Decoders for HO IHC steamers

abyrne Dec 17, 2004

  1. abyrne

    abyrne New Member

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    Has anyone installed decoders into either the 4-4-0 or 2-6-0 IHC HO engines?

    Allen
    NY & Eastern RR
    http://modelrr.adbyrne.us
     
  2. Big Boy 4013

    Big Boy 4013 New Member

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    While I haven't installed one in the particular configurations you have, if they are assembled anything like the IHC Premier 4-8-2 they are very simpe to install in the tender with only drilling a small hole in the tender and one below the cab.

    I used a Digitrax DH123 and changed the wires to a more flexible 32 gauge black that I bought at "radio shack". I changed the wires for two reasons, 1. for extra flexibility between tender and loco and 2. to keep all the wires black. (If you run and solder one at a time from the decoder to the loco, you can keep track easily.

    Hope this helps you out.

    Ray
     
  3. abyrne

    abyrne New Member

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    Thanks,
    32 ga wire, that answers another question!

    Allen
     

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