? DCC for an older Proto FA

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jeffrey-wimberly

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Posted by jeffrey-wimberly on Saturday, July 26, 2008 5:31 AM

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.

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NYCentral1

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? DCC for an older Proto FA

Posted by NYCentral1 on Saturday, July 26, 2008 2:34 AM

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.

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