? DCC for an older Proto FA

[NYCentral1]

Ok, I have bought a DCC system and am ready to start putting decoders in my engines.  I have an older brown box Proto 2000 FA.  I opened the engine up and as far as I can tell there is no circuit board or plug or anything.  I don't know a lot about this.  I'm guessing I have to hard wire/solder a decoder in this unit then?

I'm wanting to put a Digitrax DH165 in this.  They have a 9 pin socket, so can I still use that for this engine?

Thanks for any help in advance.

[jeffrey-wimberly]

If you're careful you remove the plug from the decoder harness by snipping the wires as close to the plug as you can. Then just strip the ends of the wires about a 1/4" and hardwire it into the loco. If you're feeling adventurous you can hardwire a socket into the loco and plug the decoder harness into it. Make sure the motor is properly isolated.