This decoder is made to fit the lifelike ho scale sw9sw1200 switcher. Decoder command control power and controls show categories default category applied filters. All decoder installations include the following steps. I have acquired an older walthers sw1 undecorated in which i want to put a sound decoder. The side rods, pilot wheels, tender wheels, and driver centers are. I realize that there are always new recruits coming onboard. 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. This section will assist you in selecting the correct soundtraxx digital sound decoder for your locomotive. After install check the loco on the program track for any shorts.
We recently installed a loksound select micro in an older walthers sw1. Trying to program a decoder for fx 3 when the decoder does not support fx 3. 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. 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. This installation of the tcs t1 decoder is for the ho scale walthers emd sw1 and was performed by tcs. 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. All, looking for advice on how to shoe horn in a esu loksound select micro and speaker into the walthers sw1. Digitrax sfx006 series 6 soundbug for dh165xx decoders and others streamlined backshop. Unfollow walthers sw1 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.
Dcc decoder and sound installations tonys train exchange. Qsi also produced a hardware and software adapter quantum programmer which allow for sound downloads and for ease in decoder configuration like esu lokprogrammer. Next, desolder the track pickup wires from the lighting board, and unscrew the center mounting screw. My sw1 ran well out of the box, on my dc test track. The loksound 73800 slect micro decoder was placed over the motor. Walthers diesel locomotive ho scale model railroad. Its also not compatible with the esu lokprogrammer interface or software. The instruction booklet included with the model should have some basic cv settings.
I installed a digitrax dx125 decoder, which has a relatively short harness, and plugs into the 8 pin plug on the light board. We do this for the joy of model railroading, and dont produce anything for profit. Digitrax sfx006 series 6 soundbug for dh165xx decoders and. 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. Walthers emd sw1 switcher with esu loksound decoder installed. Expand your options of fun home activities with the largest online selection at. Installed a tcs dp2x decoder in new version walthers sw1. In the interest of maintaining the safest environment for our employees and our customers. 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. Being able to use the lokprogrammer you need a software for your computer. This is an ongoing improvement, so if you dont see your particular model, please check back from time. 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. Walthers sw1 switcher conversion the tutorial also includes installing a rear led headlight in the cab, upgrading the rear ujoint with nwsl parts, and relubing the gears.
Esu loksound select micro 73800 installation in waltherssw1. We cannot grant a proper function in combination with former windows systems. For this project, we disassembled an esu powerpack stay alive and separated the control board from the capacitor. Paint, dcc and sound in an older walthers sw1 model. Walthers model railroading model trains train sets. A fast test fit with several motor only decoders reveals that the clearance with the a 8 pin harness is rather tight. This software is steadily advanced, so stay uptodate and get the latest version of it.
After a lengthy hiatus, the ho scale electromotive division sw1 has returned to the walthers product lineup. In this case im hoping to get some advice from others who have already attempted this installation. The first step in the project was disassembling it and stripping the factory paint. It is with much frustration that we must inform you that esu llc must close our usa business. Questions about converting a walthers mainline sw1 to dcc. Walthers ho scale model railroad locomotives for sale ebay. Loksound 5 dcc still supports 14 to 128 speed steps, 2 and 4digit addresses and up to 32 functions. I managed to fold the decoder under the harness wire, and reassembled the hood.
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. Our first episode focuses on the ho scale walthers mainline sw1. Besides the brass 5945 the rest are s helper service, now owned by mikes train house. We dont share your credit card details with thirdparty sellers, and we dont sell your information to others. 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.
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. Our payment security system encrypts your information during transmission. C307 dcc readysilver dh165a0, dh165ip, dh126ps, dh126p, dh166ps, dh166p, dz123ps, dn166ps, dn6ps, dz126ps, dz146ps, sdxh166d, sdh166d. 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. If you have purchased a quality walthers proto or mainline series locomotive equipped with soundtraxx digital sound technology, congratulations. Mrc recommended decoders model rectifier corporation. Railroad line forums walthers sw1 switcher conversion. Walthers sw1 old production remotoring question model. I bet one of these would make the dreaded kato ho nw2 or walthers sw1 switcher sound installation. 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. I would prefer to use the walthers light board if possible.
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. I picked up a cheap athearn sw1500 because of the double stack and no tool box. All loksound 5 decoders are offered with all common interfaces. Great deals on walthers ho scale model railroad locomotives. Anyone have any suggestions or successfully done this. 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. The decoder provides a means to install a white led or 12 volt bulb as headlight.
Model railroader is the worlds largest magazine on model trains and model railroad layouts. This photo shows a m1 decoder installation in a walthers emd sw1 diesel switcher. The software was developped for microsoft windows windows xp, 7, 8, 8. My two favorite types of emd switchers were sw1s and nw2s. Easy installation exactly replaces the existing pc board in the locomotive. Tcs dp2x decoder installation in walthers sw1 youtube. Digitrax introduced fx 3 in 2002 in the series 3 decoders.
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