Stationary Decoder Comparison

by Larry Maier

03/12/2004 - Added reviews for NCE Snap-it, NCE Switch-Kat, Lenz LS150 and Team Digital SMD-2.

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• Intro and Test Loads
• Feature Comparison
• Summary Recommendations
• Team Digital SMD8
• Digitrax DS52 Stationary Decoder
• Digitrax DS44 Quad Stationary Decoder
• Digitrax DS54 Quad Stationary Decoder
• Lenz LS100 Digital Plus Accessory Decoder
• Lenz LS150
• NCE Snap-It
• NCE Switch-It (also covered by an earlier Tony’s article)
• NCE Switch-Kat
• Team Digital SMD2
• Wangrow Electronic SM-104 Stationary Decoder (not in production)
• EZ DCC low and high Amp stationary decoders (pending)

See also Don Fiehmann's "Navigating the Stationary Decoder and Switch Machine Jungle", a quick reference resource for users.