Description
The NCE 5240156 D16MTC NMRA 21-Pin 8-Function Decoder is the D16MTC — NCE's HO 21-pin MTC (21PNEM) direct-plug decoder with eight function outputs, full European / US function-output options, and decoder programming lock.
What it does: Direct plug-in to HO locos equipped with the 21-pin MTC plug. Silent Running™ torque-compensated motor drive. All eight function outputs have lighting-effect generators (15 effects selectable). Outputs 5–8 can be set to either EU logic-level or US full-power mode. Includes a decoder programming lock for protecting programmed CVs from accidental writes.
- Scale: HO
- Form factor: 21-pin MTC (21PNEM) direct plug
- Dimensions: 23 × 16 × 4.7 mm (0.900 × 0.615 × 0.180 in)
- Motor current: 0.75 A continuous / 1.2 A stall
- Function outputs: 8 (with 15 lighting effects each)
- F5–F8 modes: EU logic or US full-power (selectable)
- Programming lock: Built in
- NCE part: 5240156 (Walthers 524-156)
About NCE: NCE Corporation (USA) — a leading manufacturer of NMRA-compliant DCC systems, mobile decoders, accessory decoders, and automation electronics. NCE products are renowned for the Pro Cab and Power Cab throttles, the rugged D-series mobile decoders (D13 / D408 / D16), the Switch-It / Switch8 / Snap-It family of accessory decoders for stationary turnout control, the BD20 block detector, and a full cab bus / booster / circuit-breaker ecosystem. Most NCE products are also fully compatible with other NMRA DCC systems.
In stock at Oakville Model Trains Depot.

