The sdn144a0 is a replacement board style sound decoder for atlas nscale gp38 locomotives. Installing dgitrax dn163ao into a atlas gp40, lets get to it. Expand your options of fun home activities with the largest online selection at. Atlas dcc ready n scale model railroad locomotives ebay. The easiest solution to decoder installation in the n scale atlas gp40 would be to get hold of an atlas gp402 or gp38 frame. This gp402w model features all new tooling for the sill, cab, long hood and fuel tank. Found time over weekend to unbox the latest atlas sp gp402 in ho with loksound decoder. Instant atlas ho scale emd gp40 2 instant atlas ho scale emd gp40 2 20200329 kato page 38 trainz kato 372900 emd sd402 undecorated shoot nose. Welcome to the atlas model railroad company online store. Digitrax dcc decoders n scale model trains fifer hobby supply. She works great in dcc but i soon realized that the ditch lights only work when the headlight is turned on function 0. The gp40 was produced the electro motive division in the late 1960s and early 1970s, the gp40 was a 3000 horsepower locomotive best characterized by.
Digitrax sdn144a0 sound decoder for atlas nscale gp38. However, the sound and lighting functions of the loksound select decoder in the atlas gold series gp40 2 locomotive can be controlled by an easytouse basic dcc system. I need to remove the body shell from a newly released version of the atlas sp gp40 2. I bought an atlas silver series c408cw about a year ago and put a tsunami soundtraxx and 2 28mm speakers in it. Atlas ho gp40 2w locomotive in 1973 canadian national cn designed the safety cab, also known as the comfort cab, which featured a fullwidth nose that was. Also note that on a dcpowered layout, a dcc and sound equipped locomotive such as the atlas gold series gp40 2 cannot be consisted with. Ho master emd gp402 phase 2, ho scale master atlas. Complete install of a tcs decoder in this atlas gp40 n scale locomotive. Installed it in a atlas n gp402 works fine, soldered ditch lights to the function pads everything is good. There are many prototypespecific and separatelyapplied details.
The silver series engines are basically gold engines without the qsi decoder or speakers installed. Digitrax dcc decoders n scale model trains fifer hobby. Start with the scale you model and then find your locomotive based on its manufacturer. Tcs decoder in a consist model railroad hobbyist magazine. Replacement board decoder for atlas nscale gp38 diesels. The information in this section is designed to get you running your new sound decoder equipped diesel. This is an ongoing improvement, so if you dont see your particular model, please check back from time. Jan 28, 2016 matt herman from esu performs a starttofinish install of a loksound select direct decoder in an atlas gp38 hardwire in a total board replacement. Found time over weekend to unbox the latest atlas sp gp40 2 in ho with loksound decoder. From memory, the problem with the atlas ho gp40 2 is that the space allocated for a atlas type sound board from soundtraxx is that it does not fit the space. Any loksound select sound file can be written to any loksound select decoder. This shopping feature will continue to load items when the enter key is pressed.
Canadian pacific cabride trail to nelson, bc on an sd40 2. Board replacement decoder for atlas nscale gp40 2, u25b, sd35, trainmaster, b237, dash 840b and others. Congratulations on purchasing an atlas n, ho, or 2 rail oscale gold series locomotive that is equipped with an esu loksound select sound decoder, an easytouse, versatile, and featurepacked dualmode dc or dcc sound decoder. All decoder installations include the following steps. Digitrax plug nplay dcc decoder for atlas gp402, u25b. Like the sd402 the gp402 has a reputation for reliability, and many are still in use.
A perfect fit in the gp40, its decoder ready and just needs a digitrax dn146a or dn163a0 dropped in. Now if you remove the speaker tower and use a separate speaker, you can pull it off. Power is provided by an emd 645e3 16cylinder engine which generates 3,000 horsepower. Dn163a0 is a board replacement decoder for atlas nscale gp402, gp38 u25b, sd35, trainmaster, b237 and several others. Congratulations on purchasing an atlas n, ho, or 2rail oscale gold series locomotive that is equipped with an esu loksound select sounddecoder, an easytouse, versatile, and featurepacked dualmode dc or dcc sounddecoder. Then maybe you can negotiate to sell the old gp40 frame to someone like john claudino at aztec. This video is intended for entertainment viewing and such is for audiences years of age and up. The balance of cns fleet, 35 units, and the 11 unit go transit fleet, used standard frames and smaller fuel tanks. Get usb driver here download manuals register a system. Im ready to fine tune the cv settings and adjust some of the sound volumes and speedthrottle cont. No instruction sheet was produced for this decoder.
When production of the gp402 ended, 1,143 units had rolled off the assembly line. Visit digitrax sound depot to learn how to customize the sound project in your decoder and how to download new sound projects. Atlas dcc ready n scale model railroad locomotives for. We currently manufacture track, locomotives, rolling stock and structures in n, ho, o and o27. Also note that on a dcpowered layout, a dcc and sound equipped locomotive such as the atlas gold series gp402 cannot be consisted with another locomotive that does not. The directions at the atlas website written in 2005 dont work. Watch atlas gp38 loksound decoder install online vimeo on. Dc and dcc operation of atlas gold series diesel locomotives. This section will assist you in selecting the correct soundtraxx digital sound decoder for your locomotive. Digitrax dn163a1 board replacement decoder for atlas nscale sd60, sd60m, sd50 and others. Onboard dcc decoder with soundtraxx tsunami2 sound.
Atlas is familyowned business that has its roots in model railroad track and accessory making through invention, innovation and ingenuity. Board replacement decoder for atlas nscale gp402, u25b, sd35, trainmaster, b237, dash 840b and others. In order to navigate out of this carousel please use your heading shortcut key to navigate to the next or previous heading. May 25, 2011 i bought an atlas silver series c408cw about a year ago and put a tsunami soundtraxx and 2 28mm speakers in it. Great deals on atlas ho scale model railroad locomotives. Tcs sound decoder consisting with other locos is a complex topic, unfortunately. Notice the orientation of the light board inside so that you can install the decoder in the same orientation. Not responsible for changes in manufacturer specifications. I just received my new atlas gp402w non sound dcc ready version and installed a digitrax dh163ps. Watch atlas gp38 loksound decoder install online vimeo. Atlas nscale diesels all dcc decoders in this list were designed either by nce or lenz to atlass specifications. Carefully remove the locomotives shell from the frame. The new ho scale model is a smoothrunning unit that represents what railfans call the phase 1 version, and its offered with railroadspecific detailing in a silver series dc version, or as a gold series model with an automatic dualmode digital command control dcc. The easiest solution to decoder installation in the n scale atlas gp40 would be to get hold of an atlas gp40 2 or gp38 frame.
The schematics that came with the engines were of no help. Athearn genesis gp402 diesel engines ho model trains. Very thankful to all for all the useful information on this forum and now have a question. These turbocharged 3,000hp locomotives were used primarily in road freight service. Broadway limited ho emd sd402 diesel delivers power with. Great deals on atlas dcc ready n scale model railroad locomotives. The model now features a dualmode esu loksound select sound decoder. The 40series included a sixaxle and fouraxle model, the latter being the gp40. Oem decoder produced for atlas n gp402 this decoder was sold preinstalled in atlas n gp402 produced in 1997. Also note that on a dcpowered layout, a dcc and sound equipped locomotive such as the atlas gold series gp40 2 cannot be consisted with another locomotive that does not. The emd gp402 is a 4axle diesel road switcher locomotive built by general motors electromotive division as part of its dash 2 line between april 1972 and december 1986. From memory, the problem with the atlas ho gp402 is that the space allocated for a atlas type sound board from soundtraxx is that it does not fit the space. Ho decoder installation instruction sheet comes with the decoder andor gp38 locomotive pdf file. Atlas ho scale model railroad locomotives for sale ebay.
Matt herman from esu performs a starttofinish install of a loksound select direct decoder in an atlas gp38 hardwire in a total board replacement. Athearn genesis gp9s and gp402s, atlas gp40s and gp402s. Atlas master series gold gp402 atlas equips this model with the quantum qsi system q1a sounddecoder. Use pr3 and soundloader software to download your own fully customizable sound scheme to the decoder.
Atlas silver sound ready models are equipped with a speaker for easy conversion to sound with the addition of a decoder. I have tried to reach atlas by email with no results. The select direct was designed to fit as a direct replacement for many modern lighting boards including athearn genesis, atlas, bowserstewart, and intermountain. May 17, 2011 i just received my new atlas gp40 2 w non sound dcc ready version and installed a digitrax dh163ps. A greatlooking gp402 is the latest addition to the popular line of electromotive division road diesels offered by atlas. Weve watch atlas gp38 loksound decoder install online vimeo on demand on vimeo.
A total of 1,145 units were produced between 1966 and 1972. Read thru the atlas quick start guide and downloaded loksound select user manual but cant seem to find a basic simple chart that lists the following. Atlas nscale diesels all dcc decoders in this list were designed either by nce or lenz to atlas s specifications. Click on the highlighted loco or freight car you are interested in and you will be able to view the exploded diagram on screen or print it for easy reference. However, the sound and lighting functions of the loksound select decoder in the atlas gold series gp402 locomotive can be controlled by an easytouse basic dcc system. We are in the process of converting all of our parts diagrams for locomotives and freight cars into. Atlas master gold version features esu loksound decoder. Posted by cpr gp382 fan on wednesday, november 25, 2009 5. Alco c420 alco c628 alco c630 emd gp38 emd gp38 2 emd gp40 2005 or later emd gp40 2 2005 or later emd sd7 2003 or later emd sd9 2005 or later emd sd24 emd sd26 emd sd35 fm trainmaster ge b237 ge b307 ge b367 ge dash 840b ge dash 840bw ge dash 840c ge u23b. Feb 02, 2014 tsunami decoder issue in atlas gp40 2.
Mobile decoders oem decoder produced for atlas n gp402 da120 view the product page for the da120. This order was constructed using a standard gp40 2 frame. This means you can write a micro n scale 738xx file to an 8 pin or 21mtc select, and alternately a 734xx ho scale file to a micro or select direct decoder. Atlas gp402w ditch lights model railroader magazine. Plug nplay dcc decoder for atlas gp402, u25b sold separately digitrax 245dn163a0. Loksound by esu loksound 5 micro sound and dcc control decoder 8pin nem652 plug, no sound file ready for download. In 1966 emd introduced a new line of locomotives based on the 16cylinder 645series prime mover. The model is ready to go straight out of the box in dc analog or dcc mode. The atlas master series gold versions of these locomotives are able to use all of the qsi quantum system sound features on dc layouts with use of the atlas quantum engineer. Earlier gf430 models were built on a frame that was a noticeable 45 inches taller. The esu lokprogrammer software will recognize the difference and ask you to proceed. Sales, documentation, and support of these decoders are provided exclusively by atlas. The information in this section is designed to get you running your new sounddecoderequipped diesel. This video is intended for entertainment viewing and.
My csxns ho railroad part 24a installing a tsunami gn decoder. If you download the designated file, you agree to be legally bound by the license given above. This specific soundfile is designed for the 21mtc select decoder and is set up for the led lighting outputs included in the athearn sdp40f and sdf402 locomotives. Works on dcc or dc limited operation on dc works with nmra loco, accessory or. For over 60 years, atlas has been a leader in the world of model railroading. Find your scale, manufacturer, and loco below to see digitrax recommended decoders. The emd gp402 is a 4axle dieselelectric locomotive built by general motors electromotive division between november 1965 and december 1971. Mobile decoders oem decoder produced for atlas n gp402. Im ready to fine tune the cv settings and adjust some of the sound volumes and speedthrottle controls. A greatlooking gp40 2 is the latest addition to the popular line of electromotive division road diesels offered by atlas.
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