Athearn GP40 DCC install

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Complete DCC install using a NixTrainz Decoder Buddy mini, SoundTraxx Tsunami decoder, TCS KA1 KeepAlive and a Scale Sound Systems Speaker.

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@nicksanto882 Жыл бұрын

Very fine example of a straightforward installation. This should help a lot of people get started with converting or upgrading to current DCC. Thanks for sharing!!!

@SoloContracting Жыл бұрын

Thanks Nick.

@Cowboy_Steve Жыл бұрын

Howdy! These never get old... lol. I have bought a 1/2 dozen or so older locomotives to practice adding DCC to. Some are really old... ha! I'll have to look through your older vids to see about what you do with the motor if it isn't DCC ready. These are so helpful for us newbies. Thanks for sharing 🤠

@quarter105 Жыл бұрын

Hi, personally I wouldn't rely on the frame for one of the pickups. Just add a wire to both sideframes and you made sure that any grease or oxidation on the truck to frame joint won't case a problem in the future. With the engine almost strip to the bones it is just a small step to do.

@Riogrande6400 Жыл бұрын

Right off the bat I could see that the motor is not isolated from the frame

@quarter105 Жыл бұрын

Just have a good look again. The bottom of the engine has the grey wire and the top uses the clip on the Athearn board. You do have right that the frame isn't isolated. One side is picked up through the frame.

@RonStanek 7 ай бұрын

Nice video, your like a modeler surgeon, the way you work. Of course, having the right tools for the job helps. What did you use to mill the frame with? Also, I would like to see the difference between your updated version, versus the complete decoder/sound 8-9 pin version of this model. What is the difference besides not having a keepalive?

@SoloContracting 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching. I use a Proxxon micro mill for the machine work. With the upgrade, I get better sound, better lighting, and more functions from the decoder if I choose to use them.

@RonStanek 7 ай бұрын

@SoloContracting wouldn't it be easier to use the soundtraxx adapter at the end 3:50 of this video and wouldn't that get you there with all the good bells and whistles? kzfaq.info/get/bejne/nb-eipOintHLYYE.htmlsi=YRjPgvLyL0blThi5