Last Updated: 27 November 2024
N Gauge DCC Decoders
Some manufacturers make great DCC decoders that are small enough for use in N Gauge locos. Below is a list of ones we regularly use for carrying out DCC conversions on both customers and our own locos. This list is based on years of experience regarding reliability, value for money and robustness in normal use, as well as size. Click the download icon to download the decoder manual and CV programming guide.
| Decoder | Length (mm) | Width (mm) | Thickness (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doehler & Haass PD05A 2nd Gen | 5.2 | 8.0 | 2.5 |
| ESU LokPilot 5 Micro (6-pin) | 8.0 | 7.0 | 2.9 |
| ESU LokPilot 5 Micro (8 Pin / Hard Wired) | 8.0 | 7.0 | 2.9 |
| Zimo MX616 | 8.0 | 8.0 | 2.4 |
| Zimo MX615 | 8.2 | 5.7 | 2.0 |
| Doehler & Haass PD10MU-3 | 8.5 | 11.7 | 1.8 |
| Dapol Imperium 5 | 10.0 | 8.4 | 2.8 |
| Lenz Silver Mini+ (6-pin / Wired) | 10.6 | 7.5 | 2.6 |
| Tran DCX75 (CTelektronik) | 11.0 | 7.2 | 1.4 |
| Zimo MN140 | 12.0 | 8.6 | 2.3 |
| Zimo MN170 | 12.0 | 8.6 | 2.5 |
| Gaugemaster Ruby DCC92 | 12.0 | 10.0 | 3.0 |
| ESU LokPilot 5 Micro (Next18) | 13.0 | 9.2 | 2.9 |
| Dapol Imperium 4 | 14.0 | 8.5 | 2.8 |
| Bachmann 36-558A | 14.0 | 9.0 | 2.0 |
| ESU LokSound 5 Micro (8 Pin / Next18 / Wired) | 21.0 | 10.0 | 2.9 |
We do not recommend any decoders made by Lais. Gaugemaster Ruby decoders are not considered suitable for Minitrix conversions.