HO Scale DCC Installation

HOW TO: Install a DCC Decoder in an Athearn RTR HO Scale Locomotive

This is video, I show a step-by-step how to install a DCC decoder into an Athearn Ready-To-Run HO Scale SD40-2 Locomotive. This tutorial applies to all Athearn HO Scale Ready-To-Run series locomotives. Whether you're new to DCC, or upgrading your first locomotive, this video covers everything from removing the shell, installing the decoder, and ...

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