DCC unit

[CN_Fan]

What DCC module do I get for an Athern loco??

 

[rogerw]

Are you talking about a decoder in the loco?

 

[rogerw]

CN_Fan here is a link for TCS decoder instales. Others may chime in for other brands but I like TCS 1 year no fault warranty. Thanks
Installation Pictures and Information Index

 

[jeffrey-wimberl]

I prefer Digitrax decoders for Athearn's. Most any hard wire decoder will work. I usually use DZ125's. They're small enough to fit virtually anywhere and can be installed in most of the smallest HO locos.

 

[Spawn of Chaos]

For older Athearns, go for the DH123AT. It's a simple replacement decoder that you don't even have to do any soldering on (unless you have one of the old Athearn DD40/DD35s). For newer ones with the 8-pin socket, any decoder with an 8-pin plug on it and that is small enough to fit into the shell without causing problems would work. Digitrax, NEC, TCS, etc. just so long as it has an 8-pin plug.