decoders

Model Railroader Electronics and DCC
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hello all i have 2 engines i want to convert to dcc i am in ho scale n my ddc system is lenz 90 the 2 engines are dc n i want to convert to dcc the box say ATHEARN 6406 SD40-2 POWER CSX the other one say ATHEARN 3624 FW AMTRAK FP-45 POWERED DIESEL any help wont b nice thanks

i also have a CONRAIL C40-8 that i want to put dcc

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Daniel,

Just to summarize what you’ve said so far, you have the following:

  • DCC system - Lenz 90
  • DC Locomotives - Athearn CSX SD40-2 and Athearn Amtrak FP-45

In addition to that, you want to install decoders in each of your locomotives, yes?

Now, a few questions for you, Daniel:

  • Are you looking for decoder recommendations?
  • Are you wanting to know how to go about installing the decoders into your two locomotives?
  • How long have had your Lenz DCC system?
  • Do you have much experience operating in DCC?

Tom

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If you’re looking for motor and light control with simple installation then I recommend the Digitrax DH123AT decoder. It just clips on.

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Go to youtube and search for Athearn Decoder DCC and you should find some good videos that explain how to install a decoder in an Athearn locomotive.

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hello all

yes i want to install decoders to all

answers to your questions are as follow

yes im lookin for decoder recommendation

yes i also want to know how to install them

about 2 weeks i hade an ATLAS DCC SYSTEM but wanted to upgrade

an your last question is yes ( i think )

i added pics n i have more engine i want to convert to dcc they are the same as the ones i have pics of on top

thanks

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@ SILVER PILOT

thanks i’m on that