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CVSNE

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TCS "Classic N" decoders
« on: January 17, 2008, 12:36:01 PM »
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Hello all,

Does anyone out there have experience with these decoders:

http://www.tcsdcc.com/Zen/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=6&products_id=232

I need to equip several Central Vermont old-style Atlas GP9s with new decoders and this looks like a viable alterative to Aztec milled frames. Do these TCS decoders come with the wires installed? Are there clearance issues with the shells?

Thanks in advance.

Marty
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Re: TCS "Classic N" decoders
« Reply #1 on: January 17, 2008, 12:51:19 PM »
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I've never had to order that decoder for a customer, but I believe the two halves have to be wired by you. They include the wire so that you can solder it to the pads. They do it this way so that you can have a nice tight finish depending on the length. I've seen it demo'd in an RS's unit so there shouldn't be clearance issues.
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Re: TCS "Classic N" decoders
« Reply #2 on: January 17, 2008, 01:10:27 PM »
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TCS has a set of install pages for this decoder at http://www.tcsdcc.com/CN.htm showing the Atlas RSD-4/5
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Re: TCS "Classic N" decoders
« Reply #3 on: January 17, 2008, 05:17:03 PM »
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Does anyone know if these have "BEMF"?  I have a bunch of older Atlas and Kato locomotives waiting to be milled for decoders, these would save me a bunch of time if they have speed stabilization like Digitrax DN163 series decoders.

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Re: TCS "Classic N" decoders
« Reply #4 on: January 17, 2008, 05:51:09 PM »
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Quote from: wbrrvp on January 17, 2008, 05:17:03 PM
Does anyone know if these have "BEMF"?  I have a bunch of older Atlas and Kato locomotives waiting to be milled for decoders, these would save me a bunch of time if they have speed stabilization like Digitrax DN163 series decoders.

Jerry
Anchorage Alaska

Yes, the do come equipped with BEMF. I just received this from Litchfield Station:

"DCC Decoder for your classic N diesels
TCS has announced a Class N split board decoder for the "classic" Atlas diesels and similar locos ($30.89). Now, you can save the hassle and expense of sending your frame out for machining! While I still expect this to be an "advanced" install, this new decoder should help. It will have the TCS BEMF! Our part number is TCS-CN and we expect stock at Litchfield Station later this month".
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Re: TCS "Classic N" decoders
« Reply #5 on: January 17, 2008, 09:53:23 PM »
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Ooh, that is cool.  I have a few "classic" Atlas geeps as well that need decoders...
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