Train Control Systems

Notice: TCS has recalled M-Series decoders shipped in December of 2008 where it was discovered a problem with the motor drive. If your M1 decoder is not running smoothly as expected send it back for a free repair. To know for sure if your decoder needs to be repaired read back CV's 250, 251 and 252. CV 250 will have the month the decoder was programmed, CV 251 will have the day the decoder was programmed, and CV 252 will have the year your decoder was programmed. Decoders whose dates are Dec. or late Nov. 2008 should be returned for repair.

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Part:1293 K1D4 N-Scale Kato Drop In Decoder MSRP: $34.95

Kato SD40, Kato SD40-2, SD70MAC, Kato SD70/75M, Kato C44-9W, Kato AC4400,Kato GG1, Athearn F45 and More.     
4 Function Decoder with built onboard resistors for LED's and 1.5v .  
2 Onboard superbright, golden white LED's.
1 Amp continuous motor drive, 2 Amp peak

Part: 1295 K3D3 N-Scale Kato Drop I
n Decoder MSRP: $34.95

Drop-In decoder for N-Scale Kato NW2
3 Function Decoder with built onboard resistor for an LED .               
2 Onboard superbright, surface mount, Sunny White LED's.
1 Amp motor drive 2 Amp peak      I
f you would like to install the 3rd function follow the directions on this Instruction sheet from TCS.

Z2 Decoder Now Availible! The Z2 is now the smallest decoder from Train Control Systems. Approximately the same size as an 8 pin NMRA plug this powerful little hardwire will serve all of your Z-Scale, N-Scale and Light Duty HO-Scale needs. Here are a few facts you may want to know about the Z2:

MSRP $34.95
True Z Scale decoder -- under 7mm in width.
Fits all Z-Scale Diesel Locomotives.
Super small size with powerful 1 Amp motor drive.
Includes all standard TCS decoder features including: Auto-Adjusting BEMF / Load Compensation

Part #1296 MSRP: $34.95

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