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How to choose a DCC decoder
Choosing a decoder comes down to four things. The selector above handles most of them for listed models. For everything else, here is what to check.
1
Scale and space
N and Z scale need small decoders. HO and larger have more room, including room for a speaker.
2
Interface
Look for a socket (8-pin, 21-pin, Next18, PluX, E24, 6- or 9-pin), a drop-in (PNP) light board, or plain wires. Large scales use pinheader or screw terminals.
3
Sound or non-sound
A non-sound decoder gives you speed, direction and lights. A sound decoder adds engine sounds, horn and bell.
4
Motor current and functions
Match the motor's current draw and the number of lights or effects you want to control.
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8-pin (NMRA)Common in older HO and some N scale DCC Ready models.21-pin (MTC21)Common in newer HO diesels and steam. More function outputs.Next18Compact socket in newer N scale and small HO models.PluX2222-pin socket (NEM658) in many European and some newer HO models. Up to 9 function outputs.PluX1616-pin PluX socket for smaller HO and some N scale models.PluX1212-pin PluX socket for small HO and TT models.E24Newer 24-pin compact socket, used in some new N scale models such as recent Atlas.6-pin (NEM651)Small socket in N and Z scale and some HO switchers.9-pin (JST)9-pin plug and harness used in older Athearn and other HO models.Drop-in board (PNP)Plug-and-play board that replaces the light board in many Atlas, Kato and Intermountain models.Hard-wiredNo socket? A wired decoder works in almost any DC model.PinheaderLarge-scale O and G decoders, such as ESU LokSound L, that plug onto an adapter board.Screw terminalsG scale and large-scale decoders you wire with screw terminals. No soldering.
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Decoder compatibility list by scale and manufacturer
Every locomotive in the selector, with the sound and non-sound decoders each manufacturer recommends. Discontinued decoders are left out. Linked part numbers are on our shelves. ESU and NCE do not publish a decoder selector, so their decoders are listed only where the other makers' picks show which socket the model has (8-pin, 21-pin, Next18 or 6-pin). Rapido HO locomotives all use a 21-pin (MTC21) socket, so any 21-pin decoder fits them.
Z Scale DCC decoders 51 locomotives · 4 manufacturers
American Z Line (AZL) Z Scale
| Locomotive | Sound decoders | Non-sound decoders |
|---|---|---|
| 2-8-2 Mikado | — | Digitrax DZ126T, Digitrax DZ126 |
| AC4400 | — | Digitrax DZ123Z0 |
| C44-9 | — | Digitrax DZ123Z0 |
| E8 | — | Digitrax DZ123Z0 |
| ESS44AC | — | Digitrax DZ123Z0 |
| F3 | — | Digitrax DZ123Z0 |
| F59PHI | — | Digitrax DZ126T, Digitrax DZ126 |
| F7 | — | Digitrax DZ123Z0 |
| GP30 (621XXX) | — | Digitrax DZ123Z0 |
| GP38-2 | — | TCS AZL4 |
| GP38-2 (625XXX) | — | Digitrax DZ123Z0 |
| GP7 | — | Digitrax DZ123Z0, TCS AZL4, TCS Z2 |
| GP9 | — | Digitrax DZ123Z0 |
| RDC (622XX) | — | Digitrax DZ126, Digitrax DZ146, Digitrax DZ123Z0 |
| SD45 | — | Digitrax DZ123Z0 |
| SD70 | — | Digitrax DZ123Z0, TCS AZL4 |
| SD75 | — | Digitrax DZ123Z0 |
Korea Brass Z Scale
| Locomotive | Sound decoders | Non-sound decoders |
|---|---|---|
| U25C | TCS WOW101-KA-Diesel | — |
Micro-Trains Z Scale
| Locomotive | Sound decoders | Non-sound decoders |
|---|---|---|
| GP35 | — | Digitrax DZ123M0 |
| GP9 | — | Digitrax DZ123M0 |
| SD40-2 | — | Digitrax DZ123M0 |
Märklin Z Scale
| Locomotive | Sound decoders | Non-sound decoders |
|---|---|---|
| #81352 BR182 Taurus | — | Digitrax DZ123MK1 |
| #81432 BR 128 Taurus | — | Digitrax DZ123MK1 |
| #81481 BR 146.1 | — | Digitrax DZ123MK1 |
| #81852 SBB 460 | — | Digitrax DZ123MK0 |
| #81882 ER 20 | — | Digitrax DZ123MK1 |
| #88191 BR 189 | — | Digitrax DZ123MK1 |
| #88193 BR 189 | — | Digitrax DZ123MK1 |
| #88460 SBB 460 | — | Digitrax DZ123MK0 |
| #88461 SBB 460 | — | Digitrax DZ123MK0 |
| #88462 SBB 460 | — | Digitrax DZ123MK0 |
| #88463 SBB 460 | — | Digitrax DZ123MK0 |
| #88464 SBB 465 BLS | — | Digitrax DZ123MK0 |
| #88481 BR 185 | — | Digitrax DZ123MK1 |
| #88482 SBB 482 | — | Digitrax DZ123MK1 |
| #88483 Type 185 | — | Digitrax DZ123MK1 |
| #88520 BR 152 | — | Digitrax DZ123MK1 |
| #88521 BR 152 | — | Digitrax DZ123MK1 |
| #88522 BR 152 | — | Digitrax DZ123MK1 |
| #88523 BR 152 | — | Digitrax DZ123MK1 |
| #88580 BR 182 | — | Digitrax DZ123MK1 |
| #88581 BR 182 | — | Digitrax DZ123MK1 |
| #88584 ES 64 U2 022 (ÖBB) | — | Digitrax DZ123MK1 |
| #88585 RH 1012 obb | — | Digitrax DZ123MK1 |
| #88586 BR 182 | — | Digitrax DZ123MK1 |
| #88881 RH 2016 OBB | — | Digitrax DZ123MK1 |
| #88882 Seimens ER 20 | — | Digitrax DZ123MK1 |
| #88884 ER 20 WLE | — | Digitrax DZ123MK1 |
| Class 460 Electric (88455) | — | Digitrax DZ123MK0 |
| Class ES 64 42 022 (88584) | — | Digitrax DZ123MK1 |
| marklin loco | — | Digitrax DZ123MK1 |
N Scale DCC decoders 354 locomotives · 23 manufacturers
Arnold N Scale
| Locomotive | Sound decoders | Non-sound decoders |
|---|---|---|
| 2265 Mallet | — | TCS M1 |
| BR Class 75 | — | TCS M1 |
| S-2 | — | Digitrax DZ123, Digitrax DN136D, Digitrax DZ126 |
| SW1 | — | Digitrax DZ146IN, Digitrax DZ126IN, ESU LokPilot 5 Micro 59826, NCE N12-NEM |
| U25C | — | Digitrax DZ146IN, Digitrax DZ126IN, ESU LokPilot 5 Micro 59826, NCE N12-NEM |
| U28C | — | Digitrax DZ146IN, Digitrax DZ126IN, ESU LokPilot 5 Micro 59826, NCE N12-NEM |
Athearn N Scale
Atlas N Scale
Bachmann N Scale
Broadway Limited N Scale
| Locomotive | Sound decoders | Non-sound decoders |
|---|---|---|
| EMD E8A | — | TCS M1P-1" |
Con-Cor N Scale
| Locomotive | Sound decoders | Non-sound decoders |
|---|---|---|
| 2-10-2 Santa Fe | — | Digitrax DZ123PS, Digitrax DN136PS, Digitrax DZ126PS, Digitrax DZ146PS |
| 4-8-4 Northern | — | Digitrax DZ123PS, Digitrax DN136PS, Digitrax DZ126PS, Digitrax DZ146PS |
| AeroTrain | — | Digitrax DZ123PS, Digitrax DN146IP, Digitrax DN136PS, Digitrax DZ126PS, Digitrax DZ146PS, TCS M1P-15 |
| ALCO PA-1 (Diesel/Rail Bus) | SoundTraxx TSU-1100, SoundTraxx BLU-1100 | TCS Z2P-VO |
| M10000 | — | Digitrax DZ123PS, Digitrax DN146IP, Digitrax DN136PS, Digitrax DZ126PS, Digitrax DZ146PS |
| Pioneer Zephyr (Diesel/Rail Bus) | SoundTraxx TSU-1100, SoundTraxx BLU-1100 | Digitrax DZ123PS, Digitrax DN146IP, Digitrax DN136PS, Digitrax DZ126PS, Digitrax DZ146PS |
| SP GS-4 (Steam) | SoundTraxx TSU-1100, SoundTraxx BLU-1100 | — |
| UP M-10000 (Diesel/Rail Bus) | SoundTraxx TSU-1100, SoundTraxx BLU-1100 | — |
| USRA Heavy 2-10-2 (Steam) | SoundTraxx TSU-1100, SoundTraxx BLU-1100 | — |
Dapol N Scale
| Locomotive | Sound decoders | Non-sound decoders |
|---|---|---|
| Class 66 Diesel | — | TCS EUN651, ESU LokPilot 5 Micro 59826, NCE N12-NEM |
ER Models N Scale
| Locomotive | Sound decoders | Non-sound decoders |
|---|---|---|
| Baldwin RF16 Sharknose A/B Set | — | TCS IMFTA4 |
Fleischmann N Scale
| Locomotive | Sound decoders | Non-sound decoders |
|---|---|---|
| 732302 Electric Locomotive Class 481 | — | TCS EUN651P-30, ESU LokPilot 5 Micro 59826, NCE N12-NEM |
| 7324 Electric Locomotive Class 146 | — | TCS EUN651P-30, ESU LokPilot 5 Micro 59826, NCE N12-NEM |
| 739404 Electric Locomotive Class 1020 | — | TCS EUN651P-18, ESU LokPilot 5 Micro 59826, NCE N12-NEM |
| 87337 Electric Locomotive Class 110 | — | TCS EUN651P-18, ESU LokPilot 5 Micro 59826, NCE N12-NEM |
Fox Valley Models N Scale
| Locomotive | Sound decoders | Non-sound decoders |
|---|---|---|
| GE ES44AC | — | Digitrax DZ126IN, TCS EUN651, ESU LokPilot 5 Micro 59826, NCE N12-NEM |
| GE ES44G1 | — | TCS EUN651, ESU LokPilot 5 Micro 59826, NCE N12-NEM |
| GP60B | — | Digitrax DZ146IN, Digitrax DZ126IN, ESU LokPilot 5 Micro 59826, NCE N12-NEM |
| GP60M | — | Digitrax DZ146IN, Digitrax DZ126IN, ESU LokPilot 5 Micro 59826, NCE N12-NEM |
| Hiawaha 4-4-2 | — | Digitrax DZ126PS, Digitrax DZ146PS |
| Hiawatha Class 4-4-2 | — | TCS MC2P-SH |
| SD70ACe | — | Digitrax DZ146IN, Digitrax DZ126IN, ESU LokPilot 5 Micro 59826, NCE N12-NEM |
InterMountain N Scale
Kato N Scale
Korea Brass N Scale
| Locomotive | Sound decoders | Non-sound decoders |
|---|---|---|
| U25C | TCS WOW101-KA-Diesel | — |
MDC Roundhouse N Scale
| Locomotive | Sound decoders | Non-sound decoders |
|---|---|---|
| 2-6-0 Mogul | — | Digitrax DZ123, Digitrax DN136D, Digitrax DZ126 |
Micro Ace N Scale
| Locomotive | Sound decoders | Non-sound decoders |
|---|---|---|
| Keisei AE100 Skyliner Part 1 | — | TCS Z2 |
| Keisei AE100 Skyliner Part 2 | — | TCS M1 |
Micro-Trains N Scale
| Locomotive | Sound decoders | Non-sound decoders |
|---|---|---|
| FT-A | — | Digitrax DN163M0 |
| FT-B | — | Digitrax DN163M0 |
| Line SW1500 | — | TCS MT1500 |
| SW1500 | — | Digitrax DN126M2 |
MiniTrix N Scale
| Locomotive | Sound decoders | Non-sound decoders |
|---|---|---|
| Electric | — | TCS M1 |
| FM Switcher | — | TCS Z2 |
Model Power N Scale
| Locomotive | Sound decoders | Non-sound decoders |
|---|---|---|
| 4-6-2 N Scale | — | Digitrax DZ123, Digitrax DZ126, Digitrax DZ146 |
| Pacific / Mikado with Vanderbilt Tender | — | TCS MC2 |
Rapido N Scale
| Locomotive | Sound decoders | Non-sound decoders |
|---|---|---|
| EMD F40PH (Diesel) | SoundTraxx TSU-N18, ESU LokSound 5 Micro 58828 | ESU LokPilot 5 Micro 59818, NCE Next18 4-Function |
| EMD F40PH-2D (Diesel) | SoundTraxx TSU-N18, ESU LokSound 5 Micro 58828 | ESU LokPilot 5 Micro 59818, NCE Next18 4-Function |
| EMD FL9 (Diesel) | SoundTraxx TSU-1100, SoundTraxx BLU-1100, ESU LokSound 5 Micro 58816 | Digitrax DZ146IN, Digitrax DZ126IN, ESU LokPilot 5 Micro 59826, NCE N12-NEM |
| EMD FP9 (Diesel) | SoundTraxx TSU-N18, ESU LokSound 5 Micro 58828 | ESU LokPilot 5 Micro 59818, NCE Next18 4-Function |
| EMD FP9A (Diesel) | SoundTraxx TSU-N18, ESU LokSound 5 Micro 58828 | ESU LokPilot 5 Micro 59818, NCE Next18 4-Function |
| GE Dash 8-40CM "Draper Taper" (Diesel) | SoundTraxx TSU-N18, ESU LokSound 5 Micro 58828 | ESU LokPilot 5 Micro 59818, NCE Next18 4-Function |
| GMD-1 (Diesel) | SoundTraxx TSU-1100, SoundTraxx BLU-1100, ESU LokSound 5 Micro 58816 | Digitrax DZ146IN, Digitrax DZ126IN, ESU LokPilot 5 Micro 59826, NCE N12-NEM |
Rivarossi N Scale
| Locomotive | Sound decoders | Non-sound decoders |
|---|---|---|
| Big Boy | — | TCS M1 |
ScaleTrains N Scale
Tomix N Scale
| Locomotive | Sound decoders | Non-sound decoders |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas The Tank Engine | — | TCS M1 |
Walthers / Life-Like Proto N Scale
TT Scale DCC decoders 5 locomotives · 3 manufacturers
BTTB TT Scale
| Locomotive | Sound decoders | Non-sound decoders |
|---|---|---|
| E499 | — | TCS T1 |
Korea Brass TT Scale
| Locomotive | Sound decoders | Non-sound decoders |
|---|---|---|
| U25C | TCS WOW101-KA-Diesel | — |
Tillig TT Scale
| Locomotive | Sound decoders | Non-sound decoders |
|---|---|---|
| Tilling BR110 | — | TCS M1 |
| Tilling SM26 | — | TCS MC2 |
| Tilling V300 | — | TCS M1 |
HO Scale DCC decoders 1,062 locomotives · 46 manufacturers
Alco Models HO Scale
| Locomotive | Sound decoders | Non-sound decoders |
|---|---|---|
| GP30 | — | TCS T1 |
Any Brand (by socket) HO Scale
| Locomotive | Sound decoders | Non-sound decoders |
|---|---|---|
| Locos with DCC Medium Socket | — | Digitrax DZ123PS, Digitrax DN146IP, Digitrax DN166PS, Digitrax DN136PS, Digitrax DZ126PS, Digitrax DZ146PS, Digitrax DH127P, ESU LokPilot 5 59620, NCE D13WP |
Athearn HO Scale
Atlas HO Scale
AusTrains HO Scale
| Locomotive | Sound decoders | Non-sound decoders |
|---|---|---|
| Australian NR Class Cv40-9i | TCS WDK-ATL-3 | — |
| Class 80 | — | TCS T1 |
Bachmann HO Scale
Blackstone Models HO Scale
| Locomotive | Sound decoders | Non-sound decoders |
|---|---|---|
| C-19 (Steam) | SoundTraxx TSU-1100, SoundTraxx BLU-1100 | — |
| K-27 (Steam) | SoundTraxx TSU-1100, SoundTraxx BLU-1100 | — |
Bowser / Stewart HO Scale
Brass Models HO Scale
| Locomotive | Sound decoders | Non-sound decoders |
|---|---|---|
| ALCO RS-18 | — | TCS T1 |
Broadway Limited HO Scale
Con-Cor HO Scale
ER Models HO Scale
| Locomotive | Sound decoders | Non-sound decoders |
|---|---|---|
| Baldwin Sharknose | — | Digitrax DZ123, Digitrax DN166PS, Digitrax DN136D, Digitrax DZ126, Digitrax DZ146, Digitrax DH127D |
| FP7 | — | Digitrax DZ123, Digitrax DN166PS, Digitrax DN136D, Digitrax DZ126, Digitrax DZ146, Digitrax DH127D |
Fleischmann HO Scale
| Locomotive | Sound decoders | Non-sound decoders |
|---|---|---|
| 1380 V60 | — | Digitrax DZ123, Digitrax DN136D, Digitrax DZ126, Digitrax DZ146 |
| 4124 BR 53 | — | Digitrax DN136D, Digitrax DZ126 |
| 4171 BR 03 | — | Digitrax DZ123, Digitrax DN166PS, Digitrax DN136D, Digitrax DZ126, Digitrax DZ146, Digitrax DH127D |
| 4171 BR03 Steam | — | TCS T1 |
| 4228 BR 211 | — | Digitrax DZ123, Digitrax DN166PS, Digitrax DN136D, Digitrax DZ126, Digitrax DZ146, Digitrax DH127D, TCS T1 |
| 4231 BR212 | — | Digitrax DZ123, Digitrax DN166PS, Digitrax DN136D, Digitrax DZ126, Digitrax DZ146, Digitrax DH127D |
| 4375 BR 103 | — | Digitrax DZ123, Digitrax DN166PS, Digitrax DN136D, Digitrax DZ126, Digitrax DZ146, Digitrax DH127D, TCS T1 |
| 4430 BR 614 | — | Digitrax DZ123, Digitrax DN166PS, Digitrax DN136D, Digitrax DZ126, Digitrax DZ146, Digitrax DH127D, TCS T1 |
| HO BR 218 | — | TCS MC4 |
Fox Valley Models HO Scale
| Locomotive | Sound decoders | Non-sound decoders |
|---|---|---|
| EMD GP60 (Diesel) | SoundTraxx TSU-21PNEM8, SoundTraxx BLU-21PNEM8, SoundTraxx ECO-21PNEM | — |
| EMD GP60B (Diesel) | SoundTraxx TSU-21PNEM8, SoundTraxx BLU-21PNEM8, SoundTraxx ECO-21PNEM | — |
| EMD GP60M (Diesel) | SoundTraxx TSU-21PNEM8, SoundTraxx BLU-21PNEM8, SoundTraxx ECO-21PNEM | — |
GSB HO Scale
| Locomotive | Sound decoders | Non-sound decoders |
|---|---|---|
| SD40-2W | — | TCS T1 |
Heljan HO Scale
| Locomotive | Sound decoders | Non-sound decoders |
|---|---|---|
| Class 17 Clayton | — | Digitrax DZ123PS, Digitrax DN136PS, Digitrax DZ126PS, Digitrax DZ146PS, ESU LokPilot 5 59620, NCE D13WP |
| Class 47 | — | Digitrax DZ123PS, Digitrax DN136PS, Digitrax DZ126PS, Digitrax DZ146PS, TCS T1-LED + T-3.5"-UK harness, ESU LokPilot 5 59620, NCE D13WP |
| Class 52 | — | TCS DP2X, ESU LokPilot 5 59620, NCE D13WP |
| Class 58 | — | Digitrax DZ123PS, Digitrax DN136PS, Digitrax DZ126PS, Digitrax DZ146PS, ESU LokPilot 5 59620, NCE D13WP |
Hobbytown HO Scale
| Locomotive | Sound decoders | Non-sound decoders |
|---|---|---|
| Baby Trainmaster | — | TCS T1 |
| E8A | — | TCS T1 |
| F7A | — | TCS T1 |
| FA2 | — | TCS T4X |
| GP7 | — | TCS T1 |
| RS3 | — | TCS T1 |
| SD45 | — | TCS T1 |
Hornby HO Scale
| Locomotive | Sound decoders | Non-sound decoders |
|---|---|---|
| 0-4-0 Pug | — | TCS M1 |
| 0-4-0 Tank | — | TCS M1 |
| 2-6-4 Stanier 4MT Class 4P | — | TCS DP2X-UK, ESU LokPilot 5 59620, NCE D13WP |
| 9F 2-10-0 Steam | — | TCS MC4 |
| 9F 2-10-0 Tank | — | TCS T1, TCS DP2X-UK, ESU LokPilot 5 59620, NCE D13WP |
| Battle Of Britain | — | TCS M1 |
| British Railways Class 73 Electro Diesel | — | TCS MC4 |
| Class 06 Shunter | — | TCS T1 |
| Class 47 | — | TCS T4X |
| Deans Good 0-6-0 | — | TCS M1 |
| Great Western Railway King Class | — | TCS DP2X, ESU LokPilot 5 59620, NCE D13WP |
| GWR Diesel Railcar | — | TCS DP2X, ESU LokPilot 5 59620, NCE D13WP |
| GWR Prairie 61xx Class 2-6-2 | — | TCS T1 |
| J52 0-6-0 | — | TCS M1 |
| Sir Dinidad 4-6-0 | — | TCS T1 |
IHC HO Scale
| Locomotive | Sound decoders | Non-sound decoders |
|---|---|---|
| 0-8-0 Shifter Powered (Steam) | SoundTraxx TSU-2200, SoundTraxx BLU-2200 | — |
| 2-10-2 Santa Fe (Steam) | SoundTraxx TSU-2200, SoundTraxx BLU-2200 | — |
| 2-6-0 Mogul (Steam) | SoundTraxx TSU-2200, SoundTraxx BLU-2200, TCS WSK-BAC-2 | Digitrax DZ123, Digitrax DN166PS, Digitrax DN136D, Digitrax DZ126, Digitrax DZ146, Digitrax DH127D |
| 2-8-0 Consolidation | TCS WSK-BAC-4 | — |
| 2-8-2 | — | TCS KAM4 |
| 2-8-2 Mikado (Steam) | SoundTraxx TSU-2200, SoundTraxx BLU-2200 | — |
| 4-6-2 Pacific (Steam) | SoundTraxx TSU-2200, SoundTraxx BLU-2200 | — |
| 4-6-4 Hudson (Steam) | SoundTraxx TSU-2200, SoundTraxx BLU-2200 | — |
| GG1 Premier (Electric) | SoundTraxx TSU-2200, SoundTraxx BLU-2200 | — |
| Mogul | — | TCS T1 |
| Premier Gold Series 2-10-2 | — | TCS DP2X, ESU LokPilot 5 59620, NCE D13WP |
InterMountain HO Scale
Kato HO Scale
Korea Brass HO Scale
| Locomotive | Sound decoders | Non-sound decoders |
|---|---|---|
| U25C | TCS WOW101-KA-Diesel | — |
Lima HO Scale
| Locomotive | Sound decoders | Non-sound decoders |
|---|---|---|
| 2-8-4 Berkshire (Steam) | SoundTraxx TSU-2200, SoundTraxx BLU-2200 | — |
| BB9200 | — | TCS T4X |
| Class 09 | — | TCS T1 |
| Class 422 | — | TCS T1 |
| Class 47 | — | TCS T4X |
| Class 52 | — | TCS T1 |
| Class 59 | — | TCS T1 |
Mantua HO Scale
| Locomotive | Sound decoders | Non-sound decoders |
|---|---|---|
| 0-6-0 Goat | — | TCS T1 |
| 2-6-6-2 T Articulated Logger | — | TCS T1 |
| 4-6-2 Pacific with Vandy Tender | — | TCS T1 |
MDC Roundhouse HO Scale
| Locomotive | Sound decoders | Non-sound decoders |
|---|---|---|
| EMD Model 40 Critter | — | TCS DP2X-UK, ESU LokPilot 5 59620, NCE D13WP |
| Three Truck Shay | — | Digitrax DZ123, Digitrax DN136D, Digitrax DZ126, Digitrax DZ146 |
| Two Truck Shay | — | Digitrax DZ123, Digitrax DN136D, Digitrax DZ126, Digitrax DZ146 |
Mehano HO Scale
| Locomotive | Sound decoders | Non-sound decoders |
|---|---|---|
| 2-10-2 | — | TCS T1 |
| T240 (Steam) | SoundTraxx TSU-2200, SoundTraxx BLU-2200 | — |
| Thalys T675 | — | TCS T1 |
Model Power HO Scale
| Locomotive | Sound decoders | Non-sound decoders |
|---|---|---|
| E8A | — | TCS T1 |
| EMD SW1 | — | TCS M1 |
| FA-2 | — | TCS T1 |
| RS11 | — | TCS M1 |
| Sharknose | — | TCS T1 |
MTH HO Scale
| Locomotive | Sound decoders | Non-sound decoders |
|---|---|---|
| 4-6-4 Hudson Steam | TCS Coming Soon | — |
| 4-6-6-4 Challenger | TCS Coming Soon | — |
| 4-8-2 L-3C Steam | TCS Coming Soon | — |
| DCC Ready-MTH | — | — |
| SD70ACE | — | TCS T6XP-LH |
Märklin HO Scale
| Locomotive | Sound decoders | Non-sound decoders |
|---|---|---|
| Marklin 3003 | — | TCS T1 |
Northwest Shortline HO Scale
| Locomotive | Sound decoders | Non-sound decoders |
|---|---|---|
| ALCO 2-8-2T Minarets | — | TCS M1 |
Oriental Models HO Scale
| Locomotive | Sound decoders | Non-sound decoders |
|---|---|---|
| NW2 | — | TCS M1 |
Overland Models HO Scale
| Locomotive | Sound decoders | Non-sound decoders |
|---|---|---|
| Overland GP40 | — | TCS T1 |
| Overland HH660 | — | TCS A6X |
| Overland OMI SD24 | — | TCS T1 |
| Overland SD40-2 | — | TCS T4X |
| Overland True Line Trains Gold Series CPA24-5 | — | TCS T1 |
Piko HO Scale
| Locomotive | Sound decoders | Non-sound decoders |
|---|---|---|
| BR89 | — | TCS MC2 |
Precision Craft Models HO Scale
| Locomotive | Sound decoders | Non-sound decoders |
|---|---|---|
| EMD F3A Consist | — | TCS DP5, ESU LokPilot 5 59620, NCE D13WP |
| F3A | — | Digitrax DZ123PS, Digitrax DN166PS, Digitrax DN136PS, Digitrax DZ146PS, Digitrax DZ126PS, Digitrax DH127P, ESU LokPilot 5 59620, NCE D13WP |
| F7A | — | Digitrax DZ123PS, Digitrax DN166PS, Digitrax DN136PS, Digitrax DZ146PS, Digitrax DZ126PS, Digitrax DH127P, ESU LokPilot 5 59620, NCE D13WP |
Precision Scale/Mountain Model Imports HO Scale
| Locomotive | Sound decoders | Non-sound decoders |
|---|---|---|
| K-27 (Steam) | SoundTraxx TSU-1100, SoundTraxx BLU-1100 | — |
Rapido HO Scale
| Locomotive | Sound decoders | Non-sound decoders |
|---|---|---|
| 44 Tonner (Diesel) | SoundTraxx TSU-N18, ESU LokSound 5 Micro 58828 | ESU LokPilot 5 Micro 59818, NCE Next18 4-Function |
| ALCO C-425 | Any 21-pin (MTC21) sound decoder, e.g. SoundTraxx BLU-21PNEM8 | Any 21-pin (MTC21) decoder, e.g. Digitrax DH187MT |
| ALCO FA-1 / FB-1 | Any 21-pin (MTC21) sound decoder, e.g. SoundTraxx BLU-21PNEM8 | Any 21-pin (MTC21) decoder, e.g. Digitrax DH187MT |
| ALCO MLW FP-4A/FP-4B (Diesel) | SoundTraxx TSU-21PNEM8, SoundTraxx BLU-21PNEM8 · any 21-pin sound decoder | any 21-pin decoder, e.g. Digitrax DH187MT |
| ALCO PA-1 / PB-1 | Any 21-pin (MTC21) sound decoder, e.g. SoundTraxx BLU-21PNEM8 | Any 21-pin (MTC21) decoder, e.g. Digitrax DH187MT |
| ALCO PA-2 | Any 21-pin (MTC21) sound decoder, e.g. SoundTraxx BLU-21PNEM8 | Any 21-pin (MTC21) decoder, e.g. Digitrax DH187MT |
| ALCO RS-11 (Diesel) | SoundTraxx TSU-21PNEM8, SoundTraxx BLU-21PNEM8 · any 21-pin sound decoder | any 21-pin decoder, e.g. Digitrax DH187MT |
| ALCO RS-18 (Diesel) | SoundTraxx TSU-21PNEM8, SoundTraxx BLU-21PNEM8 · any 21-pin sound decoder | any 21-pin decoder, e.g. Digitrax DH187MT |
| BART A & C Car Train | Any 21-pin (MTC21) sound decoder, e.g. SoundTraxx TSU-21PNEM8 | Any 21-pin (MTC21) decoder, e.g. Digitrax DH187MT |
| Budd M3 / M3A Railcar | Any 21-pin (MTC21) sound decoder, e.g. SoundTraxx TSU-21PNEM8 | Any 21-pin (MTC21) decoder, e.g. Digitrax DH187MT |
| Budd RDC Roger Williams | Any 21-pin (MTC21) sound decoder, e.g. SoundTraxx BLU-21PNEM8 | Any 21-pin (MTC21) decoder, e.g. Digitrax DH187MT |
| Budd RDC-1 | Any 21-pin (MTC21) sound decoder, e.g. SoundTraxx BLU-21PNEM8 | Any 21-pin (MTC21) decoder, e.g. Digitrax DH187MT |
| Budd RDC-2 | Any 21-pin (MTC21) sound decoder, e.g. SoundTraxx BLU-21PNEM8 | Any 21-pin (MTC21) decoder, e.g. Digitrax DH187MT |
| Budd RDC-9 | Any 21-pin (MTC21) sound decoder, e.g. SoundTraxx BLU-21PNEM8 | Any 21-pin (MTC21) decoder, e.g. Digitrax DH187MT |
| CF7 | Any 21-pin (MTC21) sound decoder, e.g. Digitrax SDH187MT | Any 21-pin (MTC21) decoder, e.g. Digitrax DH187MT |
| CN H-6 4-6-0 Steam | Any 21-pin (MTC21) sound decoder, e.g. Digitrax SDH187MT | Any 21-pin (MTC21) decoder, e.g. Digitrax DH187MT |
| CTA 2600-series L | Any 21-pin (MTC21) sound decoder, e.g. SoundTraxx TSU-21PNEM8 | Any 21-pin (MTC21) decoder, e.g. Digitrax DH187MT |
| EMD E7 | Any 21-pin (MTC21) sound decoder, e.g. Digitrax SDH187MT | Any 21-pin (MTC21) decoder, e.g. Digitrax DH187MT |
| EMD E8 | Any 21-pin (MTC21) sound decoder, e.g. Digitrax SDH187MT | Any 21-pin (MTC21) decoder, e.g. Digitrax DH187MT |
| EMD F40PH | Any 21-pin (MTC21) sound decoder, e.g. Digitrax SDH187MT | Any 21-pin (MTC21) decoder, e.g. Digitrax DH187MT |
| EMD F40PH-2 | Any 21-pin (MTC21) sound decoder, e.g. Digitrax SDH187MT | Any 21-pin (MTC21) decoder, e.g. Digitrax DH187MT |
| EMD F40PH-2CAT | Any 21-pin (MTC21) sound decoder, e.g. Digitrax SDH187MT | Any 21-pin (MTC21) decoder, e.g. Digitrax DH187MT |
| EMD F40PH-2D | Any 21-pin (MTC21) sound decoder, e.g. Digitrax SDH187MT | Any 21-pin (MTC21) decoder, e.g. Digitrax DH187MT |
| EMD F40PH-3 | Any 21-pin (MTC21) sound decoder, e.g. Digitrax SDH187MT | Any 21-pin (MTC21) decoder, e.g. Digitrax DH187MT |
| EMD F40PH-3C | Any 21-pin (MTC21) sound decoder, e.g. Digitrax SDH187MT | Any 21-pin (MTC21) decoder, e.g. Digitrax DH187MT |
| EMD F40PH/F40PH-2D (Diesel) | SoundTraxx TSU-21PNEM8, SoundTraxx BLU-21PNEM8, SoundTraxx ECO-21PNEM · any 21-pin sound decoder | any 21-pin decoder, e.g. Digitrax DH187MT |
| EMD F9B 2012 & later (Diesel) | SoundTraxx TSU-21PNEM8, SoundTraxx BLU-21PNEM8, SoundTraxx ECO-21PNEM · any 21-pin sound decoder | any 21-pin decoder, e.g. Digitrax DH187MT |
| EMD FL9 (Diesel) | SoundTraxx TSU-21PNEM8, SoundTraxx BLU-21PNEM8, SoundTraxx ECO-21PNEM · any 21-pin sound decoder | any 21-pin decoder, e.g. Digitrax DH187MT |
| EMD FP9A 2012 & later (Diesel) | SoundTraxx TSU-21PNEM8, SoundTraxx BLU-21PNEM8, SoundTraxx ECO-21PNEM · any 21-pin sound decoder | any 21-pin decoder, e.g. Digitrax DH187MT |
| EMD FT | Any 21-pin (MTC21) sound decoder, e.g. Digitrax SDH187MT | Any 21-pin (MTC21) decoder, e.g. Digitrax DH187MT |
| EMD GP38 | Any 21-pin (MTC21) sound decoder, e.g. Digitrax SDH187MT | Any 21-pin (MTC21) decoder, e.g. Digitrax DH187MT |
| EMD GP39 | Any 21-pin (MTC21) sound decoder, e.g. Digitrax SDH187MT | Any 21-pin (MTC21) decoder, e.g. Digitrax DH187MT |
| EMD GP40 | Any 21-pin (MTC21) sound decoder, e.g. Digitrax SDH187MT | Any 21-pin (MTC21) decoder, e.g. Digitrax DH187MT |
| EMD GP40R | Any 21-pin (MTC21) sound decoder, e.g. Digitrax SDH187MT | Any 21-pin (MTC21) decoder, e.g. Digitrax DH187MT |
| EMD GP40TC | Any 21-pin (MTC21) sound decoder, e.g. Digitrax SDH187MT | Any 21-pin (MTC21) decoder, e.g. Digitrax DH187MT |
| EMD GP9rm | Any 21-pin (MTC21) sound decoder, e.g. Digitrax SDH187MT | Any 21-pin (MTC21) decoder, e.g. Digitrax DH187MT |
| EMD GP9u | Any 21-pin (MTC21) sound decoder, e.g. Digitrax SDH187MT | Any 21-pin (MTC21) decoder, e.g. Digitrax DH187MT |
| EMD SD10 | Any 21-pin (MTC21) sound decoder, e.g. Digitrax SDH187MT | Any 21-pin (MTC21) decoder, e.g. Digitrax DH187MT |
| EMD SD7 | Any 21-pin (MTC21) sound decoder, e.g. Digitrax SDH187MT | Any 21-pin (MTC21) decoder, e.g. Digitrax DH187MT |
| EMD SD70AC | Any 21-pin (MTC21) sound decoder, e.g. Digitrax SDH187MT | Any 21-pin (MTC21) decoder, e.g. Digitrax DH187MT |
| EMD SD70MAC | Any 21-pin (MTC21) sound decoder, e.g. Digitrax SDH187MT | Any 21-pin (MTC21) decoder, e.g. Digitrax DH187MT |
| EMD SD70MACe | Any 21-pin (MTC21) sound decoder, e.g. Digitrax SDH187MT | Any 21-pin (MTC21) decoder, e.g. Digitrax DH187MT |
| EMD SD70MACH | Any 21-pin (MTC21) sound decoder, e.g. Digitrax SDH187MT | Any 21-pin (MTC21) decoder, e.g. Digitrax DH187MT |
| EMD SD9 | Any 21-pin (MTC21) sound decoder, e.g. Digitrax SDH187MT | Any 21-pin (MTC21) decoder, e.g. Digitrax DH187MT |
| EMD SW10 | Any 21-pin (MTC21) sound decoder, e.g. Digitrax SDH187MT | Any 21-pin (MTC21) decoder, e.g. Digitrax DH187MT |
| EMD SW1200 (Diesel) | SoundTraxx TSU-21PNEM8, SoundTraxx BLU-21PNEM8 · any 21-pin sound decoder | any 21-pin decoder, e.g. Digitrax DH187MT |
| EMD SW1200RS | Any 21-pin (MTC21) sound decoder, e.g. Digitrax SDH187MT | Any 21-pin (MTC21) decoder, e.g. Digitrax DH187MT |
| EMD SW9 | Any 21-pin (MTC21) sound decoder, e.g. Digitrax SDH187MT | Any 21-pin (MTC21) decoder, e.g. Digitrax DH187MT |
| Fairbanks-Morse H16-44 | Any 21-pin (MTC21) sound decoder, e.g. SoundTraxx BLU-21PNEM8 | Any 21-pin (MTC21) decoder, e.g. Digitrax DH187MT |
| GE B23-7 | Any 21-pin (MTC21) sound decoder, e.g. SoundTraxx BLU-21PNEM8 | Any 21-pin (MTC21) decoder, e.g. Digitrax DH187MT |
| GE B30-7 | Any 21-pin (MTC21) sound decoder, e.g. SoundTraxx BLU-21PNEM8 | Any 21-pin (MTC21) decoder, e.g. Digitrax DH187MT |
| GE B30-7A | Any 21-pin (MTC21) sound decoder, e.g. SoundTraxx BLU-21PNEM8 | Any 21-pin (MTC21) decoder, e.g. Digitrax DH187MT |
| GE B36-7 (Diesel) | SoundTraxx TSU-21PNEM8, SoundTraxx BLU-21PNEM8 · any 21-pin sound decoder | any 21-pin decoder, e.g. Digitrax DH187MT |
| GE C30-7 | Any 21-pin (MTC21) sound decoder, e.g. SoundTraxx BLU-21PNEM8 | Any 21-pin (MTC21) decoder, e.g. Digitrax DH187MT |
| GE C36-7 | Any 21-pin (MTC21) sound decoder, e.g. SoundTraxx BLU-21PNEM8 | Any 21-pin (MTC21) decoder, e.g. Digitrax DH187MT |
| GE Dash8-40CM (Diesel) | SoundTraxx TSU-21PNEM8, SoundTraxx BLU-21PNEM8 · any 21-pin sound decoder | any 21-pin decoder, e.g. Digitrax DH187MT |
| GE E44 Electric | Any 21-pin (MTC21) sound decoder, e.g. SoundTraxx TSU-21PNEM8 | Any 21-pin (MTC21) decoder, e.g. Digitrax DH187MT |
| GE EP-5 Electric | Any 21-pin (MTC21) sound decoder, e.g. SoundTraxx TSU-21PNEM8 | Any 21-pin (MTC21) decoder, e.g. Digitrax DH187MT |
| GE P32AC-DM | Any 21-pin (MTC21) sound decoder, e.g. SoundTraxx BLU-21PNEM8 | Any 21-pin (MTC21) decoder, e.g. Digitrax DH187MT |
| GE U25B | Any 21-pin (MTC21) sound decoder, e.g. SoundTraxx BLU-21PNEM8 | Any 21-pin (MTC21) decoder, e.g. Digitrax DH187MT |
| GE U28B | Any 21-pin (MTC21) sound decoder, e.g. SoundTraxx BLU-21PNEM8 | Any 21-pin (MTC21) decoder, e.g. Digitrax DH187MT |
| GE U30CG | Any 21-pin (MTC21) sound decoder, e.g. SoundTraxx BLU-21PNEM8 | Any 21-pin (MTC21) decoder, e.g. Digitrax DH187MT |
| GE U33C | Any 21-pin (MTC21) sound decoder, e.g. SoundTraxx BLU-21PNEM8 | Any 21-pin (MTC21) decoder, e.g. Digitrax DH187MT |
| GE U34CH | Any 21-pin (MTC21) sound decoder, e.g. SoundTraxx BLU-21PNEM8 | Any 21-pin (MTC21) decoder, e.g. Digitrax DH187MT |
| GE U36C | Any 21-pin (MTC21) sound decoder, e.g. SoundTraxx BLU-21PNEM8 | Any 21-pin (MTC21) decoder, e.g. Digitrax DH187MT |
| GMD-1 (Diesel) | SoundTraxx TSU-21PNEM8, SoundTraxx BLU-21PNEM8 · any 21-pin sound decoder | any 21-pin decoder, e.g. Digitrax DH187MT |
| LRC Locomotive | Any 21-pin (MTC21) sound decoder, e.g. SoundTraxx BLU-21PNEM8 | Any 21-pin (MTC21) decoder, e.g. Digitrax DH187MT |
| MLW C-424 | Any 21-pin (MTC21) sound decoder, e.g. SoundTraxx BLU-21PNEM8 | Any 21-pin (MTC21) decoder, e.g. Digitrax DH187MT |
| MLW M420 | Any 21-pin (MTC21) sound decoder, e.g. SoundTraxx BLU-21PNEM8 | Any 21-pin (MTC21) decoder, e.g. Digitrax DH187MT |
| MLW RS-23 | Any 21-pin (MTC21) sound decoder, e.g. SoundTraxx BLU-21PNEM8 | Any 21-pin (MTC21) decoder, e.g. Digitrax DH187MT |
| MLW S-13 | Any 21-pin (MTC21) sound decoder, e.g. SoundTraxx BLU-21PNEM8 | Any 21-pin (MTC21) decoder, e.g. Digitrax DH187MT |
| R32 Brightliner Subway | Any 21-pin (MTC21) sound decoder, e.g. SoundTraxx TSU-21PNEM8 | Any 21-pin (MTC21) decoder, e.g. Digitrax DH187MT |
| TTC G-Class Subway | Any 21-pin (MTC21) sound decoder, e.g. SoundTraxx TSU-21PNEM8 | Any 21-pin (MTC21) decoder, e.g. Digitrax DH187MT |
Red Ball HO Scale
| Locomotive | Sound decoders | Non-sound decoders |
|---|---|---|
| Trainmaster | — | TCS T1 |
Rivarossi HO Scale
Roco HO Scale
| Locomotive | Sound decoders | Non-sound decoders |
|---|---|---|
| 4154 BR290 | — | TCS M4 |
| BR 112 | — | TCS M1 |
| BR 295 | — | TCS M1P-1" |
| DSB ML 6 Switcher | — | TCS M1P-1" |
| Intercity Coach | — | TCS FL2 |
ScaleTrains HO Scale
| Locomotive | Sound decoders | Non-sound decoders |
|---|---|---|
| EMD SD40-2 (Diesel) | SoundTraxx TSU-21PNEM8, SoundTraxx BLU-21PNEM8, SoundTraxx ECO-21PNEM, TCS Coming Soon | — |
| GE C39-8 | — | — |
| GE Tier 4 GEVo | — | — |
| GTEL 8500 "Big Blow" Turbine | — | — |
| Rivet Counter GE Tier 4 GEVO | TCS WDK-ATL-3 | — |
| UP Big Blow GTEL (A unit) (Diesel) | SoundTraxx TSU-21PNEM8, SoundTraxx BLU-21PNEM8 | — |
| UP Big Blow GTEL (B unit) (Diesel) | SoundTraxx TSU-21PNEM8, SoundTraxx BLU-21PNEM8 | — |
Tiger Valley Models HO Scale
| Locomotive | Sound decoders | Non-sound decoders |
|---|---|---|
| C424 | — | TCS T1 |
| C630 | — | TCS T1 |
| RSC14 | — | TCS T1 |
Trix HO Scale
| Locomotive | Sound decoders | Non-sound decoders |
|---|---|---|
| 4-8-8-4 Big Boy | — | Digitrax DZ123PS, Digitrax DN166PS, Digitrax DN136PS, Digitrax DZ146PS, Digitrax DZ126PS, Digitrax DH127P, ESU LokPilot 5 59620, NCE D13WP |
Tyco HO Scale
| Locomotive | Sound decoders | Non-sound decoders |
|---|---|---|
| 521 Streamlined Lighted Passenger Coach | — | TCS FL2 |
| Alco Century 430 | — | TCS T1 |
| Alco Century 630 | — | TCS T1 |
| F9A | — | TCS T1 |
| Plymouth Switcher | — | TCS T1 |
United HO Scale
| Locomotive | Sound decoders | Non-sound decoders |
|---|---|---|
| Brass 2-10-2 Steam | — | TCS M1 |
Walthers / Life-Like Proto HO Scale
Wrenn HO Scale
| Locomotive | Sound decoders | Non-sound decoders |
|---|---|---|
| Duchess Class LMS | — | TCS T1 |
OO Scale DCC decoders 14 locomotives · 1 manufacturers
Bachmann OO Scale
S Scale DCC decoders 88 locomotives · 10 manufacturers
American Flyer S Scale
| Locomotive | Sound decoders | Non-sound decoders |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel 1 Motor | — | — |
| Diesel 2 Motors | — | — |
| Steam | — | — |
American Models S Scale
| Locomotive | Sound decoders | Non-sound decoders |
|---|---|---|
| ALCO RS-11 (Diesel) | SoundTraxx TSU-2200, SoundTraxx BLU-2200 | — |
| ATSF Northern | — | — |
| Baldwin | — | Digitrax DH127D |
| E8 | — | Digitrax DH127D |
| F40PH | — | Digitrax DH127D |
| FA2 | — | Digitrax DH127D |
| FM Trainmaster | — | Digitrax DH127D |
| FP7 | — | Digitrax DH127D |
| GG1 | — | Digitrax DH127D |
| GP18 | — | Digitrax DH127D |
| GP35 | — | Digitrax DH127D |
| GP9 | — | Digitrax DH127D |
| Hudson | — | — |
| PA/PB | — | — |
| PRR K4 | — | — |
| RS3 | — | Digitrax DH127D |
| SD60 | — | Digitrax DH127D |
| U25B | — | Digitrax DH127D |
| USRA Pacific | — | — |
Omnicon Models S Scale
| Locomotive | Sound decoders | Non-sound decoders |
|---|---|---|
| 2-8-0 Consolidation | — | Digitrax DH127D |
| 4-6-0 Ten Wheeler | — | Digitrax DH127D |
| RDC | — | — |
Overland Models S Scale
| Locomotive | Sound decoders | Non-sound decoders |
|---|---|---|
| 2-8-0 Camelback | — | Digitrax DH127D |
| 4-8-4 FEF | — | — |
| 4-8-4 GS4 | — | — |
| Alco S Series | — | Digitrax DH127D |
| Assorted E units | — | Digitrax DH127D |
| Assorted F units | — | Digitrax DH127D |
| GP38 | — | — |
| RS32 | — | Digitrax DH127D |
| SD40 | — | — |
| SD50 | — | — |
| SD60 | — | — |
| USRA 0-8-0 | — | Digitrax DH127D |
| USRA Mikado | — | Digitrax DH127D |
| USRA Pacific | — | — |
PBL S Scale
| Locomotive | Sound decoders | Non-sound decoders |
|---|---|---|
| 55-Ton 2-Truck Shay (Steam) | SoundTraxx TSU-2200, SoundTraxx BLU-2200 | — |
| 80-Ton 3-Truck Shay (Steam) | SoundTraxx TSU-2200, SoundTraxx BLU-2200 | — |
| ALCO K-28 2-8-2 (Steam) | SoundTraxx TSU-2200, SoundTraxx BLU-2200 | — |
| Baldwin K-27 2-8-2 (Steam) | SoundTraxx TSU-2200, SoundTraxx BLU-2200 | — |
| Baldwin K-36 2-8-2 (Steam) | SoundTraxx TSU-2200, SoundTraxx BLU-2200 | — |
| Baldwin K-37 2-8-2 (Steam) | SoundTraxx TSU-2200, SoundTraxx BLU-2200 | — |
| D&RGW C-16 2-8-0 (Steam) | SoundTraxx TSU-2200, SoundTraxx BLU-2200 | — |
| D&RGW C-17 2-8-0 (Steam) | SoundTraxx TSU-2200, SoundTraxx BLU-2200 | — |
| D&RGW C-18 2-8-0 (Steam) | SoundTraxx TSU-2200, SoundTraxx BLU-2200 | — |
| D&RGW C-19 2-8-0 (Steam) | SoundTraxx TSU-2200, SoundTraxx BLU-2200 | — |
| Pacific Coast Shay (Steam) | SoundTraxx TSU-2200, SoundTraxx BLU-2200 | — |
| SP Ten Wheeler 4-6-0 (Steam) | SoundTraxx TSU-2200, SoundTraxx BLU-2200 | — |
| W.S.L. Heisler (Steam) | SoundTraxx TSU-2200, SoundTraxx BLU-2200 | — |
Rex S Scale
| Locomotive | Sound decoders | Non-sound decoders |
|---|---|---|
| All Models w/ Can Motors | — | Digitrax DH127D |
| All Models w/ Open Frame Motors | — | Digitrax DH127D |
River Raisin S Scale
| Locomotive | Sound decoders | Non-sound decoders |
|---|---|---|
| 2-8-2 | — | — |
| Budd Shovelnose | — | Digitrax DH127D |
| E8/9 | — | — |
| EMC FT-A | — | Digitrax DH127D |
| EMC FT-B | — | Digitrax DH127D |
| GE 44 Tonner | — | Digitrax DH127D |
| SD7 | — | — |
| SD9 | — | — |
| SP 0-6-0 | — | Digitrax DH127D |
| SP 2-10-2 | — | Digitrax DH127D |
| SP 4-8-2 | — | Digitrax DH127D |
| UP Gas Turbine | — | — |
| USRA 0-6-0 | — | Digitrax DH127D |
S Helper Service S Scale
| Locomotive | Sound decoders | Non-sound decoders |
|---|---|---|
| 2-8-0 Consolidation (Steam) | SoundTraxx TSU-2200, SoundTraxx BLU-2200 | — |
| B&O 2-8-0 | — | — |
| EMD F7 (Diesel) | SoundTraxx TSU-2200, SoundTraxx BLU-2200 | — |
| EMD NW2 (Diesel) | SoundTraxx TSU-2200, SoundTraxx BLU-2200 | Digitrax DH127P |
| EMD Phase II F3 (Diesel) | SoundTraxx TSU-2200, SoundTraxx BLU-2200 | — |
| EMD SW1 (Diesel) | SoundTraxx TSU-2200, SoundTraxx BLU-2200 | Digitrax DH127P |
| EMD SW8 (Diesel) | SoundTraxx TSU-2200, SoundTraxx BLU-2200 | Digitrax DH127P |
| EMD SW9 (Diesel) | SoundTraxx TSU-2200, SoundTraxx BLU-2200 | Digitrax DH127P |
| F3A | — | — |
| F3B | — | — |
| F7A | — | — |
| F7B | — | — |
Southwind S Scale
| Locomotive | Sound decoders | Non-sound decoders |
|---|---|---|
| 2-8-8-4 EM1 | — | — |
| 4-4-2 Atlantic | — | Digitrax DH127D |
| 4-8-4 Niagara | — | — |
| 4-8-8-2 Cab Forward | — | — |
| Consolidation | — | Digitrax DH127D |
Sunset S Scale
| Locomotive | Sound decoders | Non-sound decoders |
|---|---|---|
| 2-6-6-2 Challenger | — | — |
| 4-8-8-4 Big Boy | — | — |
| GP7 | — | — |
| GP9 | — | — |
O Scale DCC decoders 22 locomotives · 5 manufacturers
Atlas O Scale
| Locomotive | Sound decoders | Non-sound decoders |
|---|---|---|
| RS3 (Diesel) | SoundTraxx TSU-4400, SoundTraxx BLU-4408 | — |
| U23B | TCS WOW501-Diesel | — |
Bachmann O Scale
| Locomotive | Sound decoders | Non-sound decoders |
|---|---|---|
| 0-4-0 Gas-Mechanical Davenport (Diesel/Rail Bus) | SoundTraxx TSU-1100 | — |
| 2-6-0 Mogul (Steam) | SoundTraxx TSU-2200, SoundTraxx BLU-2200 | — |
| 2-6-6-2 Articulated (Steam) | SoundTraxx TSU-2200, SoundTraxx BLU-2200 | — |
| 28-Ton Class B Climax (Steam) | SoundTraxx TSU-1100 | — |
| 4-4-0 American (Steam) | SoundTraxx TSU-2200, SoundTraxx BLU-2200 | — |
| Baldwin 4-6-0 (Steam) | SoundTraxx TSU-2200, SoundTraxx BLU-2200 | — |
| Baldwin Forney 2-4-4 (Steam) | SoundTraxx TSU-1100 | — |
| Baldwin Outside Frame 2-8-0 (Steam) | SoundTraxx TSU-2200, SoundTraxx BLU-2200 | — |
| Goose Rail Truck (Diesel/Rail Bus) | SoundTraxx TSU-1100 | — |
| ON30 Mogul | — | TCS MC2 |
| Porter 0-4-0 (Steam) | SoundTraxx TSU-1100 | — |
| Porter 0-4-2 (Steam) | SoundTraxx TSU-1100 | — |
| T-Boiler 2-Truck Shay (Steam) | SoundTraxx TSU-1100 | — |
Korea Brass O Scale
| Locomotive | Sound decoders | Non-sound decoders |
|---|---|---|
| U25C | TCS WOW101-KA-Diesel | — |
Precision Scale/Mountain Model Imports O Scale
| Locomotive | Sound decoders | Non-sound decoders |
|---|---|---|
| Baldwin K-27 2-8-2 (Mountain Model Imports) | SoundTraxx TSU-2200, SoundTraxx BLU-2200 | — |
| Baldwin K-36 2-8-2 (Mountain Model Imports) | SoundTraxx TSU-2200, SoundTraxx BLU-2200 | — |
| Baldwin K-37 2-8-2 (Mountain Model Imports) | SoundTraxx TSU-2200, SoundTraxx BLU-2200 | — |
| D&RGW C-19 2-8-0 (Mountain Model Imports) | SoundTraxx TSU-2200, SoundTraxx BLU-2200 | — |
| D&RGW K-28 2-8-2 (Mountain Model Imports) | SoundTraxx TSU-2200, SoundTraxx BLU-2200 | — |
U.S. Hobbies O Scale
| Locomotive | Sound decoders | Non-sound decoders |
|---|---|---|
| 4-4-0 (Diesel) | SoundTraxx TSU-4400, SoundTraxx BLU-4408 | — |
G / Large Scale DCC decoders 17 locomotives · 6 manufacturers
Accucraft G / Large Scale
| Locomotive | Sound decoders | Non-sound decoders |
|---|---|---|
| K27 Makado (Steam) | SoundTraxx TSU-4400, SoundTraxx BLU-4408 | — |
Aristocraft G / Large Scale
| Locomotive | Sound decoders | Non-sound decoders |
|---|---|---|
| Alco FA-1 | — | — |
| Diesels with Dual Motors per Truck | — | — |
| Diesels with Single Motor per Truck | — | — |
| RDC | — | — |
| RS-3 RDC SD45 | — | — |
| SD45 | — | — |
Bachmann G / Large Scale
| Locomotive | Sound decoders | Non-sound decoders |
|---|---|---|
| All | — | — |
| Spectrum 4-4-0 (Steam) | SoundTraxx TSU-4400, SoundTraxx BLU-4408 | — |
| Spectrum C-19 (Steam) | SoundTraxx TSU-4400, SoundTraxx BLU-4408 | — |
| Spectrum D&RG - RATON 2-6-0 (Steam) | SoundTraxx TSU-4400, SoundTraxx BLU-4408 | — |
| Spectrum K-27 (Steam) | SoundTraxx TSU-4400, SoundTraxx BLU-4408 | — |
| Standard Line 4-6-0 (Steam) | SoundTraxx TSU-4400, SoundTraxx BLU-4408 | — |
Heartland G / Large Scale
| Locomotive | Sound decoders | Non-sound decoders |
|---|---|---|
| All | — | — |
LGB G / Large Scale
| Locomotive | Sound decoders | Non-sound decoders |
|---|---|---|
| All | — | — |
USA Trains G / Large Scale
| Locomotive | Sound decoders | Non-sound decoders |
|---|---|---|
| Big Boy (Steam) | SoundTraxx TSU-4400, SoundTraxx BLU-4408 | — |
| K27 Makado (Steam) | SoundTraxx TSU-4400, SoundTraxx BLU-4408 | — |
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DCC decoder FAQ
What is a DCC decoder selector?
A decoder selector matches your locomotive to the DCC decoders that fit it. Pick your scale, the locomotive's manufacturer and the model, and the selector lists the plug-in or hard-wired decoders that Digitrax, SoundTraxx and TCS recommend for it, with links to their install guides. Where the model's socket is clear, it also shows matching ESU LokSound and LokPilot and NCE decoders.
How do I know which DCC decoder fits my locomotive?
Start with the model: manufacturer, locomotive type and roughly when it was made, because the same locomotive can change between production runs. Search for it above. If it is not listed, take the shell off and see what is inside: an 8-pin, 9-pin, 21-pin, Next18, PluX or E24 socket, a light board that a drop-in decoder replaces, or plain wires. Then choose a decoder with that interface that fits the space.
What does DCC Ready mean?
A DCC Ready locomotive runs on DC out of the box but has a socket or board designed to take a decoder, so the install is usually plug-and-play. A DCC-equipped or DCC Sound locomotive already has a decoder. A locomotive without DCC Ready wiring can still be converted with a hard-wired decoder.
Should I choose a sound or non-sound decoder?
A non-sound (motor) decoder gives you digital control of speed, direction and lights. A sound decoder adds prime mover or steam sounds, horn or whistle, bell and more, but it needs room for a speaker. Many sound decoders such as SoundTraxx Tsunami2 and TCS WOWSound come in versions made for a specific locomotive.
What is the difference between 8-pin, 21-pin, Next18, PluX and E24?
They are standard decoder plugs (NMRA/NEM interfaces). The 8-pin plug is common in older HO and some N scale models. 21-pin (MTC21) is common in newer HO models and has more function outputs. Next18 is a compact socket used in newer N scale and small HO locomotives. PluX22, PluX16 and PluX12 are European standard sockets found in more and more HO models, and E24 is a newer compact socket used in some new N scale models. Match the decoder to the socket in your locomotive, or use a wired decoder with a harness.
My locomotive is not in the list. What now?
Manufacturers keep adding models, so check back. In the meantime, look at the socket or board inside the locomotive and use the interface guide on this page, or contact us with the model name and a photo with the shell off and we will help you pick a decoder.
Can you install and program the decoder for me?
Yes. Iron Planet Hobbies installs and programs DCC decoders, sound and non-sound. Contact us with your locomotive's manufacturer and model to get started.
Where does this decoder information come from?
From the decoder selectors and installation guides that Digitrax, SoundTraxx and TCS publish. We combine them in one place and match each recommended decoder to our store so you can see price and stock. ESU and NCE do not publish a selector, so we list their decoders only where those guides show which socket the model has, matched by that socket (8-pin, 21-pin, Next18 or 6-pin). Where we know a whole product line's socket, we add the models we carry: every Rapido HO locomotive uses a 21-pin (MTC21) socket, so any 21-pin decoder fits. Always confirm with your locomotive's manual before you install.
Decoder recommendations are compiled from the published decoder selectors and installation guides of Digitrax, SoundTraxx and Train Control Systems (TCS), last checked October 29, 2026, plus Iron Planet Hobbies' own socket notes (Rapido HO = 21-pin). Product names and part numbers belong to their manufacturers. Production changes can affect fit, so confirm with your locomotive's manual before you install.