DCC Compatible

Bob Collins

Active Member
Received an Athearn SD40-2 "Post '80 "Q" Fans (HO scale) for Christmas. Haven't tried to open it and thought before I did I would ask here whether or not it will accept a decoder?

Thanks and Merry Christmas

Bob
 

Woodie

Active Member
Bob,

If the motor is isolated from the frame, then it should be OK. Some locos (dunno bout Athearn) have the metal chassis as part of the connectivity from the track through to the motor. There is no way of breaking that connection to put a decoder in the way. Whether a decoder will fit, is another matter. :eek:
 

Bob Collins

Active Member
Hi Woodie.

Good to hear from you. I will pull the machine apart one of these days and take a look to see how it is put together. If I can't convert it I'll figure out a way to trade with someone who runs DC.

I'm off to Tucson, AZ in a couple of days to enjoy some of their warmth and sunshine. It was bitterly cold here for the past month and I've got the natural gas bill to prove it!!

Thanks again.

Bob
 
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