Union Mills locomotives DCC
Union Mills Locomotives are superb on DCC, the metal cast chassis ensures good pickup contact which is the main prerequisite for good DCC running.
DCC Fitted with A Lenz Silver Mini Decoder
Micro decoders can be fitted in the tender above the motor by milling away part of the tender shell.
Locating above the motor retains the locomotive in the originally intended configuration when manufactured. We recommend using Lenz Silver Mini decoder because it is particularly well suited to smooth low throttle running when matched with the Union Mills motor, other micro decoders do not tend to replicate this quality of low throttle running but we will of course fit them if you wish to use a different one.
The models are not suited to sound conversions because of the limited tender space and cast boiler section.
A few enthusiasts have converted Union Mills models to sound by cutting away large amounts of weight to create decoder and speaker fit. This results in the model having less weight which is crucial to pickup performance so we do not recommend it on a commercial basis.
Traction and Speed Curve
Union Mills models are a very worthwhile addition to any DCC layout where you are looking for smooth running and good control at low throttle and they generally have more pulling tractive power than any other mainstream N gauge manufactured models
Examples
You can view example test runs of Union Mills locos running on DCC in the video below.
Union Mills Models Made
List of all Union Mills models made, all have been made in both BR and Grouped liveries apart from City of Truro which only had one livery. Models available while stocks remain.
| LNER | LMS | SOUTHERN | GWR |
| J11 0-6-0 | 2F 0-6-0 | 700 0-6-0 | DEAN GOODS 0-6-0 |
| J25 0-6-0 | 3F 0-6-0 | “0395” 0-6-0 | COLLETT 0-6-0 |
| J26 0-6-0 | 7F 0-8-0 | T9 4-4-0 | DUKEDOG 4-4-0 |
| J27 0-6-0 | G2 0-8-0 | CITY OF TRURO 4-4-0 | |
| J38 0-6-0 | CAULIFLOWER 0-6-0 | ||
| J39 0-6-0 | 2P 4-4-0 | ||
| Q2 0-8-0 | PRINCE OF WALES 4-6-0 | ||
| D20 4-4-0 | |||
| B12 4-6-0 | |||
| D11 4-4-0 | |||
| D16/3 4-4-0 |
DCC Converted Models
Below you will see models converted by Wickness Models. Please note these are example models converted over the years and covers examples of all models ever manufactured.