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Allegheny

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Proto Design Labs?
« on: September 30, 2025, 12:59:22 AM »
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Has anyone used Proto Design Labs internal decoders for Kato #6 or #4 n-scale Unitrack turnouts?  While looking for turnout decoders, I came across a PDL video on installing their internal turnout decoder.  It appears to be pretty straight forward: only manipulating screws, nuts, unsolder/solder two wires, inserting decoder, clipping/trimming some, testing and assigning an address.  The PDL decoders look like a decent product. 
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Re: Proto Design Labs?
« Reply #1 on: September 30, 2025, 11:03:48 PM »
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Yup I have integrated them in to T Trak Modules and love them. grab a few and try them out
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Re: Proto Design Labs?
« Reply #2 on: October 01, 2025, 04:40:58 PM »
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Do these work in the Kato #4 crossovers?
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Re: Proto Design Labs?
« Reply #3 on: October 02, 2025, 09:05:38 AM »
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They make specifically sized decoders for Kato No. 4 and No. 6 turnouts - no one-size-fits-all stuff.  In fact, that is all they make besides the dwarf signals that go with the turnouts if you choost to buy them.
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Re: Proto Design Labs?
« Reply #4 on: October 02, 2025, 02:48:05 PM »
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Thanks for the feedback. 
I posted this question on another forum and was cautioned of a possible stalls/shorts if a locomotive runs against the turnout.
With that caution in mind, I'm going to try some for both #4 and #6 turnouts. 
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