Train Control Systems TCS #1293 K1D4 Drop in DCC Decoder 
  • The K1D4 is a 4-function N-scale drop-in decoder designed for Kato and Athearn locomotives. Examples include the following:
  • Kato:
  •     C30-7
  •     SD40
  •     SD70/SD70M/SD70MAC
  •     GE C44-9W
  •     GE AC4400W
  • Athearn:
  •   F45
  • See the Installation Pages for a full list of compatible engines!
  • Note: This version of the K1D4 has copper tabs installed which slip over the motor contacts on the locomotive. If your locomotive uses wires, see the "-NC" version.
  •     Back EMF Load Compensation: Provides superior slow speed control and high performance under load.
  •     Quiet Drive: Super-quiet motor control for "buzz" free motor performance.
  •     DC Mode: Decoder will automatically detect DC power. You can also configure how your lighting effects function on DC.
  •     RailCom®: This feature allows the decoder to talk to the command station. RailCom supports expansion for new features.
  •     Variable Momentum: Allows you to make custom acceleration and deceleration curves.
  •     LED Support: This product does not require external resistors when connecting LED's.
  •     Incandescent Bulb Support: This decoder can be used with 12 Volt bulbs.
  •     Function Remapping: Buttons 0 through 12 may be used to control the lighting functions of this decoder.
  •     Programmable Lighting Effects: Choose from 20 separate user-programmable lighting effects!
  •     Dimmable Brightness: Configure multiple different brightness levels for your LED's or incandescent bulbs.
  •     Decoder Lock: Feature which prevents accidental/unwanted programming while activated.
  •     Airwire™ Compatible: Fully compatible with Airwire™ operation.
  •     User-Loadable Speed Tables: Configure custom speed curves and set speed limits.