{"product_id":"gvblankpro-8-pin-dcc-blanking-plate-with-stay-alive-golden-valley-hobbies","title":"GVBLANKPRO 8 Pin DCC Blanking Plate with Stay Alive Golden Valley Hobbies","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"direction: ltr; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"white-space: nowrap; height: 18px; padding-bottom: 9.333333333333332px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-left: 0px;\"\u003eA simple \u003cstrong\u003eplug-and-play accessory\u003c\/strong\u003e for smoother, more reliable running on analogue DC model railways.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"direction: ltr; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"white-space: nowrap; height: 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-left: 0px;\"\u003eHelps prevent locomotives from hesitating or stopping when electrical contact is interrupted and can reduce flickering \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"white-space: nowrap; height: 18px; padding-bottom: 9.333333333333332px;\"\u003elights.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"direction: ltr; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"white-space: nowrap; height: 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-left: 0px;\"\u003eThe unit plugs directly into an \u003cstrong\u003e8-pin decoder socket\u003c\/strong\u003e, which are fitted to many locomotives released in the last 20 years. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"white-space: nowrap; height: 18px;\"\u003eNo wiring or soldering is required. (Please check your model's specification for compatibility and instructions on \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"white-space: nowrap; height: 18px; padding-bottom: 9.333333333333332px;\"\u003eaccessing the decoder socket.)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"direction: ltr; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"white-space: nowrap; height: 18px; margin-bottom: 9.333333333333332px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-left: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"direction: ltr; margin-left: 28.8px; margin-right: 0px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"white-space: nowrap; height: 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-left: 0px;\"\u003e•Improves running performance and reliability. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"direction: ltr; margin-left: 28.8px; margin-right: 0px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"white-space: nowrap; height: 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-left: 0px;\"\u003e•Helps overcome brief interruptions caused by dirty track or wheel contacts. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"direction: ltr; margin-left: 28.8px; margin-right: 0px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"white-space: nowrap; height: 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-left: 0px;\"\u003e•Reduces flickering locomotive lights. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"direction: ltr; margin-left: 28.8px; margin-right: 0px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"white-space: nowrap; height: 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-left: 0px;\"\u003e•Quick and easy plug-in installation. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"direction: ltr; margin-left: 28.8px; margin-right: 0px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"white-space: nowrap; height: 18px; margin-bottom: 9.333333333333332px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-left: 0px;\"\u003e•Compatible with most major brands (Hornby, Bachmann, Dapol, etc.). \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"direction: ltr; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"white-space: nowrap; height: 18px; margin-bottom: 9.333333333333332px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-left: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"direction: ltr; margin-left: 28.8px; margin-right: 0px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"white-space: nowrap; height: 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-left: 0px;\"\u003e•Fits locomotives with an 8-pin decoder socket. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"direction: ltr; margin-left: 28.8px; margin-right: 0px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"white-space: nowrap; height: 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-left: 0px;\"\u003e•Built-in capacitor helps maintain a steady power supply. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"direction: ltr; margin-left: 28.8px; margin-right: 0px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"white-space: nowrap; height: 18px; margin-bottom: 9.333333333333332px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-left: 0px;\"\u003e•Plug-and-play design with no soldering required. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"direction: ltr; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"white-space: nowrap; height: 18px; padding-bottom: 9.333333333333332px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-left: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"direction: ltr; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"white-space: nowrap; height: 18px;\"\u003eDimensions: 25mm x 10mm x 12mm – please check space available in your model first.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"white-space: nowrap; height: 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-left: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease note: this is not a replacement for regular track and wheel maintenance. 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