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Model |
Kato Eurostar |
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Cab Number |
3201 |
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DCC Number |
01 |
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Decoder |
Digitrax DN163K0B (driven cab); |
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Functions |
F0: bidirectional lights |
This uses a "plug and play" decoder. This installed fairly easily: it is in the form of a PCB to replace the one supplied by Kato. Be careful with the phosphor bronze pickup strips: these can easily get bent, and no longer make contact with the bogie pickups.
The cab lights needed to be changed: the while LED supplied is in the rear (red) light position. The PCB has pads for a front light, but the leads need to be extended. It can be done, though!
The trailer cab could be modified with the same P&P decoder, but I used a more conventional DZ123 as there is a lot of space available.
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The chassis with the plastic shell removed (Use a fingernail to unlatch the tiny clips at the bottom edges, then it simply lifts off). The motor assembly simply lifts out: the driveshafts to the bogies are a push fit into the flywheels. (Getting them back in is fiddly, but that's all). The decoder replaces the PCB mounted above the motor; no wiring or drilling involved. But take care of those long phosphor bronze strips! |
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This is the PCB from the trailer cab. The space where the motor would go is free, allowing a decoder easily to fit. A 2 function lighting decoder would do, but I didn't have one! |
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