Which decoder?

[pinelakerr]

I have the Bachmann BNSF GP38-2 and would like to convert it to DCC.
Which decoder should I get for the engine?

Thanks,
Sean

[Santa Fe buff]

A Bachmann locomotive like that should already be DCC, just no decoder, so you shouldn't  have to buy a decoder to turn it DCC, but what year is it from?

[SteamGene]

How can it already be DCC but not have a decoder?  If you don't have a decoder, one will need aquiring.
Gene

[the Bach-man]

Dear Gene,
Some of the Standard diesels have the decoder built into the PC board, so they're not removable. Sean, the DCC Onboard version is so affordable it may be a much better option than a conversion.
Have fun!
the Bach-man

[pinelakerr]

All- Thank you for all the responses.
I bought the set this last September, its the BNSF Ironhorse set. To the best of my knowledge it is NOT DCC.
I have removed the shell many times and I see NO pc board.

Bach-Man, could you advise me as to the part number for the engine that is already DCC onboard.

in my orig posting, I was looking for a part number OR help for picking the right decoder.
Thank you all!!!!!!

[the Bach-man]

Dear Sean,
There is no BNSF GP38-2 in the catalog this year. There is a Santa Fe unit, Item No. 61101.
Have fun!
the Bach-man

[Santa Fe buff]

Dear Sean,
There is no BNSF GP38-2 in the catalog this year. There is a Santa Fe unit, Item No. 61101.
Have fun!
the Bach-man

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