Athearn RTR Quick Plug DCC Ready

Model Railroader Electronics and DCC
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I bought some Athearn DCC ready locos. My intent is to MU them to my DCC / sound locomotives. Basically, have sound on lead loco and the non sound ones MUed. I should only need lights and motor for the non sound ones, will a 2 function decoder work for the Athearn RTR’s or am i missing something?

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2 function is fine if you just want front and rear lights. If you want to add ditch lights or a rooftop beacon you will need a decoder with more than 2 functions.

–Randy

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Thanks Randy.