Decoder for the new Bachmann Spectrum Dash 8 40cw

[UPOzzie]

Hi just got one of the newer 40cw's and what decoder is better for it. I gather looking at it that it is just a swap board style decoder?
Thanks
Tony

[r0bert]

No, it's not a board replacement, there are solder points on the board.
first, this badboy has to go, don't worry, removing is approved by Bachmann, will not void warrenty





I'm using a Digitrax DZ125 decoder

[UPOzzie]

Thank you so much for that, will pick up a decoder in the next week or so and follow your directions.
Thanks
Tony in Oz

[r0bert]

if you need larger images, they are here
http://s46.photobucket.com/albums/f123/river_eagle/N-Scale/install/

[fieromike]

The decoder pictured is a Digitrax that appears to have had a bit of the protective sleeve trimmed off to make it shorter.  Either the DZ123 or the DZ125 would be appropriate for this application, but there are other brands available.

[r0bert]

the decoder is a DZ125.
this install is fir a dash 8, but for the decoder install part, under the shell it's the same as the SD45, in fact I was doing both a dash 8 and a SD45 at the same time, and some of the pics are of one, and some are of the other, as can be seen by the shell in the background.

[r0bert]

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