L1D4 Decoder

L1D4 Decoder

The L1D4 is a N-scale drop-in decoder which has been designed for Life Like and Walthers Proto locomotives. Examples include the following:

Life Like:
GP20
GP60

Walthers (Proto):
GP20
GP38-2

See the installation pages on the TCS web site for a full list of compatible engines!

Note: The L1D4 has copper tabs installed which slip over the motor contacts on the locomotive.

• 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.
• RailCom®: This feature allows the decoder to talk to the command station. RailCom supports expansion for new features.
• Variable Momentum: Allows you to make custom acceleration and deceleration curves.
• LED Support: This product does not require external resistors when connecting LED's.
• 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.
• Interface Type: Drop-In
• Dimensions (L x W x H): 2.059" x 0.349" x 0.132" or 52.3mm x 8.87mm x 3.35mm
• Scale: N Scale
• Continuous/Peak: 1.0/2.0 Amp
• Total Functions: 4
• Function Rating: 80 mA
• LED Outputs: 4
• Onboard LEDs: 2