<font color="336633">the new Atlas GP38 will all be dcc equiped, for me this comes at just the right time as my new layout will be dcc and just buying one of these will allow me to test it out with out having to fit out one of my other locos with a chip. (also means i have an excuse to buy one ) what are your thourghts on this???</font> ------------------ Matthew wheres all the C636's???? stickymonk.com Matts Photo gallery
If Atlas(or anyone else) can build models with a decoder at comparable prices to their other stuff i'm all for it... Just as long as the decoder has some features. This looks like a nice model from the picture i've seen so i'll have to find an excuse to get at least one as well!
Is this an Atlas Master DCC system decoder, or a Lenz/Digitrax decoder? Ahh I hope that they don't have the Master DCC decoders already installed! Or, wait, are they compatable with Digitrax? Happy RRing! Dane N. ------------------ BCRailKing@Canada.com Teen Association of Model Railroaders- for information, contact Dane N. at TAMR2860@Canada.com http://www.tamr.org "I was DC, and went DCC!"
Yes, it is their Master DCC Dual-Mode decoder, and it supports- 14, 28 or 128 speed step selectable Two function outputs with a current rating of 200 mA that can be configured for either directional lighting, or lights and Function 1 Extra function can be used to dim headlights (Rule 17) Support for Advanced Consist Control and Extended Addressing Full support for operations mode programming (long and short) and full support for all forms of programming as described in NMRA RP-9.2.3 Functions which can be programmed to match the requirements of each individual locomotive (ie., ditch lights or other special effects) Provides 1 Amp continuous motor current The installation manual has the little DCC train logo so i'm assuming it's compliant with all DCC systems that meet the standards-it's okay with me...
