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| Decoder Selection • Decoder Installation • Sound Equipment Selection • Installation Service |
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There were 58 units
of this EMD (Electro-Motive Division) loco produced from 1947 to 1949.
This model had an F3 drive train, but body modifications such as front
and rear platforms and rear view that made it look strange. The BL2
was replaced by the GP7 - a true road switcher. There were models,
with steam generators, used for passenger service. |
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There
are no provisions for decoder installation, so it is a hardwired job.
As such, any decoder with a 1-amp stall current or greater that will
fit will work. That means it's pretty much wide open for your personal
preference. |
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| Decoder Selection |
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Since
this is a hardwire job, we recommend that you use a decoder that has
a JST harness connector so you can easily remove and/or test the decoder
and loco if needed later on. As such, we did not list any decoders
below that do not have the JST connector. Also, since the bulbs are
fairly high current draw, we recommend not using the NCE decoders
unless you replace the bulbs with white LEDs. |
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| DH123/ D-DH123 |
2-Function
Decoder, Torque Compensation, SuperSonic Drive, 7-Inch Wires to Cut
and Solder |
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SOLD OUT | |
| $19.99 | 1-4 | $16.00 | |||
| 5+ mixed |
$15.00 | ||||
| DH163D/ D-DH163D |
6-Function
Decoder, Torque Compensation, SuperSonic Drive, 7-Inch Wires to Cut
and Solder |
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SOLD OUT | |
| $29.99 | 1-4 | $24.00 | |||
| 5+ mixed |
$22.00 | ||||
| T4CW/ TCS-T4XW |
4-Function
Decoder, Dither, Quiet Drive, 7-Inch Wires to Cut and Solder |
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SOLD OUT | |
| $29.95 | 1-4 | $24.00 | |||
| 5+ mixed |
$22.00 | ||||
| TCS-T5X | 5-Function
Decoder, Dither, Quiet Drive, 7-Inch Wires to Cut and Solder |
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SOLD OUT | |
| $29.95 | 1-4 | $26.50 | |||
| 5+ mixed |
$24.50 | ||||
| NCE-D15SR | 5-function
decoder, kick start, silent running, 5-inch wires to cut and solder
for installation |
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SOLD OUT | |
| $29.95 | 1-4 | $24.00 | |||
| 5+ mixed |
$22.00 | ||||
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| Decoder Selection: Small Parts You May Need or Want |
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| GOW | Grain-of-Wheat Bulb | |
SOLD OUT | |
| 1-4 | $1.00 | |||
| Pkg. of 10 | $8.50 | |||
| Pkg. of 20 | $15.00 | |||
| RES1K | 1K 1/4-Watt Resistor | |
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| Shipping & Handling is $3.50 for the first decoder, 50¢ for each additional decoder up to a $7.50 maximum. When ordered with other items, S&H is 10% with a $3.50 minimum and $7.50 maximum. |
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| Decoder Installation |
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| Sound Equipment Selection |
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| Being a hardwired installation, it can use SoundTraxx's Micro sound decoders. This is a 1st-generation EMD, so the 1st-generation sound unit would be prototypical. However, some people don't like the way the 1st generation idles down, then back up, between notches 4 and 5. In that case, use the 2nd -generation EMD. If you want a lower-cost sound unit, the generic diesel sound unit will also fit. It's not specifically EMD sound, but if that doesn't matter to you this unit will provide good sound. All of these units have three horns onboard for you to chose from when programming. Neither the speaker nor the enclosure is included with these sound units. While other sizes will fit, we recommend the TU112. For the enclosure, you can use sheet lead to make a traditional enclosure, or devise a ring to glue (silicon type goo) the speaker to the plastic piece that runs the length of the loco. Note: the diode mounting prongs can be cut off to get them out of your way to do this. |
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| 140068/ TU-Y |
Owner's Manual for all LC Sound Decoders | |
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| LS-112 | Micro Oval Speaker | |
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* Manuals with the
price marked with an asterisk (*) are free when ordered on the same
invoice with the related sound decoder. All manuals are available
free for the downloading from the Throttle Up! (SoundTraxx) web site.
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| Shipping & Handling is $5.00 for a sound decoder and speaker alone. If ordered with other items S&H is $7.50 for everything. |
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| Installation Service |
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Installation is available from Larry Eyman at Papa's Trains; you may send a message to him at lareyman@hotmail.com |
