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TCS CN, N Scale Motor Decoder:

The CN is a N-scale drop-in decoder for older Atlas, Kato, and Intermountain locomotives. Examples include the following:

 

Atlas:

  • GP7/GP9 Old Style
  • GP30/GP35 Old Style
  • SD35/SD50/SD60/SD60M
  • B30-7/B40-8
  • GP38
  • GP40 DCC-Ready
  • SD9 DCC-Ready

 

Kato:

  • C30-7
  • U30C

 

Intermountain:

  • SD40T-2

 

See the Installations Page for a full list of compatible engines!

 

Want to learn more about "Classic N" decoders from TCS? 

 

  • Back EMF Load Compensation: Provides superior slow speed control and high performance under load.
  • Quiet Drive: Super-quiet motor control for "buzz" free motor performance.
  • DC Mode: Decoder will automatically detect DC power. You can also configure how your lighting effects function on DC.
  • Variable Momentum: Allows you to make custom acceleration and deceleration curves.
  • Function Remapping: Buttons 0 through 12 may be used to control the lighting functions of this decoder.
  • Programmable Lighting Effects: Choose from 20 separate user-programmable lighting effects!
  • Dimmable Brightness: Configure multiple different brightness levels for your LED's or incandescent bulbs.
  • Decoder Lock: Feature which prevents accidental/unwanted programming while activated.
  • Airwire™ Compatible: Fully compatible with Airwire™ operation.
  • User-Loadable Speed Tables: Configure custom speed curves and set speed limits.

 

MSRP is $29.95. (Picture courtesy of TCS.)

 

TCS CN Motor Decoder, N Scale

SKU: TCS1278
$24.69Price
  • Interface Type: Drop-In

    Dimensions (L x W x H): .783”x.361”x.101” or 19.9mm x 9.17mm x 2.6mm

    Scale: N Scale

    Continuous/Peak: 1.0/2.0 Amp

    Total Functions: 2

    Function Rating: 80 mA

    Onboard LEDs: 2

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