended addressing. If your controller does not automatically set CVs 17 and 18 for long addresses, set CV29 first, then CVs 17 & 18, then program loco address as 5269 (for D5269).
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0 |
0 |
0 |
140 |
50 |
0 |
212 |
117 |
38 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
15 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
CV29 set to allow extended addressing. If your controller does not automatically set CVs 17 and 18 for long addresses, set CV29 first, then CVs 17 & 18, then program loco address as 5237 (for D5237).
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ZTC |
401 |
0 |
11 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Enables slow speed control |
Decoder Make |
Decoder Type |
CV2 |
CV3 |
CV4 |
CV5 |
CV6 |
CV9 |
CV17 |
CV18 |
CV29 |
CV49 |
CV50 |
CV56 |
CV57 |
CV61 |
CV62 | CV65 |
Notes |
0 |
0 |
0 |
180 |
80 |
0 |
218 |
61 |
39 |
0 |
0 |
6 |
5 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Very slow speeds to half throttle. CV29 set to allow loco to run forward in right direction, i.e. same as other locos and to allow extended addressing. If your controller does not automatically set CVs 17 and 18 for long addresses, set CV29 first, then CVs 17 & 18, then program loco address as 6717 (for D6717) (latest Bachmann Collectors Club release)
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Decoder Make |
Decoder Type |
CV2 |
CV3 |
CV4 |
CV5 |
CV6 |
CV9 |
CV17 |
CV18 |
CV29 |
CV49 |
CV50 |
CV56 |
CV57 |
CV61 |
CV62 | CV65 |
Notes |
0 |
0 |
0 |
140 |
60 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
38 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
10 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Decoder Make |
Decoder Type |
CV2 |
CV3 |
CV4 |
CV5 |
CV6 |
CV9 |
CV17 |
CV18 |
CV29 |
CV49 |
CV50 |
CV56 |
CV57 |
CV61 |
CV62 | CV65 |
Notes |
ZTC |
214 |
2 |
5 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
0 |
0 |
0 |
180 |
60 |
0 |
195 |
38 |
38 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
15 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
CV29 set to allow extended addressing. If your controller does not automatically set CVs 17 and 18 for long addresses, set CV29 first, then CVs 17 & 18, then program loco address as 806 (for D806 Cambrian). |
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0 |
0 |
0 |
180 |
60 |
0 |
195 |
52 |
38 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
15 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
CV29 set to allow extended addressing. Set CV29 first, then CVs 17 & 18, then program loco addressIf your controller does not automatically set CVs 17 and 18 for long addresses, set CV29 first, then CVs 17 & 18 as 820 (for D820 Grenville). |
Decoder Make |
Decoder Type |
CV2 |
CV3 |
CV4 |
CV5 |
CV6 |
CV9 |
CV17 |
CV18 |
CV29 |
CV49 |
CV50 |
CV56 |
CV57 |
CV61 |
CV62 | CV65 |
Notes |
0 |
0 |
0 |
150 |
70 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
6 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
15 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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0 |
0 |
0 |
150 |
60 |
0 |
192 |
163 |
38 |
0 |
0 |
6 |
15 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
CV29 set to allow extended addressing. If your controller does not automatically set CVs 17 and 18 for long addresses, set CV29 first, then CVs 17 & 18, then program loco address as 163 (for D163 Leicestershire and Derbyshire Yeomanry).
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0 |
0 |
0 |
90 |
30 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
6 |
0 |
16 |
10 |
35 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Slow control. Ensure the yellow capacitor is removed from the circuit board. |
Bachmann Class 55 Deltic
Decoder Make |
Decoder Type |
CV2 |
CV3 |
CV4 |
CV5 |
CV6 |
CV9 |
CV17 |
CV18 |
CV29 |
CV49 |
CV50 |
CV56 |
CV57 |
CV61 |
CV62 | CV65 |
Notes |
0 |
0 |
0 |
130 |
55 |
0 |
211 |
138 |
38 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
10 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
CV29 set to allow extended addressing. If your controller does not automatically set CVs 17 and 18 for long addresses, set CV29 first, then CVs 17 & 18, then program loco address as 5002 (for 55 002 The King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry). |
