I use Digitrax decoders, and I find them relatively easy to install in my model trains.
Thank you Robert for the information. I have quite a few passenger trains on my layout and this will be my first bullet train. I can't wait.
Steve
Ah yes, the Tsubasa. Nice! Kato also makes the sparkly mint green E5 Hayabusa and the (mustard yellow) 923 Doctor Yellow.
As far as I know, all Kato Shinkansens use the 29-351 EM13 decoder as well as the FR11 and FL12 lighting decoders.
Good luck.
Robert
PS As bright and crisp and clean and colorful as the Kato N scale models are, the 1:1 JNR trains are even more so. Weathering is not required!
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I run N scale. I was looking at the E3-2000 series (10-1255) and wanted to know if Kato motor function decoder 29-351 would work. I didn't want to buy the set if I could not run it on my layout.
I have the Shinkansen N700A Nozomi, 16 cars, closely coupled, runs smooth. The all-metal wheelsets make a very satisfying harmonic hum. But that's Kato, isn't it.
I also have the European TGV Lyria, 10 cars, also Kato. Not quite as slick as the Nozomi, but still very nice.
BTW, it might be too late to ask . . . but are you running HO scale. My stuff (and my advice) is N scale.
Thank you Robert. Good to here about the install. Now to find a set I like.
Extremely easy to install. The decoder is made by Kato. Part No 29-351. There are a few YouTube videos showing the procedure. Simple Google search finds them. Limited functions, but enough to get things moving and lit. Programed using normal DCC techniques.
Robert l
I have a question for the group. I want to add a Kato Shinkansen train to my roster of passenger trains and wanted to know if anyone has installed a decoder in them. What decoder did you use and was it difficult to install? How did the set run on your layout?