Lenz is finally releasing a high Amp version of their Gold Series decoders.
Here is a copy of their announcement.
Gold Maxi Decoder
MSRP $79.95. Tony's
Outdoor operation with DCC has always been a challenge because of
dirty track. This is now a thing of the past! Our Gold series Maxi
decoder usurers in a whole new world or operations potential for O
scale and Large Scale users.
We are pleased to introduce our long awaited Gold Maxi decoder.
The Gold Maxi is currently in production and will be shipped to
dealers in late March 2006.
Features include:
- Precision silent back emf control that can be tailored to the
needs of the locomotive. Provides exceptional smooth control.
- USB - screw terminal connections to an external power module
provides the ability to detect the DCC signal even on dirty
track. We will provide a "Power -3" module later in the Spring and
also provide instructions for optional user installed battery backup.
- 8 function outputs with special lighting effects
- RailCom support for both address and data transmission. (our
implementation of NMRA Bi directional)
- 3 Amp continuous load without heat sync (optional heat sync can
be installed for greater current capacity)
- Short and overload protected so can handle a hard stall of over 6
Amps!
- SUSI sound interface for plug in sound or function module.
- Reed control input for optional automatic stopping.
- All the advanced NMRA DCC features you have come to expect in
our Gold Series decoders.
BR 66 HO Steam locomotive with sound
MSRP $275.00
Shipping to Dealers in
February 2006
The BR66 is the first locomotive with built-in RailCom and USP for exceptional performance even on dirty track.
The model will be available with the operating numbers (66 001 and 66 002). The following features can be used in both DC and DCC operation:
- High Frequency Load control
- Constant, lighting on all lamps
- Remote bell
- Remote whistle (both long and short)
Other details:
- 5-channel precision motor
- Flywheel
- Spring buffers
- NEM coupler pocket
- RP25 wheels
