F-UnitMad Posted November 25, 2011 Share Posted November 25, 2011 Although this is a DCC question, it pertains to US models, so I'm asking it here... I have some new Atlas Trainman Geeps, and just want to fit simple (i.e. not sound) decoders to them. As I have the NCE Powercab, I've been looking at the NCE "DA-SR" 'drop-in' decoder, which is listed as suitable for Atlas, Kato etc. The price doesn't seem too bad and the spec looks good, but as I'm still pretty new to all this DCC malarky, I thought I'd ask here if anyone uses them, has experience of them, and would recommend them - or otherwise as the case may be?!?!?! Over to you...... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Grant 4472 Posted November 25, 2011 Share Posted November 25, 2011 I personally prefer NCE decoders and use these in any locos I have that are not fitted with sound. Work well with all motors and have good speed-matching and other functions Jon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Williams Posted November 26, 2011 Share Posted November 26, 2011 For what it's worth, I have never read any negative comments of NCE stuff, unlike a couple of other decoder manufacturers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZippyHG Posted November 26, 2011 Share Posted November 26, 2011 I have used NCE decoders for a long time, and have had no problems, in fact i too prefer them to others. I use the DASR in units like 153, as it gives fwd/rev lighting, tail lights and and extra function for carriage lighting or door warning lights! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-UnitMad Posted November 26, 2011 Author Share Posted November 26, 2011 Thanks for the replies - NCE seem like a safe bet, then. It's the simplicity of a direct replacement decoder for the factory PCB that appeals. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CraigZ Posted November 26, 2011 Share Posted November 26, 2011 Take the time to make sure that it will actually fit. More recent Atlas production has changed the form factor of their boards...they've gone to a short stumpy board. If your models are like that, the D13SRP from NCE is a great alternative. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-UnitMad Posted November 27, 2011 Author Share Posted November 27, 2011 Thanks for the tip-off, Craig. Looks like the best bet is to take the bodies off and have a look, first. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Wintle Posted November 28, 2011 Share Posted November 28, 2011 Thanks for the tip-off, Craig. Looks like the best bet is to take the bodies off and have a look, first. Always. Especially if you have purchased the equipment used, as it is possible that a chassis swap has taken place. I have some N-scale GP9s like that - the box says they are the DCC-ready chassis, but they aren't. Adrian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-UnitMad Posted November 28, 2011 Author Share Posted November 28, 2011 Always. Especially if you have purchased the equipment used, as it is possible that a chassis swap has taken place. The locos I want to chip are all Atlas, and all new, but your point is taken, thanks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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