Does it look like it should fit? There's a physics thing that says two objects can't occupy the same space, which I think must be tougher for N than the HO I've done. Try to make sure the decoder and any wires are fully seated and out of the way of the shell. Is this one a plug-in or wired?
Jim
Sounds like you have the wrong decoder; the 1644 is for the 4400 and sd70. It fits in with no modification needed at all, very easy installation.
Pos decoder though :)
jim22 wrote: Does it look like it should fit? There's a physics thing that says two objects can't occupy the same space, which I think must be tougher for N than the HO I've done. Try to make sure the decoder and any wires are fully seated and out of the way of the shell. Is this one a plug-in or wired?Jim
jim- it is a drop in decoder from mrc #1642 for kato sd70mac & sdac4400.
mailman56701- i thought these were the right decoders as it says on the package it will drop right in place and no modifications needed for the sd70mac and sd ac4400.
davidmbedard- do ou have any pictures of this work being done to one of the shells, or do you know of anyone that does the work and i will pay for it.
davidmbedard wrote: Ive installed a bunch, but because of the rules I cannot offer you my services. Your best bet is to see what has to be modified, then modify it. David B
Ive installed a bunch, but because of the rules I cannot offer you my services. Your best bet is to see what has to be modified, then modify it.
David B
Nothing would preclude you from offering some help offline, David.
-Crandell
thatboy37 wrote: jim22 wrote: Does it look like it should fit? There's a physics thing that says two objects can't occupy the same space, which I think must be tougher for N than the HO I've done. Try to make sure the decoder and any wires are fully seated and out of the way of the shell. Is this one a plug-in or wired?Jim jim- it is a drop in decoder from mrc #1642 for kato sd70mac & sdac4400. mailman56701- i thought these were the right decoders as it says on the package it will drop right in place and no modifications needed for the sd70mac and sd ac4400.davidmbedard- do ou have any pictures of this work being done to one of the shells, or do you know of anyone that does the work and i will pay for it.
According to MRC's site, the 1642 is for Kato's P42 and E8 locos. Sounds like you may have the right bag, with the wrong decoder inside :)
The 1644 is for n scale sd70s and 4400s. I had one, wasn't impressed, fwiw. Sound was ok, I'm not picky, but the motor functions of the decoder were poor and it comes with BLUE leds for the lights.
thatboy37 wrote:well that means i have 12 of the wrong bags then. as i ordered these from my dealer in memphis, tn whom ordered all of these decoders direct from the manufacture. i was there when he ordered them over the phone with the woman, and he asked are these the right decoders for these engines and she said yes.
<shrug> Don't know what to tell ya then. Just going from personal experience and MRC's website.
Fwiw, the 1644 is a direct replacement for the stock circuit board. Easy as it gets installation, with absolutely NO shell, or any other kind, of modification needed to the loco.