I just got my Bowser F7A, and I tried to install my 8-pin DCC and it wouldn't fit. Then I find in the on line instructions (that did not come in the box) that Bowser highly recommends a 21-pin DCC decoder. I have never used 21-pin. Is there a specific decoder that works with this engine? It does not have sound and I don't plan on upgradeing it to sound. I am not familure with 21-pin decoders so I would appreciate any information.
TCS has a nice selection of 8 pin to 21 pin adapter cables.
The 21 pin is becoming quite popular as all of the sound/light function outputs are on one plug.
Jim
Modeling BNSF and Milwaukee Road in SW Wisconsin
TCS also makes a 21 pin decoder, TCS EU621X.
ESU (Loksound) also makes a non-sound 21 pin decoder called their Lokpilot which features the same great motor control as their Loksound decoders.
Mark.
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