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USA-Trains Drop-In™ Decoders
Locomotive Specific and Easy To Install

CVP's AirWire900 Ready-To-Go Drop-InsTM Decoders with XDRIVE

The new Drop-In decoders are carefully designed to make AirWire installation as easy as possible. The Drop-Ins take advantage of the locomotive's existing wiring, connectors and lighting. Not only does the Drop-In exactly fit the inside dimensions of specific locomotives, it uses the exact same number and type of connectors, plugs and sockets to match the locomotive's internal motor, lights and smoke generator wiring. Installation has never been easier.

Simple, effortless hookup with matching sockets for locomotive lighting and smoke generator connectors

Matching socket for Phoenix P8 Sound Module

Improved sound system operation with programmable automatic horn shutoff

Double the number of available frequencies when using the AirWire T6000 wireless throttle

Many spectacular lighting effects built in

120 Watts of supersonic silent motor drive with two different cruise control modes

Built-in safety timeout for smoke generator provides longer life for smoke generator

Built-in charging jack, switches and battery fuse means freedom from having to locate these essential items

Includes all cables and plugs for battery and optional smart charger connections

Includes complete and detailed locomotive disassembly procedure for easy installation

Shown below is a USA-Trains SD70 with the Drop-In installed and wired to our recommended Lithium battery pack. The SD70 Drop-In designed to precisely fit the USA-Trains SD70 locomotive and uses all of the original factory wiring. Only a few of the many features and capabilities are shown. For more details, download the Installation Guide and the Users Guide using the links below.
CVP's AirWire900 Ready-To-Go Drop-InsTM Decoders with XDRIVE

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New Sound Module Option With XDRIVE

The Drop-Ins were originally designed to use the Phoenix P8 sound module. However, with the addition of the new XDRIVE board, you can now use a different vendor's sound decoder. Any NMRA-DCC compliant sound decoder can be used although Soundtraxx and TCS are recommended. The XDRIVE comes complete with the required plug-in harness along with a cable to connect to the sound decoder. Fits all Drop-Ins except the S4.

If your Drop-In is an S4, be sure to get the XDRIVES4 version. It uses a different harness configuration. The price is the same.

Part# Description
XDRIVE......Drop-In External DCC Decoder Driver
with Standard Harness and Connectors
XDRIVES.....Drop-In External DCC Decoder Driver
with S4 Harness and Connectors

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Easy To Understand Installation Guides
	Written for specific locomotive brands and models Full color, high quality, bound booklet with each decoder Step-by-step instructions written for first-timers Detailed diagrams simplify explanations Easy to follow locomotive disassembly instructions Full color photographs for easier understanding Tips and hints from the professionals for superb results Simple checkout procedure insures proper installation Download a copy and see for yourself To minimize file size and download time, the installation manuals are of a lower resolution than the actual printed manual that comes with each Drop-In decoder. These files are also set up for double-sided printing. If you print double sided, and then fold the resultant stack of paper in half, the booklet pages will be in the proper order. Otherwise, print single sided, cut the pages apart and put them in order using the page number shown on each page.
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Drop-In Decoder Installation Manuals: Each unique locomotive chassis has its own installation manual. All "Drop-In" decoders are shipped with a full color, high resolution installation manual. This manual is written for the current production chassis and describes how to disassemble the locomotive, and install both the Drop-In decoder and the sound decoder. Part# Description GP7-9.......Drop-In Decoder For USA-Trains GP7 or GP9 PAB.........Drop-In Decoder for USA-Trains PA/PB S4..........Drop-In Decoder for USA-Trains S4 GP38........Drop-In Decoder for USA-Trains GP38-2 F3..........Drop-In Decoder for USA-Trains F3A/B and F7A/B GP30........Drop-In Decoder for USA-Trains GP30 NW2.........Drop-In Decoder for USA-Trains NW2 SD40........Drop-In Decoder for USA-Trains SD40-2 SD70........Drop-In Decoder for USA-Trains SD70MAC XDRIVE......Drop-In External DCC Decoder Driver with Standard Harness and Connectors XDRIVES.....Drop-In External DCC Decoder Driver with S4 Harness and Connectors
USA-Trains Drop-In Installation Guides Click on the download button to save the manuals to your computer.
App Notes and Tips

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Drop-In Users Guide For Fine-Tuning Loco Performance

Used for all Drop-In Decoders

High quality, bound booklet comes with each decoder

Step-by-step instructions written for first-timers

Simplified "Quick-Start" gets you going in a hurry

Easy to follow instructions for all of the decoder features

Fine-tune locomotive performance for silky smooth operation

Select and apply exciting lighting effects

Change options and selections at any time

Includes blank worksheets to record your favorite settings

Simple and concise explanations for all features and options

Includes preferred settings for Phoenix P8 sound module

The Drop-In Users Guide download file is set up for double-sided printing. If you print double sided, and then fold the resultant stack of paper in half, the booklet pages will be in the proper order. Otherwise, print single sided, cut the pages apart and put them in order using the page number shown on each page.

New USA-Trains Drop-In User Guide
GP7/9, PA/B, S4, F3 and GP38

Prices listed are suggested list price. Prices do not include shipping or handling.
All prices subject to change without notice. Suitable for sale in North and South America, and Japan.

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