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Posted - 03/29/2005 : 02:42:13
Are any of you out there?
Which system do you use
What scale do you model? |
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| sschaer |
Posted - 04/19/2011 : 14:57:05
how many of the antennas do you want ?
i could sell 2 redbarn kits... as you can see from the sar website they used to be $80 each... this does not include a drive. |
| CNCPVIA |
Posted - 04/17/2011 : 17:00:26
Hello Sandro!
No problem!
If you want to send them with the antennas and the redbarns kits, I will replace them with new ones.
How many broken decoders do you need to replace?
Let me know of all your needs in the future with TCS decoders as I will get you a better quote then what you showed me from other hobby store!  |
| sschaer |
Posted - 04/17/2011 : 08:40:04
i just need a few broken cn-gp to be replaced. |
| CNCPVIA |
Posted - 04/16/2011 : 21:40:03
I COULD GET YOU EVEN BETTER PRICE WITH TCS DEOCDERS AS I AM A RETAILER OF THESE !!
Just tell me what you need and I will order them for you! |
| SD9043N |
Posted - 03/22/2011 : 22:55:19
it was most likely i cought the guy on a good day, i probly wont get the same deal again , delt with hobby wholesale in edmonton, there pretty good and carry a decent amount of train stuff in all scales
Whoever said you had to grow up never had a train set growing up |
| sschaer |
Posted - 03/22/2011 : 14:42:44
might be true for your side of the pond....
i'm not aware of a nearby shop in switzerland which provides the same service. i order my decoders from the united states at some really low prices. returning a decoder means shipping costs twice. repair costs, especially for older decoder may be as high as a new one. |
| SD9043N |
Posted - 03/20/2011 : 17:52:53
i use digitrax super chief with 2 throttles at the momentonly had one nscale decoder that was defective, i just took the ngine and the decoder back to the hobby hsop i bought it at and they tested it and then exchanged it for me which was good |
| sschaer |
Posted - 03/17/2011 : 11:56:04
i never return defective decoders due to the high shipping costs. it's just a few bucks more for new ones...
cheapest source : www.sodigi.com
received 120 more decoders yesterday .... ;-) |
| CNCPVIA |
Posted - 03/17/2011 : 08:05:47
You are right with the deffective decoders. It is a good thing that they have that GOOF PROOF warranty to. No questions asked, just send them back the decoders to receive news ones. So far, I only had problems with the "split" decoders #1278 and #1286 for the Atlas chassis of RS3 and GP9... All the other TCS decoders I have installed so far were OK.
We did an interesting experience comparing TCS decoders and DIGITRAX ones with an "oscilloscope". The TCS decoders have a much better response then the Digitrax ones.
I also had soooo many problems getting back deffective decoders at Digitrax that I have stopped buying them at all. It is almost like a CIA questionnaire when you return, or want to, return Digitrax decoders for a refund. You never experience that with TCS... |
| sschaer |
Posted - 03/15/2011 : 21:35:31
approx 370 digitrax and 30 tcs decoders over here....
tcs are really good,especially at low speeds. unfortunately the dead-on-arrival rate is approx 25%... |
| CNCPVIA |
Posted - 03/15/2011 : 18:52:56
Good day to you all!
IIIIIIIIIhhsss... last message is back in 2005...
I am probably out here! 
I also have a DIGITRAX system with the 402TR throtle. The system works fine, but I had problem with Digitrax decoders.
I have tried the TCS ones and WOW, much better! They are a little bit more expensive, but the warranty is incredible. No question asked, just send them back the deffective decoder and they will re-send you one new.
OLDTIMER: they also have the split decoders to be able to convert into DCC some of the older Atlas chassis like the RS3. You will need to solder wires and be very precise with your work.
But it is possible, with TCS, to salvage older engines and convert them in DCC...
For the last month, I have been installing decoders for all my N scale friends. It gives me a lot of experience and they have DCC engines in return. All they have to pay are the decoders and the time I put to install them. It is more affordable this way then to sell older engines to buy new ones.
Like most of you, I ran out of space on my system... I maybe have 50 DCC engines on the layout and another 250 on the selves waiting to be converted.  |
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Posted - 08/29/2005 : 13:13:03
Hi
I found out today that I can fit a dz123 to the lifelike E8 with no real problems, as it has a plastic frame. And the Atlas RS3 is also possible but just a little filing.
A dealer in OZ will do it for me if needed.
So I will try to do the E8 first.
He also told me not to waste time with Like-like F7 AB’s
Andrew in OZ
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| administrator |
Posted - 08/25/2005 : 20:43:08
hi oldtimer.............................
welcome aboard...
there are different answers to your question. let me express my thoughts and my opinion.
first let's take a look at the atlas loco. i guess aztec mfg offers a replacement frame which has all the necessary mill work done to fit a decoder. however, you still need to install the decoder yourself. some wire cutting, some insulating of the frame, some soldering. depending on your skills this could probably scare you away. then the two life-like locos. in my opinion not worth the effort. they're rather poor runners and will stay poor runners. if there's any emotional value on these locos then keep them. otherwise sell them and try to get an atlas loco which has a factory installed decoder. sometimes they're cheap on ebay. you might consider getting a kato loco and a digitrax drop-in decoder. very easy installation, less than a minute. of course this requires to spend some more money.
maybe first of all you need to think about what you really want. starting some serious model railroading with a mid to large size layout. or whatever. if you just like to watch your locos running in circles then maybe a normal dc throttle would be of better use.
you see, there's no simple answer.
have fun
sandro |
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Posted - 08/23/2005 : 11:07:26
Hi all
I have a Digital Plus compact by Lenz and
One f7 AB C&NW by lifelike, Old but runs well
One E8 (the rocket) by lifelike, only 20 minute use
One Atlas Classic RS3 Rock Island #497, 2 minutes use (had to see it on the tracks J)
My question is would I be better trade or sells them to get a DCC power loco.
Or try and fit decoders.
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| administrator |
Posted - 08/17/2005 : 06:25:17
i wish i could help you. you might consider asking this question in the dcc part of the atlas forum.
not yet enough activity in this forum
have fun
sandro |
