Okay ive had enough i love genesis units from athearn i have four f7s and 2 f3s all of which the sound works but the locomotives just do not move anymore or at best start and stop driving me crazy. After installing this board and installing a digitrax 123 decoder the unit now runs. This problem exists with dcc decoder installations since dcc is more discriminating about power interruptions. Hiawatha hobbies athearn genesis ho scale mp15 locomotives. This greatlooking model is offered in a dc version without sound or with a dualmode digital command control dcc decoder that produces sound effects in either mode. Genesis driveline with 5pole skew wound motor, precision machined flywheels, and multilink drivetrain for trouble free operation. Does the loco do this only when its sitting idle or also when you are. Since 2009, athearn has provided the option of purchasing some of their models equipped with tsunami sound. Genesis driveline with 5pole skew wound motor, precision machined flywheels, and. My problem was that it just wouldnt consistantly respond to commands. Does someone make a good replacement for sounds of a switcher, or is it pretty much just use a 645 nonturbo sound decoder.
Manufacturers of the highest quality dcc decoders and control systems for model railroads. Intermittent operation of a athearns genesis mp15ac. This installation of tcs dp2x decoder is for ho scale athearn mp15 and was performed by a tcs customer. As far as the decoder i used a dropin mrc but am not happy with the sound volume which on high setting sounds like the lowest setting of. Kb896 athearn genesis sd70adding a decoder and setting up ditch lights. The cv lockunlock is a relatively new feature available in some dcc decoders which allows you to program a decoder without the danger of overwriting the. Resetting factory installed tsunami model railroader. Ho scale athearn genesis athg66237 csx mp15ac diesel. Click here to view nonsound ho scale installations. Aftermarket tsunami sound installed in this athearn genesis mkt mp15ac.
This is an athearn genesis mp15ac,nonsound factory unit,that i added an mrc plug and play sound and motor decoder at a later date. Front and rear mu catch boxes with footboard trainline and mu hoses coupler cut levers dro. I have a athearn mp15 that i bought used at a swap meet last year and im having some decoder issues that i cant seem to fix using decoder pro. I have seen newer modelrs with qsi decoders that seem to work fine. I bought the early milw with the other sound decoder that happens to pause the momentum when sound functions are toggled. Earlier models that dont have the sound ready starburst on the box will be able to obtain the underframe ath98542 separately. I found an athearn genesis mp15ac painted for sp that ended up coming home with me.
Athearn genesis ho mp15ac csx yn2 locomotive athg69404. Genesis ho scale locomotives and rolling stock are noted for their topoftheline features, finely nuanced detailing and prototypical sound. Athearn emd mp15ac version 2 wdkath11 athearn gas turbine kit. Ho scale athearn soo line bandit mp15ac switcher youtube. This blog will go through the process of adding sound and led lights to sp 2745. Important soldering tip please do not use any flux either liquid or paste on the. This installation is for a hoscale athearn mp15ac using a tcs wow121 diesel decoder, ibmb1 nc motherboard with built in keep alive vr 1. Athearn mp15ac install 2 versions dcc xpress installations. I bought this to replace a decoder that i installed in a dc f7 but did not work. This installation is for a hoscale athearn mp15ac using a tcs wow121diesel decoder, ibmb1 nc motherboard with built in keep alive vr 1.
These same practices and techniques can be applied to various models. At tonys trains, we maintain an extensive inventory of ho scale, n scale, and athearn genesis train sets. This stepbystep process will assist you in determining the model railroad digital sound decoder that is right for you. Finally, plug your wow121diesel decoder into the genmb1 motherboard and your installation is complete. Athearn genesis 19430 ho emd sd70ace spirit of union pacific 1943 dc version. I want to replace that decoder with another sound decoder.
The eagerly anticipated athearn genesis ho electromotive division mp15ac switcher is here, and its performance is worth the wait. I have a couple of the first run athearn genesis mp15ac s, one of which has that mrc sound decoder. I took this video as soon as i got it so it doesnt quite run as smooth. Nathan p5 horn reversed yn2 unique to 1171 locomotiv. Athearn s highly detailed ready to roll ho line offers a broad selection of fully assembled locomotives, rolling stock and vehicles. The esu lokprogrammer software will recognize the difference and ask you to proceed. Adding sound to athearn mp15ac model railroader magazine. Athearn genesis gp9 which dcc sound decoders are right for your locomotives.
Detailed information roadname and road number specific features. Note that these default settings are different from the soundtraxx aftermarket tsunami2 sound. Tcs 1778 wdkath11 for rtr athearn emd mp15ac version 4. I prefer the ease of quick plug equipped to connect a decoder to real easy. If you want to add a decoder and have alternating ditch lights the following steps are recommended. Photo above shows t1 decoder installed which is a very easy installation.
Genesis driveline with dynamically balanced five pole skew wound motor and dual flywheels. Key features used with the dccsound ready underframe only. Ho scale athearn genesis athg69406 ferrovalle mp15ac. Researched from the prototype to match specific units. Remove the existing lightboard and install the new sound decoder. Athearn genesis model trains for sale online tonys trains. Athearn genesis soo line mp15ac with dcc and sound. With so many new models arriving in our store weekly, we can recommend a soundtraxx or esu loksound decoder for each of them.
Our shipping department will remain open to process phone, mail and internet orders and will continue to ship orders so long as we are allowed to do so. However, that said, it should be noted that the tsugn is specifically designed for the athearn genesis, including built. I dont own an athearn genesis mp15ac, but as soon as i saw the title to the thread, i recalled reading about intermittent starting and stopping problems with this loco. If i reset the tsunami decoder in an athearn genesis locomotive, will it reset to the tsunami defaults or the athearn defaults. Onboard dcc decoder with soundtraxx tsunami decoder. Tsunami digital sound decoder diesel sound users guide software release 1. Soundtraxx tsunami2 dcc decoders athearn genesis sd70.
Mp15dc as with all select decoders there are up to 16 separate horns. Im looking to purchase an athearn genesis yellow box locomotive. Demo run of athearn genesis soo line ex milwaukee road mp15ac factory painted and patched for soo line custom weathering on it. Help with wiring to replace mrc units for tsunami decoders in athearn genesis up challengers, fefs and big boys.
Athearn genesis dcc ready model railroader magazine. Due to concerns about the covid19 virus and public gatherings the western depots retail store will be closed until further notice. I have a athearn ho scale mp15 soo line and have installed a dh163 decoder. Its a union pacific sd70m number 4526 i believe and it says dcc ready but does not say if its quick plug equipped.
I have a athearn genesis mp15ac that i have installed a qsi quantum revolution in. I also ordered a tsu 645 turbo for a special kato sd402 project im in the middle of. I had the same type of problem with an mrc decoder in my athearn genesis mp15. Notice the information in this document is subject to change without notice.
Putting lights and sound in a genesis mp15ac model. It was a dconly model, which meant that i could put in a sound decoder of my choice. I already have an athearn genesis sp mp15ac with speed lettering so i just need help on the instal of a tsunami decoder but thanks anyway. Program a multiple unit mu lashup with lead unit only horn, bell, and lights. Athearn genesis sd70s came factory equipped with a digitrax designed light board. Help with wiring to replace mrc units for tsunami decoders. Rotary beacon for athearn mp15 with dh163at decoder. Help with wiring to replace mrc units for tsunami decoders in athearn genesis up challengers, fefs and big boys 6330 views. Soundtraxx dcc, digital sound decoder, dynamic digital exhaust, auto exhaust and hyperlight are. Hiawatha hobbies 2026 silvernail road pewaukee, wi 53072. Ho scale milwaukee road athearn genesis emd mp15ac. A problem existed with my athearn genesis f7 units and after some analysis effort i have found a way to correct it.
Athearn mp15ac sound upgrade model railroader magazine. Replace the shell it should slide over the installation easily, and replace the couplers on the shell. Athearn ho genesis motor retrofit kit for rtr sd45sd40, athg63839 3. This is a short demonstation video of my ho scale athearn genesis soo line bandit mp15ac. It is pretty easy to install a dcc decoder that matches up with athearn s quick plug. Replacing athearn mrc sound decoder model railroad. Your wowsound equipped athearn sd75m is now ready to roll. I was watching a bunch of youtube videos of model trains today and i decided to go out in the garage and try one myself. Ive taken one apart and removed the mrc decoder and it runs perfectly like a watch. Intermittent operation of a athearns genesis mp15 ac. Athearn genesis athearn genesis if youre shopping for athearn model trains, locomotives or accessories, youve come to the right place. Mrc decoder in genesis mp15 model railroad hobbyist. Due to the commonality of design many athearn genesis diesels may reflect the same symptoms.
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