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I installed a DN-142 Digitrax decoder in mine, but if you can replace thelight board with a decoder that is probably the best way to go. Some DCC units allow you to run one locomotive convention DC. I have the digitrax super chief and it allows this. I would not run a conventional DC unit all the time even though the manufacturer says it is OK. The unit "sings" when sitting and the sound changes pitch as it is throttled up which is Highly annoying to me. Most of my engines are older and did not come with a DCC plug. As long as you have the space for the decoder and can electrically isolate the + and - motor terminals, you can install a decoder for it to run on DCC. I have converted Tyco, Rivarossi, Athearn, Bachmann, Lionel, AHM, IHC, Lifelike and Atlas locos to DCC. i have 50 locos on my layout.
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