Kato SD70ACe with Keep Alive® | Installation Companion

Welcome to another N Scale Keep Alive® Installation Tutorial. Follow along step-by-step and learn how to install a TCS K1D4 decoder into an N-scale diesel with a Keep Alive® device! This demonstration made use of the newly-released UP 4141 SD70ACe unit by Kato. This tutorial is half the length of our last SD70ACe installation and filled with details and tips for performing a bulletproof installation that will last the test of time.
For years, N Scale modelers have been looking for a solution to rough and dirty track that interrupts locomotive power. TCS' new miniaturized KA1 and KA2 devices are the perfect fit for many N scale locomotives! Learn More about Keep Alive® Devices: tcsdcc.com/keep...
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Purchase TCS Keep Alive® Devices here: tcsdcc.com/Zen/....
Soldering Tips and Tricks: tcsdcc.com/wire...
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Shown in this video:
TCS KA1 Keep Alive® Device: tcsdcc.com/1454
TCS K1D4-NC Decoder: tcsdcc.com/1318
Kapton Tape: tcsdcc.com/node...
Kester "44" rosin core, SN63PB37, .015" diameter, part number 24-6337-0007.
This can be ordered from Techni-Tool under Techni-Tool part number 488SO157 www.techni-tool...
Recorded and edited by Stephen Koffel for TCS. tcsdcc.com/vid...

[@cg7494]

Thank you Stephen, excellent tutorial. The only request I would make would be to see a couple stills or a few seconds of video of the Dremel tool work that's required. I would like to see what bit was used in the tool and how much of the frame was actually removed to fit the KA1. Other wise, perfection Sir.

[@ronvanhoose2130]

That was great especially the part where the locomotives rolling on the grass

[@marksawyer5299]

Thanks Dan! Once again I ask if you are going to show us specifically where to solder these keep alive's to what pad on each TCS decoder. Looking fir guidance for the 15-20 CN-GP installs. Thanks

[@brianwhitaker1171]

Just curious why you needed to disassemble the loco to use the dremel tool?

[@SFCRambo60]

It would have been nice to take a marker and show what needs to be ground down. A before and after shot would have been nice also.

[@shemp308]

I gave a thumbs up! For the video work. However there is absolutely NOT A Chance in !!!! I would buy a brand new Kato and start grinding away at the Chassis. I see a lot of very disappointed buyers who buy what they think is a nice little Engine only to find a someone's bad hacked up junk.