Adding an 8-pin DCC decoder socket to older locos

Older, second-hand locos are a cheap way of getting into model railways, but without a decoder socket they are far from “DCC-ready". Demonstrating with a vintage Lima Class 33, I show how easy it is to add one for yourself, with inexpensive parts and just basic soldering skills, bringing your loco bang up-to-date for the digital era. For the socket, search "8 pin DCC socket" on eBay or other sites. Expect to pay about £1.50 plus P&P. All of the product endorsements are my own, and not paid. Note, the video is based on an edited section of my full Class 33 lighting tutorial, the full version of which can be seen here:    • Directional DCC headcode lights for an old...   Chapters: 0:00 Intro 0:19 My Lima Class 33 0:43 Body removal 1:06 Removing the old DC wiring 1:36 The new 8-pin DCC socket 2:13 Wiring the socket: 2:39 Soldering the black wire... 3:09 ...and the red 3:35 Adding the grey wire to the motor... 4:00 ...and the orange 4:18 Installing the decoder 4:38 Replacing the body 4:44 Running the converted loco