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    Atlas 2-6-0 decoder mod

    Hmmm... Hi Andrew, Well, having not given it much thought before, you're probably right re the DC vs. DCC simultaneous deal...I had seen some references to running both types on the same layout and since I don't really know the electonics of it yet, I assumed it was a fairly common practice -...
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    Atlas 2-6-0 decoder mod

    Sound only... Hi Andrew, What I meant to suggest is that I may just go with DC for the loco motion control and use DCC only for the purpose of controlling a sound-only decoder, i.e., that installing a decoder only for sound would eliminate having to go deep into the cab for motor/light...
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    Atlas 2-6-0 decoder mod

    Thanks for the input... Hey Andrew, Yeah, figured out the combo part! I am more into the layout than the RR'ing, so I doubt I will be running too many locos, so your notion to "let Tony do it" seems prudent - at least for the first one and I can see what they did... I may just add the...
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    Atlas 2-6-0 decoder mod

    Answer is yes... I logged over to Tony's Trains (www.tonystrains.com) and found that they offer to install a decoder, so, I guess in fact it is possible...after thinking about my investigation into the tender car, I think I can actually get a speaker and a SoundTraxx 090 decoder in there with...
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    Atlas 2-6-0 decoder mod

    Brand new to DCC...developing an N guage layout centered around V&T 1880 or so...want to use some Atlas 2-6-0 locos...is there room to add a decoder? I opened the tender and it looks like there is room if the weight is replaced...can someone help fill in my ignorance?
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