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Title: DCC and Empire Builder
Post by: johnd on December 20, 2007, 10:17:53 AM

I am new to the hobby and to the board. Can I install DCC in the engine that comes with the Empire Builder set??? DCC sounds neat!!!

Title: Re: DCC and Empire Builder
Post by: kevin2083 on December 20, 2007, 09:03:08 PM

I'm sure that you could- as long as you can solder and recognize colors. I don't think that it comes with a NMRA 8-pin plug.

Title: Re: DCC and Empire Builder
Post by: GlennW on December 20, 2007, 09:10:42 PM

Only Walters/LL N 0-8-0 comes with a NMRA plug. For most Atlas/Kato diesels, it's easier to swap the lightboard for a decoder.

It may be easier to put a decoder in Bachmann's N&W J. They may be still available at some Etailers for $100. Also, check out Bachmann's new tenders. They may supply improved contact for getting power into the loco & wiring the decoder.

Title: Re: DCC and Empire Builder
Post by: johnd on December 21, 2007, 10:15:03 AM

Thank You!!! Now I have something else to spend money on!

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