The K1D4 is a N-scale drop-in decoder designed for Kato and Athearn locomotives. Examples include the following:
Kato:
Athearn:
See the Installation Pages for a full list of compatible engines!
Note: This version of the K1D4 does not have the copper tabs installed which slip over the motor contacts on the locomotive. Use this version if you need to attach your motor leads using wires.
Provides superior slow speed control and high performance under load.
Super-quiet motor control for "buzz" free motor performance.
Decoder will automatically detect DC power. You can also configure how your lighting effects function on DC.
This feature allows the decoder to talk to the command station. RailCom supports expansion for new features.
Allows you to make custom acceleration and deceleration curves.
This product does not require external resistors when connecting LED's.
This decoder can be used with 12 Volt bulbs.
Buttons 0 through 12 may be used to control the lighting functions of this decoder.
Choose from 20 separate user-programmable lighting effects!
Configure multiple different brightness levels for your LED's or incandescent bulbs.
Feature which prevents accidental/unwanted programming while activated.
Fully compatible with Airwire™ operation.
Configure custom speed curves and set speed limits.
All decoders are covered by a one year goof proof warranty. Please return in a small box.
You MUST register the failed decoder on our website at tcsdcc.com/warranty
Follow the instructions on the website before returning any decoders to TCS.