J.R. Schwarzenhammer
New Member
I had fun with my big brother's HO train layout in the early 60s. So I wanted to get into railroad modeling again (this time, N gauge).
I purchased an Atlas locomotive ("N C-420 PH.2B LN SILVER MONON #504"). I received it, and the box says "Decoder Ready" and "Sound Ready".
Back in the 60s, we just had a simple device to control the train. Increase the voltage, the train goes faster, reverse the voltage, the train goes in reverse.
So my questions are:
1) Will I need to purchase a decoder to use this locomotive?
2) Will a simple controller work? If so, what type of controlller do I need?
3) If I have to buy a decoder, does it have to be brand-specific to work with an Atlas locomotive?
Any advice, suggestions, tips, etc. is appreciated in advance!
Thanks!
I purchased an Atlas locomotive ("N C-420 PH.2B LN SILVER MONON #504"). I received it, and the box says "Decoder Ready" and "Sound Ready".
Back in the 60s, we just had a simple device to control the train. Increase the voltage, the train goes faster, reverse the voltage, the train goes in reverse.
So my questions are:
1) Will I need to purchase a decoder to use this locomotive?
2) Will a simple controller work? If so, what type of controlller do I need?
3) If I have to buy a decoder, does it have to be brand-specific to work with an Atlas locomotive?
Any advice, suggestions, tips, etc. is appreciated in advance!
Thanks!