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Model Railroading > Decoders for certain engines.......Date: 02/20/06 17:49 Decoders for certain engines....... Author: Conrail1 Hello everybody,
I was wondering what is the best decoder for the atlas HO B23-7 and any Athearn RTR unit in HO? Any help is greatly appreciated. Conrail1 Date: 02/20/06 18:12 Re: Decoders for certain engines....... Author: ESPEE5318 Do you have a brand preference?
Joe Date: 02/20/06 18:15 Re: Decoders for certain engines....... Author: el03440 I used a NCE D14SRP decoder in my Atlas units that come DCC ready. As far as the Athearn locomotives, I don't own any so don't have a clue.
~John D~ Date: 02/20/06 18:28 Re: Decoders for certain engines....... Author: Conrail1 Their is know preference of decoder brand.
Date: 02/20/06 18:35 Re: Decoders for certain engines....... Author: pennsy3750 I assume you mean Blue Box Athearns? Use a Digitrax DH123AT or DH163AT. They have the no-solder harness so its a drop-in installation that can be done in five minutes. Just watch the wires - they're small, so they can come un-soldered from the connectors.
Date: 02/21/06 04:54 Re: Decoders for certain engines....... Author: brfriedm The RTR Athearns that have "DCC Ready" on the box have the DCC harness inside. Remove end plug from harness and replace with a Digitrax DH123D or DH163D
Atlas B23-7's have an NMRA 8 pin plug on the electronics board. Remove jumper board and replace with either a Digitrax DH163IP or a DH163PS or DH123PS. Bruce Date: 02/23/06 05:07 Re: Decoders for certain engines....... Author: wictl The NCE decoder for the Athearn RTR with the plugs are D13SRJ or the D15SRP. Both use the 9-pin plug. I have used the D13SRJ with out any problems.
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