TCS 1278 CN 2-Function BEMF Decoder for N Scale Atlas Locomotives

The CN is a N-scale drop-in decoder for older Atlas, Kato, and Intermountain locomotives. Examples include the following:

 

Atlas:

GP7/GP9 Old Style
GP30/GP35 Old Style
SD35/SD50/SD60/SD60M
B30-7/B40-8
GP38
GP40 DCC-Ready
SD9 DCC-Ready
 

Kato:

C30-7
U30C
 

Intermountain:

SD40T-2
 

See the Installations Page for a full list of compatible engines!

 

Want to learn more about "Classic N" decoders from TCS? 

 

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.
 

Variable Momentum: Allows you to make custom acceleration and deceleration curves.
 

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.

SPECS:

Interface Type: Drop-In
 

Dimensions (L x W x H): .783”x.361”x.101” or 19.9mm x 9.17mm x 2.6mm
 

Scale: N Scale
 

Continuous/Peak: 1.0/2.0 Amp
 

Total Functions: 2
 

Function Rating: 80 mA
 

Onboard LEDs: 2