Decoder for the new Bachmann Spectrum Dash 8 40cw

Started by UPOzzie, November 04, 2008, 08:42:51 PM

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UPOzzie

Hi just got one of the newer 40cw's and what decoder is better for it. I gather looking at it that it is just a swap board style decoder?
Thanks
Tony

r0bert

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No, it's not a board replacement, there are solder points on the board.
first, this badboy has to go, don't worry, removing is approved by Bachmann, will not void warrenty





I'm using a Digitrax DZ125 decoder



UPOzzie

Thank you so much for that, will pick up a decoder in the next week or so and follow your directions.
Thanks
Tony in Oz

r0bert


fieromike

The decoder pictured is a Digitrax that appears to have had a bit of the protective sleeve trimmed off to make it shorter.  Either the DZ123 or the DZ125 would be appropriate for this application, but there are other brands available.

r0bert

the decoder is a DZ125.
this install is fir a dash 8, but for the decoder install part, under the shell it's the same as the SD45, in fact I was doing both a dash 8 and a SD45 at the same time, and some of the pics are of one, and some are of the other, as can be seen by the shell in the background.

r0bert


r0bert