Walthers Locomotives

Our thanks go to Digitrax operator Aksel Suarez of Chesapeake, Virginia for sending this tip on how to install a Digitrax decoder in the Walthers GP15, called by some prototype railroaders a "Geepette" or "Cheep Geep". Use a DH165A0 decoder to replace the existing light board. Remove the plastic clips that hold the wires to the light board. Once the light board has been removed, place a piece of electrical tape on the metal frame to isolate the decoder from the frame and prevent a short circuit. The wires on the locomotive to the motor and lights do not follow ...