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Decoders for Bachm. new SD 45 ?

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Decoders for Bachm. new SD 45 ?
Posted by halvor2 on Friday, April 25, 2008 1:56 AM

Has anybody installed decoders in the new Bachm SD45? I live in Norway and resived to BN loc from a frend that was traveling in the US

reg

Tom

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  • From: Ontario Canada
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Posted by Mark R. on Friday, April 25, 2008 6:48 PM

This probably isn't the most recommended decoder, but I installed a TCS A4X in mine and the difference in performance as amazing .... the unit was suddenly smooth and quiet as it should be !!!

Another modification I highly recommend is to add some additional side supports to the truck bolster. As is, the frame sits on the truck via a round head pin and teeters from side to side. By adding some shims to the truck bolster, you can easily eliminate that annoying torque lean.

Mark.

¡ uʍop ǝpısdn sı ǝɹnʇɐuƃıs ʎɯ 'dlǝɥ

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