Ard Lochan Posted June 21, 2020 Share Posted June 21, 2020 Am I correct in assuming that I need a points decoder to operate Gaugemaster GMP-20D digital points with Railmaster/Elite? As I have just over 100 points it would require lots of boxes, Regards, Ard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrissaf Posted June 21, 2020 Share Posted June 21, 2020 Am I correct in assuming that I need a points decoder to operate Gaugemaster GMP-20D digital points with RailMaster/Elite?.The product code is GMC-PM20D not GMP-20D ... took me some time to track down the correct product on the GM website..You do not need an additional DCC Accessory Decoder in addition to the GMC-PM20D product. The GMC-PM20D product as supplied includes its own 'DCC Decoder' as part of the product. The included decoder also happens to be a 'Self Learning' decoder which means that it should integrate flawlessly with RailMaster/Elite will minimal configuration..The decoder is of an open PCB style design that has two pre-drilled mounting holes. Thus the decoder is mounted under the base-board fairly close to the point location [within the length of the included 3 way cable harness]..PM20D Decoder ... note the self learning 'Run / Set' switch in the bottom right hand corner./media/tinymce_upload/91f586e2e109ad4beae249c0376ba48e.jpg.The actual operating mechanism of the PM20D is 'surface mounted' so in my personal view rather unsightly..Gaugemaster also do the PM10D which is a classic under-board mounted point motor. This PM10D also has the same 'self learning' DCC Decoder as used by the PM20D, but this time pre-mounted directly to the motor. The PM10D is also CHEAPER than the PM20D..Gaugemaster PM10D./media/tinymce_upload/fe0bd08a880a3498765c4eb0ad0ea802.jpg. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
96RAF Posted June 21, 2020 Share Posted June 21, 2020 Even the cheap one is over expensive in my view. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ard Lochan Posted June 21, 2020 Author Share Posted June 21, 2020 Thank you Chris/RAF, Due to my disabilities I am not able to do underboard mounting, Much as I would like to, Besides I got a good deal on forty of these for a tenner each, Regards, Ard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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