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Athearn Genesis

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Athearn Genesis
Posted by alloboard on Wednesday, February 14, 2007 7:06 PM
Does the AMD103/P42 DCC ready RTR Locomotive need a DCC decoder, or is it pre installed. If it needs a decoder what brand/type will it be ? i.e Digitrax DH163P
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Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, February 14, 2007 7:18 PM

No they only come DCC Quick Plug equipped. A DH123 or similar should work fine.

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Posted by sfrailfan on Monday, May 7, 2007 10:04 AM
Just thought I'd add my 2 cents here. TCS decoders are inexpensive. There is an Athearn specific plug on version you can get if you want to utilize the plug. Beyond inexpensive TCS decoders isolate themselfs from shorts (has saved me twice in the last three months) and have a one year no questions asked warrantee. Even if you make a mistake in the installation you will get a new one simply by mailing it back, and they will not charge you for postage.
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Posted by alloboard on Sunday, November 11, 2012 9:46 AM

Thanks for your help.

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