Digitrax sfx006 series 6 soundbug for dh165xx decoders and others streamlined backshop. For this project, we disassembled an esu powerpack stay alive and separated the control board from the capacitor. This installation of the tcs t1 decoder is for the ho scale walthers emd sw1 and was performed by tcs. Dcc hobby supply, dcc, digitrax, tcs, nce, soundtraxx, qsi, decoders, zephyr, super chief, blackstone models, bli blueline. Digitrax dcc pr4 usb to loconet interface with soundfx decoder programmer.
The instruction booklet included with the model should have some basic cv settings. Each soundequipped locomotive comes with multiple horns to allow you to customize the locomotive to your personal tastes or more closely match your prototype railroad. Each soundequipped locomotive comes with multiple horns to allow you to customize the locomotive to your personal tastes or. Its a pretty cool model but could use some fixes and upgrades, in the meantime it runs well. Walthers ho scale model railroad locomotives for sale ebay. Esu loksound select micro 73800 installation in waltherssw1. Model railroader is the worlds largest magazine on model trains and model railroad layouts. The side rods, pilot wheels, tender wheels, and driver centers are. After install check the loco on the program track for any shorts.
This section will assist you in selecting the correct soundtraxx digital sound decoder for your locomotive. All decoder installations include the following steps. The loksound 73800 slect micro decoder was placed over the motor. If you have purchased a quality walthers proto or mainline series locomotive equipped with soundtraxx digital sound technology, congratulations. I would prefer to use the walthers light board if possible. The first step in the project was disassembling it and stripping the factory paint. Questions about converting a walthers mainline sw1 to dcc. This software is steadily advanced, so stay uptodate and get the latest version of it. Loksound 5 dcc still supports 14 to 128 speed steps, 2 and 4digit addresses and up to 32 functions. Be sure the decoder you are programming has fx 3 features.
Installing esu lok pilot to walthers mainline sw1 chbr ex ri. Besides the brass 5945 the rest are s helper service, now owned by mikes train house. We cannot grant a proper function in combination with former windows systems. My sw1 ran well out of the box, on my dc test track.
In the interest of maintaining the safest environment for our employees and our customers. This decoder is made to fit the lifelike ho scale sw9sw1200 switcher. Unfollow walthers sw1 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Digitrax introduced fx 3 in 2002 in the series 3 decoders. Start with the scale you model and then find your locomotive based on its manufacturer. After a lengthy hiatus, the ho scale electromotive division sw1 has returned to the walthers product lineup. When coupled the diaphragms of the a and b units are about a scale foot apart, which allows the locomotives to negotiate tight model railroad curves. I did get the hood off to fit a decoder so ts not a major issue but it appears the cab is wedged at the hood end under the door. Walthers emd sw1 switcher with esu loksound decoder installed. The emd sw1s shipped in march 2000 by s helper service are nicely set up to make installation of a dcc decoder very simple.
A fast test fit with several motor only decoders reveals that the clearance with the a 8 pin harness is rather tight. Our payment security system encrypts your information during transmission. My two favorite types of emd switchers were sw1s and nw2s. The loksound 5 decoder notice it doesnt say dcc in addition to be speaking dcc, it also is compatible with motorola, selectix, and mfxm4 digital languages. It is with much frustration that we must inform you that esu llc must close our usa business. Decoder command control power and controls show categories default category applied filters. Probably the easiest way to go, instead of spending all the time and money to get the old ones to run somewhat like the new ones. The walthersmainline model features upgrades from the original 1993 version, including a new drive mechanism with 14. Its also not compatible with the esu lokprogrammer interface or software. Ive briefly mentioned bn 97, its a walthers sw1 old one, not the currently available one that i found on ebay with the thinking of scavenging it for parts. Our first episode focuses on the ho scale walthers mainline sw1. I installed a digitrax dx125 decoder, which has a relatively short harness, and plugs into the 8 pin plug on the light board.
Mrc recommended decoders model rectifier corporation. This is the beginning of a kitbashing project to build a late sw1 with the square cab windows above the hood and a single step taper on the cab end of the hood. One of our members has spent the past four years in the federal courts defending our right to continue against an individual who has attacked us with bogus patent threats, cybersquatting, infringement. This is an ongoing improvement, so if you dont see your particular model, please check back from time. We dont share your credit card details with thirdparty sellers, and we dont sell your information to others. Trying to program a decoder for fx 3 when the decoder does not support fx 3. To start, the cab from the walthers sw1 is perfect, and some engines even hat just the one stack, but none of the j engines had the tool box on the front. Tcs dp2x decoder installation in walthers sw1 youtube. Installed a tcs dp2x decoder in new version walthers sw1.
Anyone have any suggestions or successfully done this. I have acquired an older walthers sw1 undecorated in which i want to put a sound decoder. Expand your options of fun home activities with the largest online selection at. I realize that there are always new recruits coming onboard.
I have done a couple of other sound decoder installations. Railroad line forums walthers sw1 switcher conversion. The locomotive comes from the factory with a nmra dcc socket, and conversion to dcc involves four simple steps all documented in the excellent instruction manual. Maybe some kind of ip type decoder with the 8 pins built in to the decoder package may workor just get rid of the light board and hard wire the decoder into the model. Great deals on walthers ho scale model railroad locomotives. C307 dcc readysilver dh165a0, dh165ip, dh126ps, dh126p, dh166ps, dh166p, dz123ps, dn166ps, dn6ps, dz126ps, dz146ps, sdxh166d, sdh166d. Digitrax sfx006 series 6 soundbug for dh165xx decoders and. Quartermaster corps 1 olive, black featured manufacturers available at walthers. All, looking for advice on how to shoe horn in a esu loksound select micro and speaker into the walthers sw1. Dcc decoder and sound installations tonys train exchange.
Being able to use the lokprogrammer you need a software for your computer. These walthers units were produced in the late 90s and early 2000s by roco and featured a smooth running mechanism and a wellexecuted plastic shell. The circuit board has an 8pin socket with the hole for the orange pin wire marked with a star, with a zimo mx 64 it runs very well. Easy installation exactly replaces the existing pc board in the locomotive.
Walthers diesel locomotive ho scale model railroad. Walthers model railroading model trains train sets. All loksound 5 decoders are offered with all common interfaces. Paint, dcc and sound in an older walthers sw1 model. Digitrax introduced fx in the summer of 1995 in all of its premium decoders so if your decoder was made before then it does not have fx capability. Qsi also produced a hardware and software adapter quantum programmer which allow for sound downloads and for ease in decoder configuration like esu lokprogrammer. We recently installed a loksound select micro in an older walthers sw1. Walthers sw1 old production remotoring question model.
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