The most common replacement locomotive became the gp38 2. Digitrax dh165a0 dropin decoder is designed to fit atlas ho locos, and will also fit some but not all of the athearn genesis diesels. Start with the scale you model and then find your locomotive based on its manufacturer. Dcc sound installation atlas emd gp38 with tcs wow decoder.
Ho trainman emd gp382 late phase loco atlas model railroad. Even though i started the project on friday, honeydues kept springing up like mushrooms and i could barely find time to work on it. M first remove the shell be squeezing it on either. I finally installed a soundtraxx lc decoder and speaker in my atlas gp38, they had been sitting on my shelf for over two years. The upper pictures show the atlas trainman gp382 with its shell on. Jan 28, 2016 matt herman from esu performs a starttofinish install of a loksound select direct decoder in an atlas gp38 hardwire in a total board replacement. Includes scalable speed stabilization back emf for realistic speed control. For over 60 years, atlas has been a leader in the world of model railroading.
Grasp the dynamic brake fan cover as shown above and pull it straight up. Atlas master n 40003615 gold series emd gp382 dccesu. By the early 1970s, many first generation diesels were reaching the end of their service lives. Board replacement decoder for n scale atlas gp38 diesels. To begin this installation, first remove the screws as highlighted above in red at each end of the locomotive and remove the couple box. Digitrax dcc decoders n scale model trains fifer hobby. Part of the emd dash 2 line, the gp38 2 was an upgraded version of the earlier gp38.
Engine circuit board form factor decoders for atlas and. The original nscale gp382 sold in train sets and individually for a number of years from lifelike. The loksound select dualmode decoder allows your atlas gold series locomotive to be used on dc as well as on dcc layouts. Installing dcc into the proto 2000 ho gp382 digital train. Here is the atlas gp382 chassis with 73100 and 73199. An allnew nscale gp38 2 came in 2006, which was about the same time as the debut of the proto 2000 ho scale highquality gp38 2 release from lifelike. Atlas trainman ho scale emd gp382, standard dc, undecorated. Board replacement soundfx motorfx 3 function decoder for n scale atlas gp38 diesels. As a dualmode decoder equipped locomotive able to run on dc or dcc layouts, the atlas gp38 performed well on direct current dc. This installation is for hoscale atlas gp382 using a wow121 decoder, ak mb1 motherboard with keep alive and univsh1c wowspeaker kit by tcs. It can easily be installed on any hoscale locomotive that has the two black plastic motor tabs. N scale atlas gp38 2 here is the atlas gp38 2 chassis with 73100 and 73199. Streamlined backshop services is an authorized dealer for all major dcc manufacturers including.
The decoders address is factory preconfigured to the last two digits of the engines number undecorated or unnumbered units are set to address 03. The loksound select decoder played an engine startup sequence at 6v, and the locomotive started to move at 6. The dash 2 locomotive series, unveiled by emd in 1972, featured significant changes, such as a solidstate, modular electrical control system and improved engine components designed to increase traction and reduce exhaust emissions. This installation is for hoscale atlas gp382 using a wow121 decoder, akmb1 motherboard with keep alive and univsh1c wowspeaker kit by tcs. We can take internet or phone orders for curb side pickup at our shipping door. The upper pictures show the atlas trainman gp38 2 with its shell on. Athearn ho gp38 gp382 diesels rtr ready to roll model trains. Mrc ho scale dcc drop in sound decoder atlas rs3gp38 new. Digitrax offers its sdn144ao sound decoder for the atlas n scale gp38. Program track switching update for atlas commander manual pdf file. Digitrax dn163 n scale sized wired decoder with 6 functions. Ho master emd gp402 phase 2, ho scale master atlas model. Visit digitrax sound depot to learn how to customize the sound project in your decoder and how to download new sound projects. Watch atlas gp38 loksound decoder install online vimeo on.
Atlas ho sd 24 engines atlas ho sd35 engines atlas ho gp38 engines atlas ho gp40 engines atlas ho gp38 engines atlas ho gp40 enignes atlas ho fp 7 engines atlas ho c425 engines atlas ho c425 engines atlas ho 840b engines atlas ho h1544 engines atlas u30c engines atlas ho aem7 engines atlas ho rs1 engines atlas ho rs3 engines atlas ho rs11 engies atlas ho gp7 engines atlas ho u23b. The atlas gp382 is part of their trainman line, which has somewhat more coarse detail than their master line the atlas gp38 is a master loco. To remove the shell all versions insert a small screwdriver or a toothpick or whatever and carefully pry the shell away from the chassis. For a complete description and specifications of this item, click here. Installing dcc into the proto 2000 ho gp382 digital. Get usb driver here download manuals register a system. The bachmann gp38 2 s are generally considered value locos. Welcome to the atlas model railroad company online store.
These lighting board replacement decoders make for a cleaner and very reliable installation in atlaskatoolder stewart engines without a dcc plug, and may be the best option in newer engines where space is at a premium, or where you desire sound using a soundtraxx kt100lc or. We currently manufacture track, locomotives, rolling stock and structures in n, ho, o and o27. Atlas 1742 trainman ho emd gp382, standard dc, undecorated. Unlike previous atlas locos, the main pc board slides in and out of its. Jan 28, 2010 installing dcc into the proto 2000 ho gp382 january 28, 2010 bevis king no comments introduction. Digitrax sdn144a0 1a n scale dcc sound decoder for atlas n. Very similar to imrcs sd402 of 2017, metal contacts on the motor saddle transfer current from the main pc board or decoder to the motor and to the speaker mounted inside the fuel tank note that even the nonsound locos come with a speaker. Your loco with that part number appears to be n scale.
Atlas is also offering a four function version of their decoder. What i would consider to be the dealbreaker between the bachmann and the trainman, is that the trainman locos use the same drive as the master locos. This means, the internal decoder software can be replaced by new versions, if necessary. Digitaldecoder mit sound spur h0 mrc zugsteuerungen, trafos. Trivia lifelikewalthers gp382 shells will fit on the atlas gp40 et al chassis, although not vice versa. Atlas ho sd 24 engines atlas ho sd35 engines atlas ho gp38 engines atlas ho gp40 engines atlas ho gp38 engines atlas ho gp40 enignes atlas ho fp 7 engines atlas ho c425 engines atlas ho c425 engines atlas ho 840b engines atlas ho h1544 engines atlas u30c engines atlas ho aem7 engines atlas ho rs1 engines atlas ho rs3 engines atlas ho rs11 engies atlas ho gp7 engines atlas ho. This article is my attempt to write about installing dcc on these locomotives it isnt a particularly simple. Athearn genesis gp382 diesel engines ho model trains. Ho master emd gp402 phase 2, ho scale master atlas. Digitrax dn123k3 this 2 function fx3 decoder is designed to fit kato nw2 units.
The most common replacement locomotive became the gp382. Digitrax dcc decoders n scale model trains fifer hobby supply. Atlas trainman ho scale gp392 with esu loksound new road names and factoryinstalled sound highlight the latest version of the atlas trainman electromotive division emd gp392. This popular lifelike gp382 has remained in production since its 1976 arrival in the hobby. Atlas ho scale model railroad locomotives for sale ebay. The atlas gp38 2 is part of their trainman line, which has somewhat more coarse detail than their master line the atlas gp38 is a master loco. An emd gp382 is a fouraxle dieselelectric locomotive of the road switcher type built by general motors electromotive division. Mrc diesel sound decoder mit lautsprecher fur kato sd402. They look and run okay, and are relatively inexpensive.
Apr 29, 2020 an emd gp38 2 is a fouraxle dieselelectric locomotive of the road switcher type built by general motors electromotive division. This popular lifelike gp38 2 has remained in production since its 1976 arrival in the hobby. Onboard dcc decoder with soundtraxx tsunami2 sound. At 12v, the locomotive reached a prototypical 71 scale mph. Bcutter so for a neophyte who is considering moving to dcc and soundequipped engines, who has sausages for fingers and thumbs, and for whom a chain saw is a precision tool. Atlas is familyowned business that has its roots in model railroad track and accessory making through invention, innovation and ingenuity. While many internal upgrades were introduced such as the use of improved, modular dash 2 electrical components, there were some external differences between the early production gp402 and lateproduction gp40.
Dont know how good the sound is and how difficult the intall although it looks to be a drop in style decoder. Buy digitrax dn163a0 n dcc decoder, atlas gp402u23btm 6function 1a. Dcc sound installation atlas emd gp38 with tcs wow decoder duration. This article is my attempt to write about installing dcc on these locomotives it isnt a particularly simple task.
This section will assist you in selecting the correct soundtraxx digital sound decoder for your locomotive. This auction is for one 1 ho scale athearn gp382 locomotive as shown in the photos. Ho 2function dualmode decoder manual for advanced decoder. Matt herman from esu performs a starttofinish install of a loksound select direct decoder in an atlas gp38 hardwire in a total board replacement. Power was provided by an emd 645e 16cylinder engine, which generated 2000 horsepower. This is an ongoing improvement, so if you dont see your particular model, please check back from time. Atlas trainman ho scale gp39 2 with esu loksound new road names and factoryinstalled sound highlight the latest version of the atlas trainman electromotive division emd gp39 2. Installing dcc into the proto 2000 ho gp382 january 28, 2010 bevis king no comments introduction. The atlas 341 decoder simply drops into the place of the solderless wire harness whether its the oldversion grey plastic platform, or the newer green printed circuit board.
Sdn144a0 digitrax decoder atlas gp38c420 scale n part. Here is a short video i did on the new walthers gp382. Watch atlas gp38 loksound decoder install online vimeo. Part of the emd dash 2 line, the gp382 was an upgraded version of the earlier gp38. Atlas trainman ho scale emd gp38 2, standard dc, undecorated. Athearn ho gp38 gp382 diesels rtr ready to roll model. As a dualmode decoderequipped locomotive able to run on dc or dcc layouts, the atlas gp38 performed well on direct current dc.
Features include realistic paint schemes, allwheel drive, working headlights and ez mater mark ii knuckle couplers. Atlas 3242, ho emd gp38, gold series with esu loksound. This will free the chassis clips four of them and allow the shell to pull off. An12a0 fourfunction dcc decoder for atlas n scale locomotives decoder. I have a brand new mrc ho scale dcc drop in 16 bit sound decoder in package. The original nscale gp38 2 sold in train sets and individually for a number of years from lifelike. U23b was ges intermediatesized fouraxle roadswitcher of the late 1960s through the mid 1970s. Trivia lifelikewalthers gp38 2 shells will fit on the atlas gp40 et al chassis, although not vice versa. Mrc ho scale dcc drop in sound decoder atlas rs3gp38 new 500.
Apr 30, 2007 i finally installed a soundtraxx lc decoder and speaker in my atlas gp38, they had been sitting on my shelf for over two years. Digitrax dh165a0 ho scale decoder for atlas locomotives. Ive been dragged kickin and screamin into the dark side, but im slowly adapting. The second i ran had a slight growl to it but i think a shell removal and adjustment wold have fixed it and or some slight breakin time. You will probably have to cut frame to make room for decoder and a speaker on the rear shelf. This installation of tcs t1psh decoder is for ho scale atlas trainman gp382 and was performed by a. Emd began production of the 16cylinder, nonturbocharged, 2000 specifications. They perform best on 18 or greater radius curves making them good for upgrading train sets. Atlas master gold version features esu loksound decoder. An allnew nscale gp382 came in 2006, which was about the same time as the debut of the proto 2000 hoscale highquality gp382 release from lifelike. Alco c420 alco c628 alco c630 emd gp38 emd gp382 emd gp40 2005 or later emd gp402 2005 or later emd sd7 2003 or later emd sd9 2005 or later emd sd24 emd sd26 emd sd35 fm trainmaster ge b237 ge b307 ge b367 ge dash 840b ge dash 840bw ge dash 840c ge u23b.
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