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wiley209
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Since I am getting a Bachmann E-Z Command DCC system for my train layout, I thought I would upgrade one of my existing locomotives once I get the system. But here's what the light board looks like on my Santa Fe Proto 1000 F3A...



I'm actually not sure if this is DCC-ready. If it isn't, I will hold off on upgrading it until I learn to solder and have maybe upgraded another DCC-ready locomotive of some sort.
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If it were DCC ready it would have a removable dummy plug on the board so you could just plug in the decoder. This would require soldering.
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That's what I thought. Maybe because this had come with a train set or something.
I'm thinking of trying this decoder, in this case...
http://www.tcsdcc.com/Customer_Content/Installation_Pictures/HO_Scale/Life_Like/Proto_1000_F3A_alternate/Proto_1000_F3A_alternate.html
But I need to know if it would work with the E-Z Command system then.
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Retired Alex
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The EZ Command system will work with any NMRA compliant components, which the TSC is; however, you will have only limited functions with the EZ Command. You can't read or write CVs.
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quote:
If it were DCC ready it would have a removable dummy plug on the board so you could just plug in the decoder. This would require soldering.

Originally posted by NickelPlate759 - April 18 2014 :  11:41:11 PM



A great candidate for dcc. You will have to hard wire it but it should be rather easy.

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I think the EZ command system is a good starter system but it is limited. It's designed yo be a starter system not a long term system. The NCE powercab is what I have and I love it. So easy to use as well.
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