Substitute decoder for GP-18 ( Life Like )

Biased turkey · 01-18-2007, 02:39 PM

I,m new in the DCC field.
I have a Life Like Mopac GP-18. I found an article about how to convert it to DCC.
http://members.aol.com/sprshops/helphint.html
A Digitrax DN93 or DN93FX is used , but none of these 2 items is listed on the Digitrax website.
Is there any replacement one ? Is there any other brand of decoder that might do the job ?
Tia for any info.

MasonJar · 01-19-2007, 01:42 PM

www.digitrax.com lists the DZ123 or DZ143 as suitable for the LifeLike GP-18 in Nscale:

http://www.digitrax.com/decsel.php#0

I am sure there are other brands that would be suitable. Best way to find out is to look up the various manufacturers' websites. Or try Tony's Train Exchange or Litchfield Station.

Andrew

CCT70 · 01-19-2007, 02:38 PM

I have a Central California Traction GP-18 in HO, and I used a Digitrax DH123A decoder for the mars lights, engine lights, etc. It's a great decoder, I'm happy with it. The equivelant is the DZ123. I'd go for one of those.

Biased turkey · 01-19-2007, 08:32 PM

Thanks to both of you for the information and the link to Digitrax.
I forgot to mention that I'm modeling in N scale.
The DZ123 or DZ143 should fit the bill for both my Life-Like Mopac GP18, TH&B SW9/1200 and my Atlas TH&B GP7.

01-18-2007, 02:39 PM	#1
Biased turkey Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Montreal, Canada Eh Posts: 1,041 Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	Substitute decoder for GP-18 ( Life Like ) I,m new in the DCC field. I have a Life Like Mopac GP-18. I found an article about how to convert it to DCC. http://members.aol.com/sprshops/helphint.html A Digitrax DN93 or DN93FX is used , but none of these 2 items is listed on the Digitrax website. Is there any replacement one ? Is there any other brand of decoder that might do the job ? Tia for any info.

01-19-2007, 01:42 PM	#2
MasonJar It's not rocket surgery Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Ottawa, Canada Posts: 6,915 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	www.digitrax.com lists the DZ123 or DZ143 as suitable for the LifeLike GP-18 in Nscale: http://www.digitrax.com/decsel.php#0 I am sure there are other brands that would be suitable. Best way to find out is to look up the various manufacturers' websites. Or try Tony's Train Exchange or Litchfield Station. Andrew __________________ Check out The Gauge's To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Questions? Visit To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. at The Gauge for all kinds of How-To's Planning a layout? Try the To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. form

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01-19-2007, 02:38 PM	#3
CCT70 Unconfirmed User Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 558 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I have a Central California Traction GP-18 in HO, and I used a Digitrax DH123A decoder for the mars lights, engine lights, etc. It's a great decoder, I'm happy with it. The equivelant is the DZ123. I'd go for one of those.

01-19-2007, 08:32 PM	#4
Biased turkey Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Montreal, Canada Eh Posts: 1,041 Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	Thanks to both of you for the information and the link to Digitrax. I forgot to mention that I'm modeling in N scale. The DZ123 or DZ143 should fit the bill for both my Life-Like Mopac GP18, TH&B SW9/1200 and my Atlas TH&B GP7.