Using N Scale Decoders in HO Scale Locomotives - Model Railroader Magazine

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If the decoder can stand up to the current drawn by the loco, motor, lights and any electronics present you can use it. I run HO locos and use mostly Z Scale decoders (Digitrax DZ125). I've used a few N Scale decoders, all Digitrax as well as HO, Digitrax and Bachmann mostly. I have a couple of NCE's and a Lenz floating around somewhere. I don't run any locos with sound.

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