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Adding DCC to a Paragon2 N Scale EMD E8.....how do I get the shell off

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Adding DCC to a Paragon2 N Scale EMD E8.....how do I get the shell off
Posted by sinebar on Thursday, December 24, 2009 11:12 PM

Can someone tell me how to get the shell off a Paragon2 N Scale EMD E8 so I can install a DCC module? 

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Posted by cudaken on Friday, December 25, 2009 6:36 AM

 Humm, not being into N scale I might be wrong. But, in HO scale I am 98% sure Paragon II has a dual mode decoder that works with DC and DCC. There Blue Line engine's are the ones that need a decoder added.

          Cuda Ken

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Posted by cacole on Friday, December 25, 2009 9:43 AM

 Unless the N scale Paragon2 models are significantly different than their HO kin, they already have DCC and sound.

 I don't have N scale, but Broadway Limited's web site says every N scale Paragon2 model has DCC and sound already installed that works on both DC and DCC, but you're not going to have control of all of the sounds with DC.

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Posted by sinebar on Friday, December 25, 2009 10:04 AM

No this is in regard to the B unit not the A unit.  The A unit has DCC and sound but the B unit is DCC ready.

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Posted by cudaken on Friday, December 25, 2009 10:09 AM

 If it is made like my BLI engines, you unscrew the coupler pockets, and pry the sides out a little and shake gently.

 On PK B units, you leave the couplers on and just pry a little. 

 Well it seems I was a half wit, I mean right! Big Smile

           Cuda Ken

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