Thanks. Is that A "plug 'n play" type decoder? Do you know if there is an article on installation of this type?

I JUST PURCHASED AN SD45 sPECTRUM WHICH IS dcc READY. Which decoder do I use?

Hey, thanks for the info. It seems doable, although certainly not "plug 'N Play" for sure. I may add these to one set of my F7s.  I am using the bachmann DCC system so, I mix DC & DCC all the time. I use a DC controller pluged into the DCC controller and it works great (as long as you remember to not leave a DC loco on stop for more than a few seconds!). Actually, the DC unit "creaps" forward even with no power applied to avoid this problem.

I have three sets of Spectrum F7A/B powered units. Are these DCC ready? Which decoders fit? Are they "plug n play"?

Skipgear, hey, thanks very much! Just what info that I needed! I am working on a layout with two separate parallel tracks plus a train yard with three long sidings. I have a Bachmann DCC Controller and a Std. controller, so I can run them w/o DCC, but, I want to utilize the DCC eventually. I will order the decoder . Thanks again.
Jerry

I have a Bachmann Spectrum USRA 4-8-2 Light Mountain Loco. Is it DCC ready? If so, which decoder do I use?

I am new to the hobby and I have much to learn!

Jerry