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Posted by steve58 on Sunday, December 16, 2007 6:16 PM

I'm pretty sure that most of the manufacturers make excellent quality products. Everyone will have their favorites.

A couple things make TCS stand out a bit in my mind. First, their one year goof proof warranty. One year, regardless of the problem, no questions asked. In fact, they ask a few questions on the form they like you to fill out, but in a very short time period, you will have a new decoder. I inadvertantly smoked one, and they stood behind it, just like they say. Second, their web site is very helpful. Lots of install help and literature.

Between TCS and Litchfield Station websites, there are TONS of install pics and help.

**** 'course that's just my opinion, I could be wrong ***********
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Posted by locoi1sa on Sunday, December 16, 2007 6:03 PM

  In my experiance TCS seems to make the best decoders. I have never had a problem with them and easy to program and great lighting fx. I wish they did sound.

  Pete
 

 I pray every day I break even, Cause I can really use the money!

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Posted by cxsroch07 on Sunday, December 16, 2007 5:39 PM

thanks Locoi1sa

           that site was a big help i also found 1 for another loco i wanted to put decoder in it thanks againSmile [:)]Thumbs Up [tup]

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Posted by cxsroch07 on Sunday, December 16, 2007 4:50 PM
 locoi1sa wrote:
 TCS = Train control Systems. WWW.TCSDCC.COM Look at instal pictures.
thanks il get in it as soon as i can thanks again
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Posted by locoi1sa on Sunday, December 16, 2007 3:53 PM
 TCS = Train control Systems. WWW.TCSDCC.COM Look at instal pictures.

 I pray every day I break even, Cause I can really use the money!

 I started with nothing and still have most of it left!

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Posted by jeffrey-wimberly on Sunday, December 16, 2007 12:56 PM
Digitrax has several N and Z scale decoders that are robust enough for use in HO locomotives. Being small they can fit almost anywhere.

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Posted by cxsroch07 on Sunday, December 16, 2007 12:12 PM
 locoi1sa wrote:

TCS said an MC2 or the T1 would do nicely. Make sure you cut the caps on the Bachman board.

 Pete 

  thanks PETE

                   know my question is who makes the mc2 or the ti thanks again

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Posted by locoi1sa on Sunday, December 16, 2007 11:00 AM

TCS said an MC2 or the T1 would do nicely. Make sure you cut the caps on the Bachman board.

 

 Pete 

 I pray every day I break even, Cause I can really use the money!

 I started with nothing and still have most of it left!

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decoder help
Posted by cxsroch07 on Saturday, December 15, 2007 9:29 PM
hello all need ya help again. i just bought 2 BACHMANN SPECTRUM GE DASH 8-40CW CXS. my question is what decoder will fit in this loco im into HO scale an i have a Lenz DCC system please help thanks in advance

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