Here are some decoders that could work for HOn30 locomotives because they are small enough. As you'll see 3 decoders from 3 different manufacturers can fit into a typical HOn30 locomotive. The locomotive shell in all these pictures is a Chivers Forney. The picture are right shows that a Digitrax DZ143 decoder will fit inside the shell though it might preclude the use of a flywheel.Here's the DZ143 inside the shell.
Below is a Lenz Gold Mini W decoder. Lenz offers an additional power module that would keep the loco moving over dirty track but it's too large for an HOn30 Forney.
Lastly we're showing a Train Control Systems M-1 decoder. Their website is www.tcsdcc.com. While I have not operated any of their decoders they look promising.Added on Feb 2 :
TCS (www.tcsdcc.com) has just released a new Z scale decoder (catalog number Z2) that is rated for use with N scale mechanisms. This is the smallest decoder I have seen yet. But may I just need to get out more. :)
This one might be useful for those really tight spaces.
2 comments:
I've used a few Zimo MX620 decoders, they're great for slow running, and are tiny! Might be another one to consider?
Tom, thanks for the suggestion. It's always good to hear what has worked well for others. That Zimo looks like a good decoder and similar in size to the TCS M-1.
Stephen
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