Atlas master DC --> DCC

[edsimmons]

I bought a Ho Atlas Master series (Black Box) from another member and I'm pretty sure it can be ran in DCC but am not sure what I need to do to achieve this, the model only came w an exploded view and no real instructions. When I got the train the dummy plug was plugged in, I unplugged it for the pictures. In the exploded view it show something called a "PC Board" and a "Dummy Plug". Do I need to plug in a decoder or switch the dummy plug or ????

Here are some fuzzy pictures.

Thanks
Ed

PC Board

Dummy Plug

Exploded View

 

[CSX Robert]

You will have to get a decoder with an 8 pin plug and plug it in in place of the dummy plug.

 

[hamltnblue]

Like CSX said, a standard 8 pin decoder will do the trick. Due to the small space an N scale decoder such as the NCE N141P should do the trick. They're commonly used in HO Loco's. My blueline AC6000 has one. I'm sure digitrax and others have a similar solution.
http://www.ncedcc.com/index.php?pag...category_id=15&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=1
Digitraxx
http://www.digitrax.com/prd_mobdec_dz125ps.php

 

[Calafati]

Remove the dummy plug (as you did), and pop in an 8-pole DCC decoder.

The space seems a bit limited, so I´d use a Lenz Silver Direct

without the cables.

 

[diburning]

I haev a few of them. The space isn't as limited as you think. A regular size HO decoder will fit

 

[hamltnblue]

Still recommend the same.

 

[edsimmons]

Ok I think I've got a plan.

Digitrax DH123PS sounds good & my LHS has them for $24. Or the DZ125PS for $22. I guys I'll see which one fits better.

I'm going to try that one.

Thanks guys!
Ed

 

[hamltnblue]

If your LHS has them bring the loco with you. Most will install it and give it a run. Just make sure you clean your wheels before going.

 

[CSX Robert]

Ok I think I've got a plan.

Digitrax DH123PS sounds good & my LHS has them for $24. Or the DZ125PS for $22. I guys I'll see which one fits better.

I'm going to try that one.

Thanks guys!
Ed

Are you sure about those prices, because the DZ125PS has a higher list price than the DH123PS? If you want Bemf compensation, the DZ125 has it and the DH123 does not.