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Athearn GP38-2 DCC install

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Mark R.
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Posted by Mark R. on Saturday, May 9, 2015 8:31 PM

Big Al shows you how to do it ....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VKF7U3ccnco

Mark.

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Athearn GP38-2 DCC install
Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, May 9, 2015 8:14 PM

Found an older production Athearn GP38-2 today price: $55.99.  INRD 3805.  Great detail on the shell, but: Not DCC ready.  here are some photos:

 GP38-2 photo GP38-2_zpsgjv0vxp5.jpeg

Decoder and replacement board photo decoder and board_zpsexeabtrg.jpeg

Any hints on this one? I know that the motor must be isolated from the frame;  but do I need plastic screws?  Also, Im not putting a Keep-Alive in this one.

 

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