| DCC Topics |
Our first DCC article is found below. As time allows, we will be adding many more DCC articles and tips.
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Soundtraxx GN1000 Board Lighting
A PDF that documents 1.5 volt and LED lighting with the SoundTraxx GN1000.
MTH DCC Compatibility and DCS
Documents the level of compatibility of MTH locomotives with the DCC system and gives an overview of DCS, MTH's Digital Command Control System.
QSI Revolution and Athearn F7 Lighting and Sound Notes
SoundTraxx Tsunami Important Sound Tip - Be sure to set CV 153 (Equalizer) to a value other than zero (the default). A value of 2 is for a medium 1" speaker and works well. The sound will be less robust if the equalizer is not set.
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| LOCOMOTIVE SOUND UPGRADE DOCUMENTATION |
The upgrade components can be purchased here. The instructions are free and made publicly available. We are building easy-to-install sound upgrade kits that will be listed on the website. We also install sound upgrades.
Note: When watching videos on Windows Media Player, you may have to replay after complete download. It may not play correctly during buffering. The videos are recorded in fairly high resolution; they take a while to download.
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| Sound System Installed |
Model |
Description |
Links
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QSI Revolution Installs |
| QSI Revolution-A |
Athearn FP45/F45 |
Installs QSI Revolution-A/G into the Athearn Genesis FP45 and F45 |
PDF
Video
Kit
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QSI Revolution-A
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Tower 55 ES44AC |
Installs QSI Revolution-A Sound and flashing ditch lights in the Tower 55 ES44AC/DC.
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| QSI Revolution |
Kato C44-9W, All Kato HO |
Installs QSI Revolution/Kato into the new Kato C44-9W. Same procedure for all Kato sound friendly diesels. |
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| QSI Revolution |
Athearn Genesis F7 |
Installs QSI Revolution sound into an Athearn F7 or replaces MRC sound. |
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| QSI Revolution |
Athearn Gas Turbine |
Installs QSI Revolution-U Gas Turbine decoder and two speakers. |
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LokSound 3.5 Installs
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LokSound 3.5
New |
Precision Craft BiG Boy
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Upgrades Big Boy to sound and DCC with factory components. |
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| LokSound 3.5 |
Athearn MP15AC |
Install EMD 12 cylinder sound into Athearn MP15AC |
PDF
Video
Kit
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LokSound 3.5
Revised 11-04-08
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Athearn SD70M, SD75M, SD75I |
Installs LokSound 16 Cylinder EMD SD70 Sound into Athearn Genesis SD70. Adds flashing ditch lights. |
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| LokSound 3.5 |
KATO SD70MAC - LokSound |
Installs sound and speaker into DCC ready but not sound-friendly SD70MAC. 1.5" x .79 Speaker and custom baffle. |
PDF
Video
Kit
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| LokSound 3.5 |
Athearn Genesis SD45-2 |
Install sound in Sound ready Athearn SD45-2 |
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Soundtraxx Tsunami AT1000 Installs |
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Tsunami AT1000 |
Kato C44-9W, AC4400, SD70MAC |
Installs the new Tsunami AT1000 Diesel board replacement decoder into Kato sound friendly and not sound friendly locomotives. |
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Other Decoder Installs
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| Digitrax Combo Decoder |
KATO AC4400CW |
Installs Digitrax Combo SoundFX decoder and speaker. |
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DCC AND SOUND INSTALLATION SERVICE
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We Install DCC Decoders and Sound Systems
The following prices do not include the cost of the decoder and speakers. |
| HO Scale |
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| DCC Decoder Installation |
$30.00 ($25.00 if you buy the Loco here ) |
| DCC and Sound |
$50.00 ($45.00 if you buy the loco here) |
| Athearn Genesis AB |
A Unit $50.00, B Unit $40.00. Additional $10.00 to replace Athearn bulbs with new bulbs (not Athearn bulbs). |
| Brass Locomotives |
Call |
| N Scale |
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| Board Replacement DCC Decoder |
$15.00 |
| MRC Board Replacement Sound |
$20.00 |
| Brass locomotives sound or DCC |
Call |
| Direct Wire N Scale |
Call |
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| Some Installations are too complex for these rates so please call before sending the locomotive |
| We make LocoNet cables - $2.00 per end with connector and .012 per foot. |
OUR DCC AND SOUND "Goof Proof" DECODER POLICY
Decoders and DCC components purchased from us are guaranteed to do the job expected. If a decoder fails, for any reason, within 30 days of first use, it can be returned regardless of why it failed; we will replace it. There are no long waits for factory service; a new decoder will be its way immediately.
If a decoder we sell does not perform to expectations, it can be returned for credit towards a different decoder or for refund. Often it is impossible to know how a decoder works until it is installed. This is especially true for sound decoders. We want you to try our decoders with minimal risk.
To return a decoder or DCC component, just give us a call or send an email prior to sending it back. Once you have contacted us, we will make arrangements for return or replacement. |
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