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  1. 1 - SilverMP
  2.     KPT-3  YD
  3.     Shrink-4  YD
  4.     ACT-4004

 

 

 

NOTE:

Installation information on this site represents Bruce’s experiences and opinions. They are presented without warranty as an example of ways to utilize DCC products. The user is solely responsible for any use made of this data.

 

Installation Notebook:

DCC Installed in Kato GP35 (first run)

Kato GP35

The Kato GP35 uses a complex system of weights and light pipes. Installing an Atlas or Kato light board replacement decoder would have required major rework of the loco.

Insulating the motor and bulbs from the power bus on the gray plastic light board is necessary. Then the decoder is wired to the power bus, bulbs and motor. Smooth Lenz BEMF control of this great running loco is achieved. Pulling power and traction are not compromised and the nice lighting is retained.

When this install was done, the LE1025-WH was the decoder of choice and that is what was shown in the photo. Today Bruce would use a Lenz Silver-MP.