DCC Decoders

With the abundance of lighting functions and wanting to see and check them before I placed the shell on the frame, I decided I needed a way to see what was happening!  I went to work and prototyped a small connector board with LEDs so I could...

1k ohm resistors The Decoder Buddy was developed for the 8 output decoders. This mother board does not include the 21-Pin Decoder. This mother board requires soldering. This printed circuit board is NOT INTENDED FOR USE IN A DC SYSTEM.  However, if...

1k ohm resistors The Decoder Buddy Mini was developed to fit into smaller steam and diesel applications.  There has also been interest in HOn3 and S-Gauge applications. This mother board does not include the 21 Pin Decoder. This mother board...

The Blunami BLU-2200The BLU-2200 is a universal-style sound decoder that can be operated in three different ways: DC, DCC and Wireless mode. Using the Blunami app (iOS versions 8 or later), you can operate your locomotive with incredible ease of use...

The K0D8 is a N-scale drop-in decoder for Kato locomotives. Examples include the following: Kato: E7A See the Installation Pages for a full list of compatible engines! Note: The K0D8 line of decoders are available with different...

This decoder is designed specifically to meet the needs of European HO-Scale modelers. This decoder is compliant with the NEM660 standard found in locomotives equipped with the MTC 21-pin socket. The EU series decoders are compatible with all of TCS'...

The K0D8 is a N-scale drop-in decoder for Kato locomotives. Examples include the following: Kato: ALCO PA-1 E5A E6A E8A E9A See the Installation Pages for a full list of compatible engines! Note: The K0D8 line of decoders are available...

The T4 is a multi-purpose HO-scale decoder. This decoder may be hard-wired or plugged directly into any locomotive with a 9-pin JST plug. The on-board resistors on this decoder allow for LED installations without the need for external resistors for F0F,...

This decoder is a M4 decoder with built in Keep-Alive™, and will keep your locomotive operating for 6-15 seconds without power (As a result of dirty track, poor contacts, etc.). This decoder is physically larger than a M-series decoder, but...

This full featured 6 function BEMF decoder fits the following Atlas HO Scale engines: S1, S2, S3, and S4. Back EMF Load Compensation: Provides superior slow speed control and high performance under load. Quiet Drive: Super-quiet motor...

The LL8 is a 8-function direct-plug decoder designed specifically to meet the needs of LifeLike/Proto 2000 models. The LL8 can quickly be swapped for the existing DC board in your model, making the installation process fast and simple. The LL8 has a...

The CN is a N-scale drop-in decoder for older Atlas, Kato, and Intermountain locomotives. Examples include the following: Atlas: GP7/GP9 Old Style GP30/GP35 Old Style SD35/SD50/SD60/SD60M B30-7/B40-8 GP38 GP40 DCC-Ready SD9...

The ALD4 is a N-scale drop-in decoder for Atlas locomotives. Examples include the following: Atlas: SD50 SD60 See the installation pages for a full list of compatible engines! Back EMF Load Compensation: Provides superior slow speed...

The M4 is a small form factor hard-wire decoder with 4 lighting functions for HO and N scale installations. This decoder is designed for installations where space is limited. This decoder is also available with 8-pin NMRA plugs or Keep...

With its unique design LokSound 5 DCC Direct, with integrated PowerPack can easily replace boards that provide poor motor control, low volume, or generally inferior sound. Not only will the decoder work fine with most factory installed speakers, but it...

Features: Board replacement decoder for Atlas MP15 units Golden-White LEDs for added realism Decoder Lock equipped   Don’t settle for a decoder without the latest features in your locomotive! Upgrade your N Scale Atlas Locos to...

 The LokSound 5 micro DCC Direct Kato USA has been specially developed for installation in track N vehicles of the Kato USA brand: Most diesel locomotives of this manufacturer are installed in the American model of these decoders instead of the...

The LokPilot 5 micro DCC is the "twin" of the LokPilot 5 micro. With just 8.0mm x 7.0mm and a thickness of only 2.4mm (on the capacitor: 2.9mm), just so small that it can also be accommodated in very small locomotives of nominal sizes Z, N or TT, it is a...

The LokPilot 5 DCC is the "twin brother" of the LokPilot 5. The two share almost all characteristics, however, the LokPilot 5 DCC is a pure DCC decoder and cannot be used on analog AC systems. This lack of flexibility comes with a cheaper price. LokPilot...

The K7D4 is a 4-function N-scale drop-in decoder designed to fit Kato locomotives. Examples include the following: Kato: ACS-64 EMD SPD40F Ge 4/4 II and III "Glacier Express" See the installation pages for a full list of compatible engines! ...