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Proto 2000 E7 Locomotive
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479 2,000 horse power EMD E7s were built from 1945 to 1949. Except for the non-slanted nose, they were almost identical to the E6.
These Life-Like models come DCC ready. While this makes decoder installation very easy, there are some alternatives some people may want to consider if the model has a Mars light. Not all models have a Mars light, so there's no need to consider anything else except simply plugging the decoder of your choice into the provided NMRA socket. If the loco has a Mars light, you have two choices: use the Mars light as it came from the factory, or re-wire it to use the decoder's Mars light simulation.
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Decoder Selection
Any decoder with an NMRA plug that will fit in the 1.25" long decoder pocket and provide 1-amp of current will do. We have several different decoders that fit this description. Note that the direct (integral) plug decoders won't work without modification or additions, so they are not listed.

If you need a decoder with the Mars light effect, be sure to avoid those listed below that do not have it. Likewise, if you plan to hard-wire the bulb to the harness, you should get a decoder that also has the JST connector - this doesn't matter so much if you use the 2-pin connector on the bulb to the harness.

D-DH163P7
6-Function Decoder, Torque Compensation, SuperSonic Drive, NMRA Plug on 5.5-Inch OS Harness
MSRP Loy's Price    
. 1-4  $28.00
5+
mixed
$26.00
TCS-T4XP7
4-Function Decoder, Dither, Quiet Drive, NMRA Plug on 5.5-Inch OS Harness
MSRP Loy's Price SOLD OUT
. 1-4  $28.00
5+
mixed
$26.00
TCS-T5XP7
5-Function Decoder, Dither, Quiet Drive, NMRA Plug on 5.5-Inch OS Harnesss
MSRP Loy's Price    
. 1-4  $28.00
5+
mixed
$26.00
NCE-D15SRP7
5-Function Decoder, Kick Start, Silent Running, NMRA Plug on 5.5-Inch OS Harness
MSRP Loy's Price SOLD OUT
.  1-4  $28.00
5+
mixed
$26.00
Decoder Selection: Small Parts You May Need or Want
GOW Grain-of-Wheat Bulb Loy's Price SOLD OUT
1-4  $1.00
Pkg. of 10 $8.50
Pkg. of 20 $15.00
810012/
TU012
2-Pin General Purpose Micro-Connector Set MSRP Loy's Price SOLD OUT
$3.50 $3.00

Shipping & Handling is $3.50 for the first decoder, 50¢ for each additional decoder up to a $7.50 maximum. When ordered with other items, S&H is 10% with a $3.50 minimum and $7.50 maximum.

Decoder Installation
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Sound Equipment Selection
140068/
TU-Y
Owner's Manual for all LC Sound Decoders MSRP Loy's Price    
. $5.00*
810054/
TU054
1-Inch Round Speaker MSRP Loy's Price SOLD OUT
$9.95 $8.00
TU110 Plastic enclosure kit for 1-inch round speaker MSRP Loy's Price SOLD OUT
$3.00 $2.40
LS-112 Micro Oval Speaker MSRP Loy's Price SOLD OUT
. $8.00
* Manuals with the price marked with an asterisk (*) are free when ordered on the same invoice with the related sound decoder. All manuals are available free for the downloading from the Throttle Up! (SoundTraxx) web site.

Shipping & Handling is $5.00 for a sound decoder and speaker alone. If ordered with other items S&H is $7.50 for everything.

Installation Service
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Installation is available from Larry Eyman at Papa's Trains; you may send a message to him at lareyman@hotmail.com
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