DCC and The NW2

[fifer]

Here is a preview of my decoder install in the Kato NW2.
More info will follow.

Mike

 

[csxengineer]

New NW2

Hi,

How does the kato NW2 compare to Atlas MP15 or the life like sw9-sw1200 for slow speeds, pulling power?

I am only using DC, so no decoders in my future.:cry:

 

[darkcurves]

Wow, that was fast.

 

[fifer]

csxengineer
I really don't know as I do not have either of the other locos. I understand this guy in stock form will pull about 8 cars up a 2%. I have not tried it yet because mine will never leave my yard area. It is a bit more noisy than most Kato's but with the gear drive mechanism I would expect that.
Thanks , Mike

 

[MadHatter]

Like the way you installed the chip- aren't Katos one of the best, even older ones are silent?

 

[RidgeRunner]

Cool, is that the TCS M1 decoder?

I'll probably wait til Digitrax releases the drop-in for it before I DCCify mine.

 

[fifer]

Cool, is that the TCS M1 decoder?

I'll probably wait til Digitrax releases the drop-in for it before I DCCify mine.

No it is a Lenz Silver Mini.
Thanks , Mike