KATO Current Pre-Order SD40-2 DC - Is Chassis Already Machined for a Decoder

[Ogden Rails]

Is the chassis for the subject loco (Analog/DC version), supplied already machined for a Decoder for install by a customer?

Thanks,
John Colliver
Australia

[GM50 4164]

According to Kato's website it is. I haven't heard if the frame is different from the last run but it will take a drop in decoder.

[milw156]

Even the original run of the 40-2's was DCC ready, however the SD40's that appeared several years before were not. TCS, ESU(sound), and Digitrax, off hand, all make drop in decoders for these units.

[jagged ben]

Is the chassis for the subject loco (Analog/DC version), supplied already machined for a Decoder for install by a customer?

Thanks,
John Colliver
Australia

Yes.

[Ogden Rails]

Thanks to all for the replies.
What would be the most suitable ESU Loksound decoder to use?

[milw156]

58741, Loksound micro DCC direct Kato