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Title: What DCC decoder needed
Post by: jerry on April 09, 2008, 10:01:39 PM
What Bachman DCC decoder is needed for item 80035 the GE 44 ton Diesel Switcher
Title: Re: What DCC decoder needed
Post by: Jim Banner on April 09, 2008, 11:35:58 PM
I don't think Bachmann is producing a really small decoder at this time and it would be difficult to install a larger decoder in this locomotive.  A Digitrax DZ123 or DZ125 would be a good choice.  Other readers may suggest other decoders as well.
Title: Re: What DCC decoder needed
Post by: Yampa Bob on April 10, 2008, 12:33:32 AM
Jerry
I have wondered the same thing.  I like the GE 44, but the one I want is the red one with yellow stripes shown in the catalog picture but not available.

The 44 is DCC ready, one would think they provided room for their own decoder. You might give a call to their service department for advice.  If you find out anything, post it back here as I would be interested. 

I have 4 of the GE 70 ton DCC equipped and I really like them.  Just a suggestion.

Bob
Title: Re: What DCC decoder needed
Post by: richG on April 10, 2008, 02:05:31 AM
Here are some suggestions.
http://cs.trains.com/forums/ShowPost.aspx?PostID=1140148

Rich
Title: Re: What DCC decoder needed
Post by: Yampa Bob on April 10, 2008, 03:00:43 AM
Thanks Rich.  :)
Title: Re: What DCC decoder needed
Post by: pdlethbridge on April 10, 2008, 11:32:43 AM
Another fine web site with installation photos is here.

http://www.tcsdcc.com/Installation_list_by_Manufacter.htm (http://www.tcsdcc.com/Installation_list_by_Manufacter.htm)
Title: Re: What DCC decoder needed
Post by: hotrainlover on April 12, 2008, 08:46:48 PM
Yampa Bob,
I just purchased a red one at Trainworld.  Great service too.
Lee
Title: Re: What DCC decoder needed
Post by: Yampa Bob on April 13, 2008, 12:35:11 AM
Lee
Was it an older stock item that they had left over? If I could find a red and yellow one I would buy it on the spot.

Bob
Title: Re: What DCC decoder needed
Post by: grumpy on April 13, 2008, 12:51:31 AM
Bob
Give Trainworld  a call . I buy quite a bit from them. They will check inventory for you.
Don 8)
Title: Re: What DCC decoder needed
Post by: hotrainlover on April 13, 2008, 04:08:51 PM
Bob,
I am not sure.  I have not received it yet.  I just looked at the b/w picture in their MR advertisement, when I ordered one.  I did not know there was 2 different "Runs"  What is the difference in the 2?....
Lee
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