Simple decoders?

[hotrainlover]

I have successfully taken apart a Rivarossi, 2-8-2, to put a decoder into it.  The unit is really simple, with a Motor and 2 leads for pick-ups.  I want to buy a real basic decoder to run the front headlight, and just the motor.  What is the type of decoder, and cheapest that can be purchased?  Digitrax is preferred, but not necessary.  I use the Bachmann EZ-Command system.

[Running Bear]

The Digitrax DH123D will work: http://www.digitrax.com/prd_mobdec_dh123d.php

If you're pressed for space the Digitrax DZ125 will also work. I have several. Two in a pair of Athearn F7's and two in a P2K E7-A/E6-B set.
http://www.digitrax.com/prd_mobdec_dz125.php

The Bachmann 1 amp decoder will also work: http://www.bachmanntrains.com/home-usa/products.php?act=viewProd&productId=1464

[Frisco]

Try this one. http://www.walthers.com/exec/productinfo/245-DH123D

[Yampa Bob]

It has been suggested on this board that the DZ125 might be problematic with EZ Command controllers.

Since you are probably hard wiring, the DH123 or DZ123 are good choices.  I have installed both and they work fine with my EZ Command.

[Running Bear]

It has been suggested on this board that the DZ125 might be problematic with EZ Command controllers.

I have no problem whatsoever with my DZ125's on my Bachmann EZ-Command system. They work perfectly. Sometimes I think some of these 'problems' are due to operator headspace and timing. I use decoders from Digitrax, NCE, Lenz and Bachmann. The only decoders I've had trouble with were two that I got from MRC. They both went up in smoke within a day.

[Yampa Bob]

Until Jim concludes his tests and gives the 125 a green light, I'm not taking any chances. I bought a bunch of 123 on sale, they are small enough for most HO uses.

http://www.bachmanntrains.com/home-usa/board/index.php/topic,6460.0.html

[Running Bear]

Looks like some good testing he's doing, but I'm not using the decoders to run lights. I'm using 4 of them to run 4 locomotives at once on an EZ-Command system and they haven't cut out yet. I'm intending on buying more as soon as I can.

[hotrainlover]

Thanks to all for the replies.  I have used the DZ123 in most of my locos too.  I figure that by getting small decoders, they will be re-usable if I need them for "Future" installations. I was leaning toward those, I just needed to make sure there were not "others" that had been tried, and were NOT to be used!!
Again, thanks for the replies!!