decoder

[frans verhagen]

dear sir
is there enaugh space in porter 0-4-0 and 0-4-2 to build in bachmann decoders for digital use?
groeten , frans verhagen, amsterdam nederland

[Jim Banner]

I have an 0-4-0 Porter that I plan to put a decoder in.  I think a standard decoder is too large so I bought a Digitrax DZ125 decoder for it.  This decoder is tiny but can still handle the current needed by the 0-4-0.  It also has BEMF control which I really like in steam locomotives.  The DZ125 has big features in a small package with a small price tag.

Jim 

[mabloodhound]

Here are two links for adding DCC and sound to a Porter.   There are more for just DCC.

Here is one link to putting sound in a Porter
http://www.railroad-line.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=27516

However, this second link is probably what you want

http://www.railroad-line.com/forum/topic.asp?ARCHIVE=true&TOPIC_ID=7867&