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Hobby Trax USA DCC Spike Busters

By Cody Grivno | July 31, 2025

These devices help prevent corruption of signals on a DCC bus

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Hobby Trax USA DCC Spike Busters

Price: Two-pack, $6.99

Manufacturer: Hobby Trax USA, 1237 Victoria Ave., No. 310, Oxnard, CA 93035; 518-727-2009; hobbytrax.us

Color photo green printed-circuit boards with screw terminals and two pins on white background

Hobby Trax USA DCC Spike Busters features:

  • All-new surface-mount design
  • Designed to fit as a pair to the ends of a Digital Command Control bus (no more than two are needed, regardless layout size)
  • Easy to wire
  • Helps stabilize DCC signals between the controller and locomotive, which in turn can lead to more reliable operations
  • Includes written, illustrated installation manual with three sample wiring diagrams
  • Maximum rated power 3A (suitable for all Digital Command Control controllers without power boosters)
  • Overall size: 1-1/4″ x 5/8″ x 3/4″
  • Supplied with pins for direct connection to Hobby Trax USA Hydra DCC Bus Bars (sold separately); can also be wired direct to Digital Command Control bus

Release date: Available now

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