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?? Which decorder fits ... ??

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?? Which decorder fits ... ??
Posted by elansp on Friday, July 27, 2007 1:54 PM

Hi all-

I have a HO Bachmann Spectrum GE Dash 8-40 engine that I'd like to convert over to DCC.  I had already converted a HO Bachmann Spectrum Amtrak F40 with a Digitrax DH123 decoder that was a bit challenging (tight). 

I'd like to know if anyone can recommend a smaller decoder (possibly N scale?) that I can use and that will fit a bit easier into the engine.

Thanks...

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Posted by Tilden on Friday, July 27, 2007 2:00 PM

The NCE 13 or 15 series decoders are smaller, also the MRC 1655 decoder is smaller.  Most generic N scale decoders are smaller and should handle the load..  I don't remember off hand which decoder I put in my Spectrum dash 8's, I'll check tonight.

Tilden

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Posted by tstage on Friday, July 27, 2007 2:11 PM

elansp,

I have an N-scale decoder in my Proto 2000 S1.  Here's a couple of links to places that I get my recommendations from:

Empire Northern Models

Litchfield Station

Tony's Train Exchange

Tom 

https://tstage9.wixsite.com/nyc-modeling

Time...It marches on...without ever turning around to see if anyone is even keeping in step.

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Posted by elansp on Friday, July 27, 2007 3:09 PM

Wow, thanks for the lightning quick responses.  Let me know which decoder you threw in you Spectrum and I'll place the order...

 

Thanks.

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Posted by Tilden on Sunday, July 29, 2007 5:13 PM

elansp,

  Sorry or thedelay, company.  While Ihave several Bavhmann Spectrum Dash 8's I find I have only converted one, a Dash 8-40C. It is an older BlackBax Spectrum and I hard wired a MRC 1650 decoder into it.  There was plenty of room, no problem.  You could also use a NCE D13SR decoder, they are about the same size.  If the loco will be one of your most used engines, you might want to pay the extra bucks and putin a NCE D15SR decoder.  It is the same size as the others but has several upgraded features such as adjustable kick start voltage.

Good luck,

Tilden

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