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Lots have happened here over the last several months with
the move into the new building, sales of the Econami getting more popular as
its features are discovered, and with the final build and discontinuance of the
Tsunami line of products.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><img src="http://www.soundtraxx.com/econami_sale.jpg" height="180" width="560" /></div>
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First, we want to share the <a href="http://www.soundtraxx.com/econami_sale.pdf" target="_blank">“Get to Know Econami”</a> Sales Event
going on today, April 28<sup>th</sup>, 2016 through May 6<sup>th</sup>, 2016 at
your favorite SoundTraxx retailer.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This
offer will give you an additional $10 off the MSRP for a limited time!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This means that the Econami ECO-100 list
price, for example, will be set at a temporary MSRP of $69.95 through May 6<sup>th</sup>,
2016.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>With all the comparable products
out there at much higher prices, you cannot afford to not have some!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Act now and get these great decoders at the
promotional prices before time expires on this incredible offer.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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Now, let’s take some time to get you caught up…</div>
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<b>The Move.</b></div>
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As many of you may know, we have moved into our new 19,196
square foot manufacturing facility near our old building.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The new building allows us to expand our
manufacturing floor as well as provide a central location for all SoundTraxx
employees to now be under one roof, making communication and projects much
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The new facility is
located at 141 Burnett Drive in Durango.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>If you do get a chance to make it out here this summer, be sure to
contact us for a tour.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We’d be happy to
show you our new digs, but please call ahead so we can be ready for your
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<b>Trade Shows.</b></div>
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visiting many of the big train shows.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We
have been to Trainfest in Milwaukee, Oklahoma City Train Show in Oklahoma City,
Oklahoma, The Big Railroad Hobby Show in West Springfield, Massachusetts, The
Rocky Mountain Train Show in Denver, Colorado and Supertrain in Calgary,
Alberta, Canada.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Our sincere thanks to
all who attended and we look forward to visiting these areas again!</div>
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Next week will return us back to the Northeast, starting at<a href="http://linsjunction.com/" target="_blank"> Lin’sJunction</a> in Lansdale, PA (North of Philadelphia) with a SoundTraxx clinic on
May 4<sup>th</sup> at 7pm.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The following
night, we will be at <a href="http://www.yankeedabbler.com/" target="_blank">Yankee Dabbler</a> in Bellmawr, NJ (across the river from
Philadelphia) on May 5<sup>th</sup> at 6pm.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>We’ll travel to New York area and be at <a href="http://www.trainworld.com/" target="_blank">Trainland</a> in Lynnbrook on Long Island, Friday May 6<sup>th</sup> for in-store demonstrations starting at 1pm and
continuing until 5pm.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Friday Evening,
the <a href="http://www.westislandmodelrailroadclub.com/home.html" target="_blank">West Island Model Railroad Club</a> will host a SoundTraxx clinic sponsored by <a href="http://willishobbies.com/" target="_blank">WillisHobbies</a>, starting at 8pm and it is open to anyone who wants to attend.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>On Saturday, we’ll visit with the East Coast
Santa Fe Modelers’ Convention in Doylestown, PA.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We encourage you to attend one of these events, so be sure to
contact the stores for space and availability.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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<a href="http://www.soundtraxx.com/econami_loco_logo_button.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Econami Sound Decoder" border="0" src="http://www.soundtraxx.com/econami_loco_logo_button.jpg" height="200" width="200" /></a></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">ECONAMI
101</span></b></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">If
you have never experienced the <a href="http://www.soundtraxx.com/dsd/econami/index.php" target="_blank">Econami </a>before, give it a shot and learn just
how amazing this full featured decoder really is. Available in 5 formats and 3
"flavors" this decoder has the same great sound quality, 28-function
support, Hyperlight lighting effects, and our new and improved Hyperdrive2
advanced motor control.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> </span><img align="right" alt="Econami ECO-100 with Dime" src="http://www.soundtraxx.com/dsd/econami/ECO100_Dime.jpg" height="183" width="300" /></div>
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<a href="http://www.soundtraxx.com/dsd/econami/econami_features.php" target="_blank">EconamiFeatures:</a></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">The<a href="http://www.soundtraxx.com/dsd/econami/econami_sound.php?s=diesel" target="_blank">Diesel </a>model includes 5 built-in prime movers, 16 airhorns, selectable bells,
air compressors, and couplers.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> </span><img align="right" alt="Econami ECO-200" src="http://www.soundtraxx.com/dsd/econami/ecopnp.jpg" height="197" width="315" /></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">The
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Econami Digital Sound Decoders are not only a fully capable line of decoders,
but in many ways surpass our recently discontinued Tsunami sound decoders. They
can do everything the Tsunami could do, minus only two features - reverb and
Fireman Fred. </span></div>
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board family and sound samples, visit: </span><a href="http://www.soundtraxx.com/dsd/econami/index.php"><span style="color: blue; font-size: 12.0pt;">http://www.soundtraxx.com/dsd/econami/index.php</span></a><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Using SoundTraxx:
Operation</b></div>
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In an effort to help enhance your model railroad operations,
we have implemented many features in the Econami decoders.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This allows you to more realistically do the
work the real locomotive engineer does when shuffling cars or pulling that drag
up the grade.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We’ll start these with
features that have been incorporated in the decoders to help enhance your
operation and get the most from your SoundTraxx decoders.</div>
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<br /></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Lights</i></div>
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In the Tsunami products, we included a variety of Hyperlight
features to reproduce the popular warning devices found on many locomotives.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Included are such warning beacons as the Gyralight,
Mars Light, Strobe Light (single and double pulse), ditch lights and more.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The Econami line takes this further, by
letting you dim the light in the opposite direction of travel.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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You can also select two independently
constant dim lights with adjustable brilliance levels, to faithfully recreate
lights for number boards, class lights, step lights and more.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Econami is equipped with at least 4 lighting
functions and most with six (model dependent).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Using a diesel locomotive as an example, you can connect a headlight,
backup light, and Mars light on the front, a rotary beacon on top and still
have number board lights. Or you could choose to have an operating headlight
and backup light, along with alternating flashing ditch lights on both
ends.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Besides being really cool and fun
to see, lights were used by the railroad to draw attention to the moving train
for safety of people on the ground or at grade crossings.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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But what about lighting control?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The Econami defaults these auxiliary lights
to the higher functions, F24-F27.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This
frees up more room in the first 9 functions for operation control, such as RPM+
and RPM-.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This was done because once a
light is switched on, most of the time it is not on/off/on/off very frequently,
but throttling up the diesel prime mover manually (over and above the normal
Auto-Notching) is likely to be used more frequently.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This allows operators better and more
prototypical light control.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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</span>For this example, we’ll use a modern SD70Ace with headlight (F0f),
backup light (F0r), ditch lights (F24) and step/running lights (F25).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Our engineer steps into the cab and gets the
locomotive ready to go.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Assuming the
prime mover is has been started, he’ll want to illuminate the step and running
lights.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>To do this, we’ll activate
F25.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>These lights allow the engineer to
safely see down to the ground to confirm the train is moving, and illuminates
the walkways so any outside movement on the locomotive is done so with safety.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span> </div>
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Since the locomotive is not moving, it would
be dimmed.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So to do this with our
locomotive, activate F7 (Dimmer) and then F0 in the forward direction and the headlight
will be dimmed when turned on.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Now that
the orders have been given and it’s time to go, turn off F7 to get the
headlight to full brilliance, then activate F24 to turn on the ditch lights.
(Both ditch lights have been re-mapped to F24 using our Flex-Map technology -
we’ll cover this in a future installment or see page 35 of the Diesel User’s
Guide.)<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Now he’s ready to go, throttle
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Lastly, when taking the siding, according to <a href="http://www.trainweb.com/gcor/signals.html#5.9" target="_blank">GCOR,</a> clear of
the main, ditch lights are turned off and the headlight dimmed.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>To do this, deactivate F24 to turn off the
ditch lights and activate F7 to dim the headlight.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is customary to dim the lights and
extinguish the ditch lights for passing trains on double track so as to not blind
the engineer of the passing train!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>From
a modeler perspective, this is not usually thought about, but adds one more
element of operation.</div>
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Adding a few tasks of normal railroad operation with just
lighting effects, you can see that operation can be more involved than simply
recalling your locomotive, turning up the throttle knob and flipping a
direction switch.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This extra activity
helps our crews operate the model railroad without completing their tasks too
quickly on our always too-short model railroads!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Stay tuned next time as we explore another exciting
aspect of model railroad operation using SoundTraxx products.</div>
SoundTraxxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13832419847635374336noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2212695887608634762.post-3734517147131662272015-10-30T17:55:00.001-07:002015-10-30T17:58:39.574-07:00DIY Track Pickup Wipers<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GPdOGna5ihQ/VjQO9_LWR7I/AAAAAAAAAO4/-Fiss2dOQDs/s1600/kadee9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="181" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GPdOGna5ihQ/VjQO9_LWR7I/AAAAAAAAAO4/-Fiss2dOQDs/s200/kadee9.jpg" width="200" /></a>With the release of our Tsunami SoundCar decoders for rolling stock and our recent production of Blackstone Models 30-Foot Refrigerator Cars with a "SoundCar-ready" design, this post provides step-by-step instructions for making your own pickup wipers. While we considered including pickup wipers on the refrigerator cars, we opted to leave them out due to the significant price increase they would add to the models. Fortunately, it's relatively easy (and inexpensive) to make your own. <span style="font-family: inherit;">One method that we like is to modify</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"> <span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18.2px;">Kadee® No. 5 Centering Springs (Item #634)</span> as pickup wipers, which are available for $2.97 per dozen. The springs' “arms” can easily be modified to work as wipers on the inside of the wheels by mounting the centering spring on top of the truck bolster and soldering the pickup wires directly onto the centering springs.</span><br />
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more than one truck for best results.</i></span></span><br />
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For a demonstration of one of the methods for adapting the springs as pickups, watch our video:</span><br />
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Solder wires directly onto the centering springs, then glue the
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<li>Kadee No.5 centering springs (2)</li>
<li>28 to 32-gauge wire</li>
<li>Wire strippers</li>
<li>Wire cutters </li>
<li>Drill</li>
<li>25W soldering iron </li>
<li>Rosin core solder </li>
<li>Tweezers</li>
<li>File</li>
<li>Modeling glue</li>
<li>Toothpick</li>
<li>Heat-shrink tubing</li>
<li>Heat gun or blow dryer</li>
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<li>Remove trucks from model and set screws aside.</li>
<li>Remove wheelsets from trucks; gently spread apart the frame and pull out the axles. Set wheels aside.</li>
<li>Bend the spring leaves out and away from the each plate with tweezers.<br /><span id="goog_1368050860"></span><span id="goog_1368050861"></span></li>
<li>Using wire cutters, halve each plate so that the side with the attached spring leaves can be used. The side with the hole can be discarded.</li>
<li>Cut two 4-5” lengths of wire.</li>
<li>Strip and tin one end of each wire.</li>
<li>Solder a wire to the center of the topside of each plate.</li>
<li>Run a file across the top of the plastic bolsters and along the bottom of the metal plate to roughen each surface. This will allow the glue to hold the centering springs to the bolster more securely.</li>
<li>Approximate the placement of the centering springs to ensure the spring leaves will lightly, but evenly, touch the inside area of each wheel. Do this by matching it up with another set of trucks.</li>
<li>Use a toothpick to apply glue onto the coarse topsides of the bolster and the bottoms of the plates. Glue the centering springs into place.</li>
<li>Reinstall the wheelsets after the glue has dried. Ensure the spring leaves are wiping the inside of each wheel and make adjustments as needed. Ensure the spring leaves are not riding the insulating bushing on the axle.</li>
<li>If necessary, drill two holes in the underframe of the model (one hole for each wire) and thread the wires through the underframe.</li>
<li>Bend the wires to ensure they will not interfere with the bolster. Screw the trucks back onto the underframe.</li>
<li>Strip and tin the red SoundCar wire (right rail), black SoundCar wire (left rail), and the remaining ends of the wires.</li>
<li>Slide a piece of heat-shrink tubing over each wire.</li>
<li>Solder the red SoundCar wire to the pickup wire for the right rail.</li>
<li>Solder the black SoundCar wire to the pickup wire for the left rail.</li>
<li>Slide heat-shrink tubing over the connections and heat with a heat gun or blow dryer to insulate.</li>
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Drill a hole through each side of the bolster and each centering spring, then entwine the stripped end of the wire around a 1-72 sized screw and fasten it through the centering springs and bolsters.</div>
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<li>Kadee No.5 centering springs (2)</li>
<li>28 to 32-gauge wire</li>
<li>Wire strippers<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span></li>
<li>Wire cutters</li>
<li>Tweezers</li>
<li>Drill, drill bit, and tap</li>
<li>0.25”, 1-72 roundhead screws (2)</li>
<li>Modeling glue</li>
<li>Toothpick</li>
<li>Heat-shrink tubing</li>
<li>Heat gun or blow dryer</li>
<li>25W soldering iron</li>
<li>Rosin core solder</li>
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<li>Remove trucks from model and set screws aside.</li>
<li>Remove wheelsets from trucks; gently spread apart the frame and pull out the axles. Set wheels aside.</li>
<li>Modify the Kadee centering springs (2) so they fit neatly atop each truck bolster and do not cover the screw holes for mounting the trucks.</li>
<li>Bend the spring leaves out and away from the plate with tweezers.</li>
<li>Using wire cutters, halve the plate so that the side with the spring leaves attached can be used and the side with the hole can be discarded.</li>
<li>Drill a hole through the middle of each side of the bolster and a hole through the center of each plate. These holes must be sized to support 1-72 screws. Tap hole for a clean mount.</li>
<li>Cut two 4-5” lengths of wire.</li>
<li>Strip one end of each wire about 1”.</li>
<li>Approximate the placement of the centering springs to ensure the spring leaves will lightly, but evenly, touch the inside area of each wheel. Do this by matching it up with another set of trucks.</li>
<li>Entwine the stripped end of each wire with each 1-72 sized screw, and fasten them through the holes drilled in the centering springs and bolsters. A wire should now be secured through both centering springs and into each side of the bolster. This will allow a metal-on-metal connection to deliver electricity to the SoundCar.</li>
<li>Reinstall the wheelsets. Ensure the spring leaves are wiping the inside of each wheel and make adjustments as needed. Ensure the spring leaves are not riding the insulating bushing on the axle. </li>
<li>If necessary, drill two holes in the underframe of the model (one hole for each wire) and thread the wires through the underframe.</li>
<li>Bend the wires to ensure they will not interfere with the bolster. Screw the trucks back onto the model.</li>
<li>Strip and tin the red SoundCar wire (right rail), black SoundCar wire (left rail), and the remaining ends of the wires.</li>
<li>Slide a piece of heat-shrink tubing over each wire.</li>
<li>Solder the red SoundCar wire to the pickup wire for the right rail.</li>
<li>Solder the black SoundCar wire to the pickup wire for the left rail.</li>
<li>Slide heat-shrink tubing over the connections and heat with a heat gun or blow dryer to insulate.</li>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17303596597115520512noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2212695887608634762.post-84518023716005291122015-10-01T16:24:00.001-07:002015-10-01T16:25:20.317-07:00Tech Tip: Setting Up an Emergency Brake Light with Econami<span style="font-family: inherit;">With our new Flex-Map function mapping technology in our value line of <a href="http://www.soundtraxx.com/dsd/econami/index.php" target="_blank">Econami Digital Sound Decoders</a>, you can easily set up an emergency brake light effect to come on when the E-Stop button is pressed. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">For example, to set the FX3 lighting output as an emergency Gyralite that is activated when the E-Stop button is pressed, follow these steps: </span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Access CV 51 (FX3 Configuration) and set it to a value of 21 to configure the emergency Gyralite Hyperlight effect to the FX3 lighting output. Note: The Hyperlight effect configured to the FX3 lighting output can be turned on with function key F24 by default.</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">To map the emergency Gyralite configured to the FX3 lighting output to the emergency stop button, access CV 1.387 (FX3 Effect Auxiliary Map Register).</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Set CV 1.387 to a value of 16.</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></span></li>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">For additional information, refer to the “Configuring Lighting Outputs” and “Function Mapping” sections of the <i><a href="http://www.soundtraxx.com/manuals.php#econami" target="_blank">Econami User’s Guide</a></i>. </span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17303596597115520512noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2212695887608634762.post-4032238939226564782015-06-04T17:11:00.001-07:002015-06-09T14:15:10.433-07:00Building Pride, One Digital Sound Decoder at a Time<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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When you ask what she’s looking forward to the most about the new SoundTraxx facility, the immediate answer from co-owner and Vice President Nancy Workman is, “Having everyone in the same building!”<br />
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Getting the company under the same roof is the essential idea, and she elaborates by saying, “We’re able to be more competitive in manufacturing when we have a technologically advanced production floor. Over the years, we’ve updated our equipment with faster machines and better technology to maintain control of labor costs, gradually becoming larger in the limited space we have for production. We have run out of room in our current facility -- to the point that our engineering staff has been relocated to a rented space down the street.”<br />
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With the new building, our production and administrative areas will expand from 6,000 square feet to 20,000 square feet of much-needed space.<br />
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The ground level is designed to further accommodate the implementation of “Lean” manufacturing methods to improve efficiency and eliminate waste. Production Manager Brad Schulz is looking forward to having this specifically designed area to improve manufacturing flow. He explains that, “having the opportunity to design a manufacturing space from scratch can be very conducive to our efforts to operate under Lean methodologies. We will begin with raw materials on one end of the manufacturing line and end with finished product on the other, which will eliminate or reduce the activities that don’t add value along the way.”<br />
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Maintaining efficiency in the manufacturing process is key to our commitment to produce Digital Sound Decoders in the USA. According to Brad, this allows us to control aspects of manufacturing such as quality, cost, and frequency of production. He further describes that, “by keeping our manufacturing operations here in the states, we have the ability to be extremely agile when it comes to fulfilling orders or responding to market conditions.” Because efficiency will no longer be compromised by space constraints, the new facility has also been designed for what Brad refers to as, “calculated and efficient expansion” for keeping production costs down, and, in turn, for a lower product price.<br />
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We stand behind our products and USA-based manufacturing to strengthen quality control and provide you with top-drawer products. We design our test fixtures and check the operation of decoder before it’s shipped. If problems arise, our engineering team is right there to troubleshoot and prevent issues from hindering the manufacturing process. Our efforts are focused upon creating the highest quality products for users, and this dedication is what has built the company from the ground up.<br />
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Regarding the building design, Nancy adds that, “While we're not pursuing actual certification, we are following LEED practices when possible to reduce the building’s environmental impact.” Standing for “Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design,” LEED is a set of rating systems that specify the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of what is commonly referred to as “green.” She calls it “LEEDing by example,” which is expressive to the role SoundTraxx plays globally and locally, especially in an environmentally-aware city like Durango, Colorado.<br />
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The new building will also foster an enhanced environment that supports employee well-being. For example, it will include an employee fitness center, as well as a patio complete with a grill for informal gatherings. There will also be more spaces for meetings and product development, including a library area where employees and guests can collaborate or relax. Also among the building's centerpieces will be a model train layout designed and built by SoundTraxx employees. Though, most importantly, the new building will bring all employees back under one roof.<br />
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If you have plans to come to Durango this fall, you may find us preparing for the move, in the process of moving, or we could already be moved in! You don’t need a GPS to find us (the new facility is across the road from our current location in the Durango Tech Center) and we’re looking forward to showing you around! A virtual tour will be available online when we’ve moved in, and we’ll be happy to give tours if you find yourself in the area. Please contact us at (970) 259-0690 or (888) 789-7637 to schedule a tour. Tours are offered Monday-Friday at 4:30 pm, and we do our best to accommodate specific times.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17303596597115520512noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2212695887608634762.post-9625196233569518332015-05-19T16:34:00.001-07:002015-05-19T16:36:02.235-07:00Realistic Operations with Tsunami's F11 Braking Feature<div style="text-align: right;">
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Give your throttle a “brake” and use F11 to slow your train.
Instead of adjusting the throttle to engage the brakes, our functioning brake
effect lets you apply the brakes (and play the brake squeal sound effect) with
the press of the F11 function key. We developed the <a href="http://www.soundtraxx.com/features/features.php?l=brake" target="_blank">F11 functioning brake feature</a> to add another level of interaction and
realism to prototypical operating sessions. This feature is available in our <a href="http://www.soundtraxx.com/dsd/tsunami/index.php" target="_blank">Tsunami Digital Sound Decoders</a> and <a href="http://www.soundtraxx.com/MotorDecoders/MotorDecoders.php" target="_blank">DCC Mobile Decoders</a>.<br />
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F11 Braking on the Mainline</h3>
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To use this feature, first adjust the locomotive’s momentum
by setting CV 3 (Baseline Acceleration Rate) and CV 4 (Baseline Deceleration Rate) to non-zero values.
The exact values are up to you, but they should be large enough to produce a
noticeable delay in throttle response. We recommend starting with CV 3 set to 25 and CV set to 75. Then adjust the values to your personal taste from there.
Next, program CV 61 (F11 Braking Rate) to adjust the rate at which the
locomotive will slow down when F11 is engaged. If CV 61 is set to 0 or 128,
pressing F11 will only play the braking sound effects and not change the locomotive speed. Programming CV 61 with a
value from 1 to 127 will simulate a greater load/steeper grade, causing the
locomotive to decelerate more gradually than if you simply turned down the throttle.
Values from 129 to 255 will cause the locomotive to decelerate more aggressively
than if you adjusted the throttle. For this reason, be careful not to set the CV 61
value too high -- it can turn F11 into an emergency stop button. To get
started, we recommend setting CV 61 to a value of 178.</div>
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To apply the brakes and activate the sound effect, simply
press F11 and your train will slow to a stop. Press F11 again to release the
brakes and resume running your train.<o:p></o:p></div>
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This feature works really well in conjunction with
our <a href="http://www.soundtraxx.com/dsd/soundcar/soundcar.php" target="_blank">Tsunami SoundCar Digital Sound Decoder</a> for rolling stock. Program the
values of CVs 3, 4 and 61 in the SoundCar decoders to match the values in the locomotive's decoder when in a consist. This will sync the momentum and braking rates in the
consist when F11 is engaged so you can experience full braking throughout your
train.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Recommended F11 Braking CV Values</b><o:p></o:p></div>
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If CVs 61 (F11 Braking Rate) and 4 (Baseline Deceleration
Rate) are set to values that do not slow the train quickly, changes in the
train speed will seem nonexistent to the operator and spectators. Therefore, we recommend starting with the following CVs and values,
and then adjusting them to your preferences. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<li>CV 3: 25</li>
<li>CV 4: 75</li>
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F11 Braking for Yard Switching</h3>
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Our F11 functioning brake feature is also great for shuffling
cars in the yard.</div>
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Simply press F11 to apply the brakes, couple to the unit
(press F12 to activate the coupling sound effect), change direction, and press
F11 again to release the brakes. With this application, you don't need to worry about
adjusting speed steps on your throttle. And since the F11 braking feature is
available in the Tsunami SoundCar, this method works great for cutting cars
into your consist, especially with our new <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FBMh7Q3MywU" target="_blank">Intelligent Consisting feature</a> to
easily synchronize the cars to the decoder settings in the locomotive.<o:p></o:p></div>
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F11 Braking for Brake Testing</h3>
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You can also use the F11 feature to simulate brake testing.</div>
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A brake test is carried out when departing a yard or depot
to ensure the brakes are working correctly. The engineer reduces the brake
pressure so the brakes will grip the wheels. The more pressure that's released,
the more the brake shoes will grip the wheel. The idea is to verify that the
pressure is being reduced properly through the line, which would then, in turn, apply
the brakes when required. The test is a fun sequence that can be reproduced
when departing any terminal and provides a more realistic operation for your railroad.<o:p></o:p></div>
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First, press F11 to set the brakes. Then press F3 (short
whistle/horn) to signal that the brakes are set. Then, wait a few seconds for
the conductor to signal to the engineer that brake pressure was reduced
throughout the trainline. Press F3 twice to acknowledge the signal, and press
F11 to release the brakes. <o:p></o:p></div>
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For detailed information about programming the F11 functioning
brake feature, refer to page 61 in the <i>Tsunami
Steam Sound User’s Guide</i>, or page 51 in the <i>Tsunami
Diesel Sound User’s Guide</i>.</div>
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To see all the F11 braking applications described in this post, watch
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It's easy to get great sound from any speaker using the <a href="http://www.soundtraxx.com/features/features.php?l=7band" target="_blank">7-Band Equalizer (EQ) feature</a> in <a href="http://www.soundtraxx.com/dsd/tsunami/index.php" target="_blank">Tsunami</a> and <a href="http://www.soundtraxx.com/dsd/econami/index.php" target="_blank">Econami</a> digital sound decoders.<br />
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The EQ is controlled by eight Configuration Variables (CVs), which allow you to cut or boost frequency ranges to maximize speaker performance. Some CV adjustments are obvious (e.g., cutting frequencies not within the speaker’s range), while others can be tuned to your personal preference. Frequency ranges for SoundTraxx speakers are available on our "<a href="http://www.soundtraxx.com/access/speakers.php" target="_blank">Speakers</a>" page.<br />
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The Equalizer Control Register CV (CV 153 in Tsunami, CV 225 in Econami) allows you to select preset cut/boost levels configured for various speaker sizes and types, or enable the user-adjustable setting. There are seven associated CVs (all defaulted to 128) that act as sliders to boost or cut corresponding frequency ranges (CVs 154-160 in Tsunami, CVs 226-232 in Econami). Values from 0 to 127 reduce the output from -12 decibels (dB) to 0dB, and values from 128 to 255 increase the output from 0dB to +12dB.<br />
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Adjusting these frequencies will provide the ultimate tone control and help you get the most out of the speaker’s strengths.<br />
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<b>Tsunami and 35mm x 16mm Speaker EQ Setting Example</b></h3>
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For this example, we'll use Tsunami and our popular 35mm x 16mm speaker. First, enable the user-adjustable EQ by setting CV 153 to 7. CV 154 controls the 62Hz frequency band, which is too low for this speaker to physically reproduce (its lowest frequency is 250Hz). Set this CV to 0 so the speaker will not cause any distortion. Likewise, CV 155 controls a frequency that is too low for this speaker (125Hz), so also set it to a value of 0. CV 156 controls the 250Hz frequency band, which is the starting threshold of the speaker’s capabilities. You can boost this a small amount, so set CV 156 to 175. The rest of the CVs (157-160) are in the speaker’s frequency range as well. We suggest starting with the following values and then altering them to your preference: CV 157 = 200; CV 158 = 225; CV 159 = 200; and CV 160 = 185). Try different settings and listen for what sounds best to you. Record your changes so you don’t forget the settings you liked.<br />
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<b>Recommended EQ CV Values for SoundTraxx Tsunami Decoder and 35mm x 16mm Speaker</b><br />
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<li>CV 153: 7</li>
<li>CV 154: 0</li>
<li>CV 155: 0</li>
<li>CV 156: 175</li>
<li>CV 157: 200</li>
<li>CV 158: 225</li>
<li>CV 159: 200</li>
<li>CV 160: 185</li>
<li>Note: You may adjust CVs 156-160 to your personal preference.</li>
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For more information regarding the EQ, refer to the user's guides on our "<a href="http://www.soundtraxx.com/manuals.php" target="_blank">Manuals</a>" page. Our “<a href="http://www.soundtraxx.com/primer/index.php" target="_blank">Sound Primer</a>” also details the science behind sound and has tips for speaker installation. You can also watch our EQ demonstration video:<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17303596597115520512noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2212695887608634762.post-20885653353933648652015-01-29T16:02:00.000-08:002015-05-11T16:02:58.136-07:00How It All Began. . .<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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In this post, Nancy Workman, Co-owner and Vice President for Sales & Marketing, recalls how SoundTraxx got its start...</div>
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As we begin our 25th year in business, a rare bit of nostalgia creeps in….25 years! How did that happen?!</div>
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Way back in 1988, I began working for a marine electronics company in Pocasset, Massachusetts. The company primarily designed, manufactured and sold electronics for recreational marine use -- charting machines, knot meters, depth sounders, and wind anemometers. My new job entailed mostly marketing, but I was also responsible for writing the owner’s manuals that went with our products. As fate would have it, my first manual was for a series of products being developed by one of the senior design engineers -- one Steven Dominguez. </div>
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During the process of writing the manual, Steve and I became friends, and early in 1989, he approached me with a request: Would I have some time to help him market a product of his own that he had been working on? My first question, of course, was, “What’s the product?”</div>
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Very seriously, he answered, “It’s a sound system for model trains.” To which I skeptically answered, “…A sound system for toy trains?” Steve snorted at me and answered, “NO! SCALE MODEL TRAINS!” To which I responded, “What’s the difference?”</div>
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Please understand, I have never been exposed to model railroading. No uncles, brothers or grandparents, no neighbors, nothing in school. I really didn’t know the difference. At this point he huffed out of my office and I pretty much figured that was that. But the next day, he walked in and put a model -- an HOn3 brass Fujiama K-36 -- on my desk. As a former art major, I could totally appreciate what it represented. I said, “That’s the coolest thing I’ve ever seen” and the rest, as they say, is history.</div>
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Later that year, Steve and I attended (as registrants) the National Narrow Gauge Convention in Durango, Colorado. It was there that I fell in love with the area, the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, and the modeling community. We launched our company in January of 1990, with an eye on someday moving to Durango and creating cool products for our new friends. Though the first product launched was actually not a sound system, but our Hyperlight, it began a quarter-century of innovations that we continue today. </div>
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We hope you stay tuned -- we have lots of exciting things coming in 2015! And celebrate with us by visiting our <a href="http://soundtraxx.com/achievements.php" target="_blank">25th Anniversary Web page</a> on the 25th of each month for our "Silver Special" offer or announcement. For our first "Silver Special," we're offering <a href="http://soundtraxx.com/achievements.php?l=phone" target="_blank">steam and airhorn audio files</a> as free downloads for ringtones (or fun sound effects for your computer). </div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17303596597115520512noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2212695887608634762.post-79219944839329053432015-01-08T16:59:00.000-08:002015-01-16T12:07:39.020-08:00Celebrate 25 Years of Innovation with Us!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">January 2015 marks the launch of our year-long celebration of 25 years in designing and manufacturing innovative electronics and sound systems for model railroads. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Throughout the year, we’ll be offering “Silver Specials” to thank you for your support. Check our <a href="http://www.soundtraxx.com/achievements.php" target="_blank">25th Anniversary Web page</a> on the 25th of each month for a special offer, contest, raffle, or giveaway.<br /></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">It all started when...</span></h3>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Owners Steve Dominguez and Nancy Workman launched SoundTraxx’s corporate entity, Throttle Up!, in 1990. On February 4, 1990, they debuted their first product, the Hyperlight HPL-75, at the Big RR Hobby Show (now known as the Railroad Hobby Show) in Springfield, Massachusetts. The Hyperlight was the first lighting product on the market that used a microprocessor to allow users to select and control multiple lighting effects from within one module. Modelers were able to select from more than eight effects, which included Mars/Gyralite, oscillating headlight, rotary beacon, xenon strobes, and a fire flicker effect. They also could set directional lighting and flash rates. The heritage of this product is still evident today in our line of </span><a href="http://www.soundtraxx.com/dsd/tsunami/" style="font-family: inherit;" target="_blank">Tsunami Digital Sound Decoders</a><span style="font-family: inherit;">.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The <a href="http://www.soundtraxx.com/features/features.php?l=light" target="_blank">Hyperlight </a>is one of many <a href="http://www.soundtraxx.com/achievements.php?l=first" target="_blank">industry “firsts”</a> that we have developed over the past 25 years. In 1996, we released our first Digital Sound Decoder – the DSD-2408 for steam. This revolutionary product was the first DCC decoder that included both sound and lighting functions, as well as the first to feature polyphonic sound channels and <a href="http://www.soundtraxx.com/features/features.php?l=exh" target="_blank">Dynamic Digital Exhaust</a>. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Today, we’ve continued to push the envelope for what’s possible with DCC to add more realism and fun to model railroading. Our Tsunami line of Digital Sound Decoders still feature many of the technologies we’ve developed and built upon since the beginning. What innovations will we bring to 2015? Stay tuned…</span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17303596597115520512noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2212695887608634762.post-77145070382181103702014-11-20T17:19:00.002-08:002014-12-23T16:49:14.206-08:00Installing a Micro-Tsunami TSU-750 Digital Sound Decoder in a Kato N-Scale FEF-3<span style="font-family: inherit;">December 23, 2014 Update: A complete <a href="http://www.soundtraxx.com/documents/appnotes/kato_fef3_n-scale.pdf" target="_blank">Application Note</a> detailing this installation is now available. Please note that we are planning to add new photos to the document for clarity. However, if you want to tackle the installation now, all of the essential information is available in the Application Note.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Within the next few weeks, <a href="http://www.katousa.com/" target="_blank">Kato</a> will ship its new N-scale Union Pacific FEF-3 and passenger train. It's easy to add great sound to this model with our <a href="http://www.soundtraxx.com/dsd/tsunami/750.php" target="_blank">Micro-Tsunami TSU-750</a> for <a href="http://www.soundtraxx.com/dsd/tsunami/750.php" target="_blank">Heavy Steam</a>, our small <a href="http://www.soundtraxx.com/access/speakers.php#o" target="_blank">25mm x 14mm oval speaker</a> and <a href="http://www.soundtraxx.com/access/baffles.php" target="_blank">gasket</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">We have mocked up the installation process using a pre-production sample of the model. When we receive the final version, we'll create an Application Note detailing the installation. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Wire up the speaker leads and the track pickups to the decoder. A backup light can be installed now if desired. </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">There should only be four wires left for the headlight and the motor. Leave these wires outside of the front of the tender and reinstall the shell. </span></div>
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One of the members, Lou, was kind enough to spend a few moments to show me around this amazing layout, which has over 7,000 feet of track. The scenery on the layout is about 80% complete with many scratchbuilt bridges and well-detailed buildings modeled from photos of actual structures around the Lehigh Valley area. The Allentown Yard alone is a sight to see with two fully operational hump yards!<br />
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The railroad club was formed in 1994 and started this layout in 1996. They converted it to DCC in 2005. The railroad was also featured in the September 2013 issue of <i>Model Railroader Magazine</i>.<br />
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If you are in the Bethlehem or Allentown, PA area, or looking for a layout to visit a short drive from Philadelphia, be sure to see the L&KV. You will not be disappointed!<br />
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For more information, visit <span style="color: #0000ee;"><u><a href="http://www.lkvmodelrailroad.com/">www.lkvmodelrailroad.com</a> </u></span>or call (610) 868-7101. Also be sure to check out the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/LKV01/featured" target="_blank">L&KV YouTube channel</a> to see the railroads in action. For even more photos of their amazing work and updates, go to the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/lkvmrr?fref=ts" target="_blank">L&KV Model Railroad Museum's Facebook page</a>.<br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; line-height: 15.3599996566772px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">They are open to the public on the third Sunday of every month from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets are $7 for adults and free for children 12 and younger.</span></span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17303596597115520512noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2212695887608634762.post-26432484210888914502014-10-17T14:46:00.003-07:002014-12-18T14:06:43.775-08:00Upcoming SoundTraxx Clinics in WisconsinFall is in the air, which means <a href="http://www.trainfest.com/" target="_blank">Trainfest</a> is just around the corner!<br />
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While they're in Wisconsin, George and Jarrette will present several free in-store clinics, as well as a clinics at Trainfest. If you're in the area, we hope you can attend and learn how Tsunami Digital Sound Decoders can change the way you run your railroad.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Free In-Store Clinics:<br />Braking, Switching and Running -- Railroading With Tsunami Decoders</span></b><br />
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<a href="http://www.enginehouseservices.com/" target="_blank">EngineHouse Services </a><br />
Green Bay, WI<br />
6:30 p.m., Tuesday, November 4, 2014<br />
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<a href="http://www.southsidetrains.com/" target="_blank">South Side Trains</a><br />
Milwaukee, WI<br />
3 p.m., Wednesday, November 5, 2014<br />
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Greenfield, WI<br />
6 p.m., Thursday, November 6, 2014<br />
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<b>Clinic Description</b><br />
From auto-synchronizing exhaust to full train line braking, learn how SoundTraxx Tsunami Digital Sound Decoders can enhance how you run your railroad. At our free in-store clinics, SoundTraxx rep George Bogatiuk will use prototypical scenarios to demonstrate the many features built into Tsunami decoders for locomotives and rolling stock. He will also showcase the new Tsunami SoundCar and its new Intelligent Consisting feature, which makes consisting a breeze with the wave of a magnet. Be sure to bring your DCC questions!<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Trainfest Clinic:<br /> Realistic Train Operation with SoundTraxx Tsunami Decoders</span></b><br />
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Expo Center Upstairs Classroom 3<br />
1 p.m., Saturday, November 8, 2014<br />
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Expo Center Upstairs Classroom 3<br />
10 a.m., Sunday, November 9, 2014<br />
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From auto-synchronizing exhaust to full train line braking, learn how SoundTraxx Tsunami Digital Sound Decoders can enhance the prototypical operation of your railroad. SoundTraxx rep Jarrette Ireland will demonstrate the many features built into Tsunami decoders for locomotives and rolling stock, and explain how to implement them for more realism when running your trains. He will also discuss Intelligent Consisting, a new feature available in the Tsunami SoundCar decoder that makes it easy to add and remove cars in consists without CV programming.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17303596597115520512noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2212695887608634762.post-334297069440554022014-09-30T16:34:00.000-07:002014-10-02T15:55:58.646-07:00SoundCar Intelligent Consisting With Real-World Examples<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>Intelligent Consisting…What exactly is it?</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">In a nutshell, Intelligent Consisting is a method for quickly adding SoundCar-equipped models to a train without CV programming. It's DCC consisting "with the wave of a wand." Before I explain it in greater detail, here’s a quick background story:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">It was one of those great “aha!” moments that we had while testing the Tsunami SoundCar prototype decoders. While operating several SoundCar-equipped models on my layout, Jarrette and I realized that it was a time-consuming (and not-so-fun) task to independently program each SoundCar decoder into a consist. We needed to find a better, easier way to consist decoder-equipped locomotives and rolling stock. We brainstormed several ideas with our engineering team and came up with a clever solution – a magnetic sensor on the decoder to activate a consisting mode. All it takes is the wave of a magnet over the decoder in the model and four presses of the F8 key to add it to a consist. So, rather than setting CV 19 (Consist Address) in each SoundCar decoder, you can do one sequence (wave a magnet over all cars and then press F8 four times) to add multiple SoundCar-equipped models to a consist.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">With Intelligent Consisting, you are also playing the role of the brakeman. The SoundCar will play prototypical sound effects to acknowledge the completion of the brakeman tasks. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">When you first wave the magnet (i.e., brake club) over the decoder, you will hear the hand brake being untied, just like in the following video clips:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">After you press F8 on your cab four times, you will hear a light hiss of the retainer bleeding off to indicate that the car is hooked into the train line. It sounds like this:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><i>Note: At the end of this video, you can also hear the sound of the cylinder setting since the brakes are set in the locomotive. When it joins a consist, the SoundCar decoder recognizes which functions are enabled in the locomotive's decoder, and responds accordingly. </i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">When you remove a car from the consist, simply wave the magnet over the decoder again and listen for the sounds of the hand brake being tied down and set, as demonstrated in the video clips:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">In summary, here’s how Intelligent Consisting works with Tsunami SoundCar Digital Sound Decoders:</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Wave a magnet over the decoder in the models (Note: We recommend installing the decoder to the inside of the model’s roof with the magnetic sensor facing outward). </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Listen for the sounds of the hand brakes being untied to confirm that the decoders are waiting for a signal from the command station.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">From your cab controlling the locomotive or consist, press F8 four times (Note: This function sequence can be remapped to any function key, 1-12). </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Listen for a light hiss of the air retainer bleed-off to confirm that the cars are now part of train. When your train pulls away, the </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">sounds of the SoundCar-equipped models will be in </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">sync with the locomotive.</span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> </span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Note: The other sounds that are activated in the SoundCar decoders in this video are flat spots, generator, and the clickety-clack. Listen to our online <a href="http://www.soundtraxx.com/dsd/tsunami/showwistle.php?s=soundcar" target="_blank">SoundCar audio clip</a> to hear more of the 20-plus sound effects available in the decoder.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Cutting a car from the consist is even easier! Just wave the magnet over the model again and listen for the sound of the hand brake being tied and set.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Visit the <a href="http://www.soundtraxx.com/dsd/soundcar/soundcar.php" target="_blank">SoundCar Web page</a> for additional information.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">At SoundTraxx, our goal is to make your model railroading experience as fun and realistic as possible. We’re excited to introduce yet another innovative product that will change the way you run your layout. If you have an opportunity to try out Intelligent Consisting, please do so and let us know what you think! You can email your feedback to </span><a href="mailto:customernews@soundtraxx.com" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">customernews@soundtraxx.com</a><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">We’d like to thank the </span><a href="http://www.durangotrain.com/" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;" target="_blank">Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad</a><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> for allowing us to use their equipment and helping us film these examples. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Post by George Bogatiuk, SoundTraxx Sales Rep</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17303596597115520512noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2212695887608634762.post-46913167528744040382014-09-17T14:44:00.002-07:002014-09-23T08:26:51.524-07:00Upcoming SoundTraxx Clinics in the Northeast<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: verdana, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 21.2799987792969px;">Learn about full train operations during the free clinic, “Braking, Switching & Running: Railroading With Tsunami Decoders,” presented by SoundTraxx sales rep George Bogatiuk at stores in Pennsylvania, New York, and New Jersey.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: verdana, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 21.2799987792969px;">Using prototypical scenarios, George will demonstrate all of the sound effects and features in Tsunami Digital Sound Decoders for locomotives and rolling stock that will enhance how you run your railroad. He’ll also showcase the new Tsunami SoundCar and its new Intelligent Consisting feature, which makes consisting a breeze with the wave of a magnet. In addition, George will be on-hand to answer any of your DCC questions.</span></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17303596597115520512noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2212695887608634762.post-37220152616437045432014-09-12T14:39:00.001-07:002014-09-23T08:29:11.510-07:00Summer Rewind: New Products, NNGC Layout Tour, Groundbreaking and More!It’s time to get back on track! The cooler September weather serves as a reminder to get rolling again on model railroad projects, and we have new products that you need to try out! It’s been an incredibly busy year for all of us and we have a lot to catch up on. And just a reminder, for monthly updates delivered right to your in-box, sign up for our free customer e-newsletter, “SoundBits.” Send an email request to <a href="mailto:customernews@soundtraxx.com">customernews@soundtraxx.com</a> to be added to the list.<br />
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First, we have a couple new SoundTraxx products to introduce -- the <a href="http://soundtraxx.com/dsd/soundcar/soundcar.php" target="_blank">Tsunami SoundCar™ Digital Sound Decoder</a> for rolling stock and the <a href="http://soundtraxx.com/access/wiring.php" target="_blank">CurrentKeeper™ power accessory</a>. In this post, we'll discuss the features of the SoundCar and introduce its Intelligent Consisting feature. We've also included instructions for DIY electrical pickups.<br />
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We also have a few Blackstone Models announcements to share, along with a photo recap of the layouts we visited during the National Narrow Gauge Convention in Kansas City.</div>
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Finally, we have details on our upcoming in-store clinics in the northeast and some "groundbreaking" news.<br />
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<b>Tsunami SoundCar</b><b> Digital Sound Decoder for Rolling Stock</b><br />
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For the first half of the year, we were busy putting the final touches on the latest addition to our line of Tsunami Digital Sound Decoders – the <a href="http://soundtraxx.com/dsd/soundcar/soundcar.php" target="_blank">SoundCar</a>, which we released in June. The SoundCar is the only 16-bit DCC decoder that provides sound and lighting effects for all types of rolling stock in all scales. The SoundCar includes a <a href="http://www.soundtraxx.com/dsd/tsunami/showwistle.php?s=soundcar" target="_blank">variety of railcar-specific recordings</a>, such as wheel noises (including clickety-clack, flange squeal, and flat spots), generator, brake cylinders, emergency brake valve (“big hole”), and glad hand release. It also includes a selection of user-adjustable horns, bells and whistles for cab cars and cabooses. The sounds are adjustable for various types of cars, from bobber cabooses to 6-axle observation cars, and the decoder includes automated sound sequences, such as complete train line braking. Now you can stop missing out on half the fun!<br />
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These 47mm x 14mm x 8.5mm universal-style decoders are easy to install in virtually any scale and work with 8-ohm speakers. The SoundCar also includes a 2-pin plug for optionally using our CurrentKeeper (another new product we released this year) to maintain sounds and lights during momentary power losses due to finicky wheel pickups and not-so-perfect track.<br />
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Individual SoundCar decoders retail for $42.50 MSRP (P.N. 829100) and a 3-pack is available for $112.95 MSRP (P.N. 829110). For the best experience, we recommend installing a SoundCar in every third or fourth car in your train.<br />
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For even more information about the SoundCar, check out <a href="http://model-railroad-hobbyist.com/magazine/mrh-2014-09-sep/di_soundtraxx-soundcar-decoder" target="_blank">Bruce "Mr. DCC" Petrarca's review</a> in "Model Railroad Hobbyist."<br />
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<b>Intelligent Consisting</b><br />
In addition to being the first DCC decoder of its kind, the Tsunami SoundCar introduces a new method for creating consists called Intelligent Consisting. This innovative feature came about during the testing phase where our sales team, Jarrette and George, discovered that programming all of the SoundCar-equipped models into a consist was cumbersome and time-consuming. Our design engineers came up with an clever method that uses a magnetic sensor to initiate consisting rather than having to individually program each unit’s CVs. We coined this method “Intelligent Consisting,” since the decoder “knows” when it’s supposed to be synchronized with a consist with the wave of a magnet. By reducing the number of steps required to set up consists, Intelligent Consisting represents a 90% time-savings over the traditional method!<br />
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Here’s how it works (follow along if you have SoundCar decoders):<br />
For this example, set your SoundCar decoders and locomotive decoder to have CV 3 = 25, CV 4 = 75 and CV 61 = 178.<br />
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Couple the SoundCar-equipped units with your locomotive. Wave any magnet over each unit with a SoundCar (Note: If possible, install the SoundCar to the underside of the model’s roof for easy access to the decoder’s magnetic sensor) and hear the hand brake being released, just like the railroads have to do. Now, from your cab controlling the locomotive, simply press F8 four times in a row. The SoundCar sees this action and then knows it is to join that address/consist. To indicate your car has joined the train, the air retainer will bleed off with a light hiss. Now simply pull away and the cars that have joined the train will start reproducing sound effects. After running, press F11. The sounds of the brakes applying throughout the train will play, but you will also notice the train slowing to a stop, as do the sounds from SoundCar! Applying the full train line brakes makes for a more fun and interesting operation session.<br />
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To release the car from the consist, simply wave the magnet over the decoder again. The sound of the brakeman tying down the hand brake will play to indicate that the car is no longer part of the train.<br />
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The best part of this method is that any number of cars can be added at one time. The F8 sequence only needs to be done once. This allows for all switching to be done, then at one time, the whole train can be synchronized with Intelligent Consisting and sent on its way. Adding and subtracting cars on the road is easy as well. Only the cars in consist search mode (activated by the magnet) are added/subtracted from the train. <br />
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<b>DIY Electrical Pickups</b><br />
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-LX9yqRx9IOI/VBNbU0UFKkI/AAAAAAAAAB4/xsm0hz1_FsA/s1600/Kadee5-Centering-Spring-3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-LX9yqRx9IOI/VBNbU0UFKkI/AAAAAAAAAB4/xsm0hz1_FsA/s1600/Kadee5-Centering-Spring-3.jpg" /></a>Since the SoundCar requires models to have electrical pickups, we’ve found a relatively easy way to use Kadee® No. 5 Centering Springs (Item #634) as wipers. At less than $3 for a dozen, these parts are also an inexpensive option for creating your own pickups.<br />
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<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jRQnjjjud3I/VBNbrEzdkXI/AAAAAAAAACA/H5LkYjdjjww/s1600/Kadee5-Centering-Spring-9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jRQnjjjud3I/VBNbrEzdkXI/AAAAAAAAACA/H5LkYjdjjww/s1600/Kadee5-Centering-Spring-9.jpg" height="200" width="200" /></a>The centering spring is comprised of a bronze plate with two spring “arms” that are each attached to opposite sides. You can modify the springs so that they rub along the backside of the wheels with the plate mounted to an insulated section of the bolster (you can use a small piece of insulated PCB or styrene) or directly to a plastic bolster. <br />
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We recommend first removing the wheelsets from the trucks for easier access to the bolsters. Next, modify the centering springs by using tweezers to pull the springs out and away from the plate. Then cut the plate so that it will neatly fit onto the bolster and does not cover the screw hole for mounting the trucks. <br />
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To create an electrical circuit, you may either solder a piece of 30- to 32-gauge wire to the center of the plate glued to the PCB or styrene or use a plastic screw drilled and tapped through the bolster to hold the wire in place. If you solder the wire (to provide a more reliable connection), use glue to mount the insulator and plate (if necessary) to the bolster. To determine where to mount the plate, use an assembled truck as a reference to gauge placement so that the springs are brushing up against the backside of the wheels.</div>
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In order to get a complete circuit, you will need to add a pickup for the right rail wire and one for the left rail wire. For optimal performance, add pickups to all of the wheels. If you can only equip one truck with pickups to each rail, install a CurrentKeeper to maintain power to the decoder.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Blackstone Models Announcements</b></span><br />
The Blackstone Models product development team has been busy as well working on the <a href="http://blackstonemodels.com/loco/k28/k28.php" target="_blank">K-28</a> and <a href="http://blackstonemodels.com/loco/k36/k36.php" target="_blank">K-36</a> Mikado releases, <a href="http://blackstonemodels.com/track/protraxx.php" target="_blank">ProTraxx</a> turnouts, and our first run of <a href="http://blackstonemodels.com/rolling/reefer/reefer.php" target="_blank"> D&RGW 30’ Refrigerator Cars</a>, which will all be available late 2015. We understand that the announcement of these products has generated much excitement and anticipation. We appreciate your patience during the engineering and production processes as numerous factors come into play. However, please know that we are working hard to get these models into stores and onto your layout.<br />
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The 2014 releases of <a href="http://blackstonemodels.com/new/800gondola/index.php" target="_blank">D&RGW 800 Series Drop Bottom Gondolas</a> and <a href="http://blackstonemodels.com/rolling/flat/index.php" target="_blank">6000 Series Flatcars</a> are now available from authorized retailers.<br />
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And finally, our <a href="http://blackstonemodels.com/new/c19/bb.php" target="_blank">D&RG C-19 No. 345 model in her “movie scheme” decoration</a> made an encore appearance at this year’s National Narrow Gauge Convention. We are pleased to offer a limited <br />
re-release of this unique “stunt engine” in her bumblebee-style paint scheme as she appeared in the 1950s Western movie, “Denver & Rio Grande.” These show-stopping models are now available from authorized retailers.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">34th National Narrow Gauge Convention</span></b><br />
One of our favorite activities at train shows is visiting the layouts at the venue and in the area. George and Jarrette toured some amazing layouts during the 34th National Narrow Gauge Convention in Kansas City. They especially enjoyed seeing how the layouts use SoundTraxx and Blackstone Models products. Here are a few of our favorite photos from the world-class layouts and modules we saw in the Kansas City area. We wish we had more time to visit all of them! To see more photos, check out our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.777031855651918.1073741829.114849181870192&type=1&l=22d0cfdc9a" target="_blank">Facebook album</a>.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Upcoming Clinics</b></span><br />
The SoundTraxx "Road Show" is headed to the northeast, where George will present in-store clinics on realistic railroad operations using Tsunami decoders. He also will demonstrate the new SoundCar decoder for rolling stock.<br />
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<li><a href="http://www.linsjunction.com/" target="_blank">Lin’s Junction</a><br />Lansdale, PA<br />Tuesday, September 30, 2014<br />7:30 p.m.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.joestrainstation.com/" target="_blank">Joe’s Train Station</a><br />Feasterville, PA<br />Wednesday, October 1, 2014<br />7 p.m.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.trainworld.com/" target="_blank">TrainLand</a><br />Lynbrook, NY<br />Thursday, October 2, 2014<br />4 p.m. – 7 p.m.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.yankeedabbler.com/" target="_blank">Yankee Dabbler</a><br />Bellmawr, NJ<br />Saturday, October 4, 2014<br />10 a.m. – 4 p.m.</li>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Upcoming Shows</b></span><br />
Hear the SoundCar in action and try Intelligent Consisting at the following shows:<br />
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<li><a href="http://www.trainfest.com/" target="_blank">Trainfest</a> (Milwaukee)<br />November 8 and 9</li>
<li><a href="http://www.okctrainshow.com/" target="_blank">Oklahoma City Train Show</a> <br />December 6 and 7</li>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>New Building Coming in 2015</b></span><br />
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To round out our year, we broke ground on our new 20,000 sq. ft. facility on September 10. Our new location is near our current facility in Durango, Colorado. We think it’s a fitting milestone as we celebrate our 25th year anniversary next year. Having out-grown our current facility, it will be great to have everyone back under one roof! Stay tuned for updates and photos during the process!<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17303596597115520512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2212695887608634762.post-2602589283176581932014-01-08T12:48:00.000-08:002015-05-14T08:05:10.787-07:00Trainfest and OKC Show Recap, Future Appearances, Factory Tour, and Using LEDs with Tsunami<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-SSGD1VjLYbA/Us2K_QJNvNI/AAAAAAAABQU/m8jYi4aJPRQ/s1600/soundtraxx_company-2013.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" closure_lm_845660="null" height="121" hua="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-SSGD1VjLYbA/Us2K_QJNvNI/AAAAAAAABQU/m8jYi4aJPRQ/s1600/soundtraxx_company-2013.JPG" width="200" /></a>Happy New Year to all! We hope everyone had a safe and a happy holiday season. We would also like to thank all of our loyal customers for helping make 2013 a successful year!<br />
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As we ring in the New Year, we have a few projects we are working on to help make 2014 an even better year.<br />
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In this post, we will recap a few trips that were taken toward the end of the year. We’ll also talk about upcoming appearances where you can see our staff. Ever wanted to tour our facility? Now you can take a quick peek behind the scenes! Last for our Tech Tip: Some quick tips on using LEDs with our decoders.<br />
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<strong><span style="font-size: large;">Milwaukee Trainfest</span></strong><br />
We were again on display at the annual Trainfest held in Milwaukee. As usual, this was a busy show with lots to see! Trainfest is always one of our favorite shows to go to. For information on this annual spectacle of trains, visit <a href="http://www.trainfest.com/">www.trainfest.com</a>.<br />
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While there, we were able to visit the North American Prototype Modelers (NAPM) at their 5,000 sq. ft. home and see their impressive HO layout. The Union Station scene is nothing less than impressive. One could spend 30 minutes on just this scene and still not see every detail they have put into it! This is a great place to visit because they are always working on improving and finishing the layout, so scenes change each time we get to visit. While there, we saw many SoundTraxx Tsunami-equipped locos running around the layout. If you are in the area, or for more info about this great club, please visit <a href="http://napmltd.org/">http://napmltd.org</a>.<br />
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Later, we were also able to make it up to Green Bay to visit our friends at <a href="http://www.enginehouseservices.com/" target="_blank">EngineHouse Services</a> and the <a href="http://www.nationalrrmuseum.org/" target="_blank">National Railroad Museum</a>.<br />
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This was a good stop as it checked another Big Boy (No. 4017) off the "to see" list for George and Jarrette (and it was the first for marketing coordinator Tracey). This museum had quite a few locos, including some that allowed visitors to explore the cabs. It was quite cold and time was short, but we got to see most of the museum’s collection. For information on this museum, visit <a href="http://www.nationalrrmuseum.org/">www.nationalrrmuseum.org</a>.<br />
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<strong><span style="font-size: large;">Oklahoma City Train Show</span></strong><br />
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Unfortunately, there was heavy snow and ice throughout the area, making travel to this show difficult for many, especially in the North Texas region. We did have a great time meeting with the modelers who were able to make it out. <br />
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While there, Jarrette and George visited the <a href="http://www.oklahomarailwaymuseum.org/" target="_blank">Oklahoma City Railroad Museum</a> and saw some of their equipment, which is in great shape thanks to the dedicated volunteers! They are currently in the process of restoring a CF-7 to full operating condition with new paint. </div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Future Appearances</span></b><br />
In 2014, George will be at <a href="http://www.trainworld.com/" target="_blank">TrainLand</a> in Lynbrook, NY on January 18 from 10am to 6pm for product demonstrations and to answer your questions.<br />
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Next, he will be at <a href="http://www.dcbhobbies.com/servlet/StoreFron" target="_blank">DCB Hobbies</a> in East Setauket on Sunday, January 19 from 3pm to 5pm for a Tsunami clinic. Space is limited, so please call ahead and reserve a spot.<br />
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We will be attending the Amherst Railway Society’s Railroad Hobby Show in West Springfield, MA held on January 25 and 26 at the Big E. George and Jarrette will be giving clinics on using the Tsunami for steam and diesel locomotives on Friday evening at the Sheraton Springfield Monarch Hotel starting at 4:30 pm. For more information about this show, visit <a href="http://www.railroadhobbyshow.com/">www.railroadhobbyshow.com</a>. <br />
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Next will be the Rocky Mountain Toy Train Show in Denver, CO on March 1 and 2. We are working on offering some clinics in the area as well. Visit their website at <a href="http://www.rockymountaintoytrainshow.com/">www.rockymountaintoytrainshow.com</a>.<br />
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To view our 2014 show schedule, go to <a href="http://www.soundtraxx.com/shows.php">www.soundtraxx.com/shows.php</a>.<br />
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<strong><span style="font-size: large;">Factory Tour</span></strong><br />
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However, if you are unable to visit, you can now get a glimpse of our facility in <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KuH_v0RxMKc" target="_blank">our factory tour video</a>. This shows the process it takes to manufacture and test our decoders here in Durango and an opportunity to meet most of our great staff!<br />
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<b>Watch the video tour!</b></div>
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<strong><span style="font-size: large;">Tech Tip: Using LEDs with Tsunami</span></strong><br />
LEDs are a great tool for lighting up locomotives and cars. While delivering a brilliant light source, they do not get hot and therefore do not threaten to damage the model. Also, the usage life of an LED is significantly longer, so it will almost never need to be replaced. To take advantage of what LEDs offer, here are a few things that should be kept in mind: <br />
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1) LEDs are polarity sensitive. This means that the positive (+) lead needs to be connected to the positive power supply and the negative (-) lead to the negative power supply. If the LED is connected in reverse, it will not illuminate, but no damage is done to the component. If a LED does not operate properly, be sure to double-check the wiring and switch leads if necessary. It is important to know that when using NMRA DCC, the blue common wire or tab is the positive (+) lead and the function output wires (white, yellow, brown, and green) are the negative (-) leads.<br />
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2) LEDs need around 3.3V to illuminate properly. In many cases, this means that a current-limiting resistor is necessary to put in-line with one of the leads to the LED. Be sure to know the output power on the decoder of choice. SoundTraxx offers many different board formats, with a few of them pre-regulated for use with LEDs, thus there is no need for the resistor. These are the TSU-BW1000 (designed for Bowser/Stewart models) and the TSU-KT1000 (designed for Kato models). The TSU-GN1000 (designed for Athearn Genesis models) is regulated for 1.5V output, which is not enough for the LEDs. Please contact us for assistance with this decoder.<br />
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3) When using LEDs, it is best for each LED to have its own current-limiting resistor in the circuit with it. So if it is determined that there should be two LEDs for a headlight, it would be best to use two resistors as well (one for each LED). Usually a 1k (1,000) ohm resistor is sufficient for one LED. Changing the value of the resistor will alter the brilliance of the LED. For example, if using LEDs for class lights, which are significantly dimmer than the headlight, a 3.3k resistor can easily be used to tone these LEDs down so that they do not appear as another headlight.<br />
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4) In the SoundTraxx line of decoders, we have built in an LED Compensation Mode that uses CVs 49-52. Incandescent bulbs are voltage sensitive, which means that as the voltage changes, the brilliance does as well. LEDs are electronic devices and these variances in the voltage do little to change the effect because the LED is more current sensitive. By adding 128 to the value in these CVs, the decoder alters the signal that is sent to the LED, helping the LED behave (and appear) more like an incandescent bulb and deliver a more brilliant and realistic lighting effect.<br />
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There are many uses for LEDs in model railroading. With the LEDs that are available now from SoundTraxx, a more realistic appearance and effect can be achieved in your models as well!<br />
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We have some exciting news on the Blackstone Models front that we announced at the National Narrow Gauge Convention in Pasadena, CA. While there, Jarrette and George got to see quite a few steam locos and visit a couple of model railroads on the road trip.<br />
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Last, our Tech Tip will involve installing decoders and what it means to isolate the motor.<br />
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<strong>Blackstone Models News</strong></h3>
We are proud to announce the road numbers and part numbers for the upcoming K-28 and K-36 projects. These are currently on schedule for a late 2015 release. Visit our website for more information:<br />
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These are now available for advance reservation through your favorite hobby shops.<br />
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<a href="http://blackstonemodels.com/track/protraxx.php" target="_blank">ProTraxx</a>, our new HOn3 track system with integrated roadbed, has been very popular with modelers. We also are working on a turnout design. When we are further along with this part of the ProTraxx product line, we will make the official announcements with the details.</div>
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National Narrow Gauge Road Trip</h3>
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Special thanks goes to Milepost 38 Model Trains in Anaheim Hills and Arnie’s Trains in Westminster for hosting free Tsunami demonstration clinics in their stores. While he was there, George also visited Reed’s Hobby shop in La Mesa (San Diego area), Railmaster Hobbies in Bellflower, and Train Shack in Burbank.<br />
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While at the convention, the Slim Gauge Guild was open for a layout tour in Pasadena. There is a HOn3 layout and a Sn3 layout on display, with many examples of fine modeling and scenery. Included on the HOn3 layout are Durango, Salida, the famous Black Canyon Bridge outside Gunnison, Ophir Loop, and Lizard Head Pass.<br />
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The HO standard gauge layout even features the suspended bridge on the Royal Gorge Route. For more information, including the open house schedule, please visit <a href="http://www.slimgaugeguild.com/">www.slimgaugeguild.com</a></div>
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After lunch in Flagstaff, George and Jarrette watched a few modern BNSF trains run through the mainline for about 20 minutes and saw five trains pass. This is part of the LA to Chicago mainline, so it was definitely busy.<br />
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Tech Tip: Isolating the Motor</h3>
When installing a decoder into an analog (DC or direct current) locomotive model, it is important to determine the flow of electricity through the model, from the right rail to the motor and lights, and then to the left rail. <br />
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Most modern releases have electricity flowing through a small circuit board that has a plug that the decoder can easily fit into. Isolating the motor is as simple as unplugging the "dummy" board. This board internally connects the track power to the motor and light circuits.<br />
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On older models and brass, isolating the motor is not as simple. In many cases, the track power is picked up through the wheels and transferred to the frame, making it "hot." The loco is hot to one rail (let’s say positive lead or +), while the tender traditionally picks up power from the other rail (negative or -). </div>
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The motor in the loco has one terminal grounded to the frame to pick up the positive rail power. A single wire is then connected to the other terminal of the motor and connected to the insulated drawbar, from which the negative power from the tender frame is transferred.<br />
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To isolate the motor, it is imperative to identify these conductive paths to separate the motor terminals to accept power only from the dedicated wires from the decoder and not from the frame (which is carrying track power). In many cases, there is a small brass tab soldered to the motor terminal and then to the motor casing as a quick, simple way to transfer the power to the motor from the frame, as shown here in this old AHM GG1. <br />
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Unsolder or cut this tab. Test that the motor is isolated by using a multi-meter set to continuity tester, and touch the terminal with one lead, then touch the other lead to the frame. There should be no conductivity now. Attach a wire to the motor terminal that now can simply be routed to the orange wire from the decoder. (Or optionally through our DBX-9000 loco-to-tender wiring harness, P.N. 810132). Since the other motor terminal already has a wire on it to the drawbar, disconnect from the drawbar and this can be rerouted (through the DBX-9000) to the gray motor lead from the decoder. </div>
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To isolate the motor in this case, the tabs would need to be removed, and a small layer of electric insulating tape can be laid down under the motor as insurance. Then, simply solder a gray motor lead to the clip and run this to the decoder.<br />
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This is just a couple of examples, but applying these techniques to the next install will help make installation much easier, and prevent a Trouble Code 11 (motor connection fault) from flashing the headlight.<br />
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<b>True West Railfest 2013</b></h3>
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SoundTraxx News </h3>
Summer has been busy here as we again displayed at the <a href="http://www.nationaltrainshow.org/" target="_blank">National Train Show</a> held in Atlanta. There, we announced two new <a href="http://soundtraxx.com/access/speakers.php" target="_blank">speakers</a> to the lineup that we are really excited about. The 30mm round speaker (P.N. 818114) is ideal for installation in Atlas and other models already equipped with the speaker housing. We also added a 35mm x 20mm oval speaker (P.N. 810115). With a slight addition to the width, this speaker really packs a wide frequency range and great volume. These will be shipping soon. <br />
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Next was our Annual Dealer Training Seminar. Every year, we invite our dealers to come participate in classes we have structured to help the retailers become more familiar with our products and services. This year, we had a great group from all across the United States. Be sure to check your favorite hobby shop for the Dealer Training Star by their name on our <a href="http://www.soundtraxx.com/dealers.php" target="_blank">dealer list</a>. Also check out our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.634564323240477.1073741828.108666145830300&type=3" target="_blank">2013 Dealer Training Seminar Facebook album</a>. <br />
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Blackstone Models Announcement: K-28 and K-36 Mikados!</h3>
We are happy to announce that our next all-new locomotives to be produced by Blackstone Models will be the <a href="http://blackstonemodels.com/loco/k28/k28.php" target="_blank">K-28</a> and <a href="http://blackstonemodels.com/loco/k36/k36.php" target="_blank">K-36</a>. We have not yet announced the fine details, such as road numbers, part numbers, and price. We are hoping to get these nailed down soon. Keep checking back with us for updates.<br />
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Upcoming Appearances</h3>
We will be in the L.A. area for the National Narrow Gauge Convention being held August 28-31 this year in Pasadena, CA. We will be in the area giving clinics at <a href="http://www.milepost38modeltrains.com/" target="_blank">Milepost 38 Trains</a> in Anaheim and <a href="http://www.arniestrains.com/" target="_blank">Arnie’s Trains</a> on August 24, 25 and 26. We are also giving clinics at the convention, as well as displaying our products and showing off our newest announcements. If you are in the area, be sure to contact the stores for availability of room at their clinics, or come by and register for the NNGC and see us. There is always a fun time to be had.SoundTraxxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13832419847635374336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2212695887608634762.post-48975869828042979122013-05-22T13:59:00.000-07:002015-05-14T08:29:01.825-07:00New Application Notes, Blackstone Models Announcements, and Setting the Chuff in Tsunami Steam Decoders<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-t4NxwbwFTC4/UZ0qIqPZfdI/AAAAAAAABHU/I2jI1EToPas/s1600/texas_bluebonnets_railroad_tracks_texas_usa_20120406.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="106" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-t4NxwbwFTC4/UZ0qIqPZfdI/AAAAAAAABHU/I2jI1EToPas/s200/texas_bluebonnets_railroad_tracks_texas_usa_20120406.jpg" width="200" ya="true" /></a>May brings nicer temperatures and great weather, but that’s no reason to slow or stop modeling for the summer. With children and grandchildren visiting, families taking time from work to go on vacation, why not stay home and work on model trains together, build a kit, finish that scenery in the corner or install a decoder into that great locomotive model that’s been put off? Besides being a great learning experience for young modelers, it’s an opportunity to spend time with the hobby as a family! With that in mind, we have lots of good stuff to discuss here this month. First, we’ll share some new Application Notes (installation documents). Next we have some special announcements from Blackstone Models. Finally, we’ll share our new SoundTraxx YouTube channel and this month’s Tech Tip, Setting Up an Articulated Chuff.<br />
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<strong>First Train to Silverton</strong></h3>
With the beginning of May comes Opening Day for the Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad (D&SNGRR) resuming service to Silverton.<br />
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For the ‘kick off’ of the summer season, they annually hold a big party at the depot with free hot dogs, live music from the Bar D Wranglers, and access to a few of the first-class cars for scouting out the best seats. We always try to go down to the depot for a fun lunchtime activity. <br />
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We have been working hard on our Application Notes to help you with decoder installations. These are designed to help give confidence to all modelers that they can install sound in models that are not offered with factory-installed sound. </div>
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<b>Bachmann “Standard Line” HO GP7 and GP9</b></div>
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<a href="http://www.soundtraxx.com/documents/appnotes/bachmann_gp9.pdf" target="_blank">Bachmann HO GP9 Application Note </a></div>
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<b>Athearn Ready-to-Roll (RTR) HO EMD SD40 and SD40-T</b></div>
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<b>Athearn RTR HO AC4400CW </b></div>
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The new “NS Heritage” models are now arriving in stores, so we thought we’d share this link again for your convenience. These models use the TSU-AT1000 for GE FDL-16 Modern (P.N. 828038) and our 23mm small Mega Bass speaker (P.N. 810129).<br />
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<strong>Blackstone Models Announces New Frameless Tank Cars!</strong></h3>
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B340656 UTLX #55339 ‘GRAMPS’ MSRP 67.95<br />
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B340658 UTLX #55341 ‘GRAMPS’ MSRP 67.95<br />
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B340656W UTLX #55339 ‘GRAMPS’ Weathered MSRP 75.95<br />
B340657W UTLX #55297 ‘GRAMPS’ Weathered MSRP 75.95<br />
B340658W UTLX #55341 ‘GRAMPS’ Weathered MSRP 75.95<br />
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<strong>Blackstone Models C-19 Shipment Update</strong></h3>
We have received word that the non-weathered versions of our C-19s have left the factory overseas and are expected to arrive in Durango in early June. Due to a manufacturing flaw in the paint for the weathering, they did not pass our inspections, and therefore have to be completely rebuilt. These are expected to arrive 60-90 days after the arrival of the non-weathered versions. We apologize for any inconveniences. <br />
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Now is the time to be sure your favorite hobby shop has your order for these popular locos. The weathered versions of these locomotives are sold out, but we do currently have a limited supply of non-weathered versions available. If you’d like more information on these locomotives, please visit <a href="http://www.blackstonemodels.com/">www.blackstonemodels.com</a>. <br />
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<strong>New YouTube Channel</strong></h3>
In an effort to help showcase the features of our Tsunami products, we have started a new YouTube channel. Our <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=28F3Xtt6En0" target="_blank">first video</a> stars our newest sound file, the NRE GenSet. Be sure to subscribe to our channel as we are working on new videos to add.<br />
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<strong>Tech Tip: Chuff Type, Conventional Rod vs. Simple Articulated</strong></h3>
“More power!” is what Tim Taylor famously said on the TV show “Home Improvement.” With that in mind, it inevitably translates into our modeling – we all love big steam. Whether a 4-8-4 or a 4-8-8-4 Big Boy, the Tsunami has the chuff pattern to match your favorite model! All of our Tsunami steam decoders have the ability to simulate the articulated 8-chuff per revolution of a simple articulated locomotive. This is controlled in CV 112. <br />
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CV 112 controls the quantity of airpumps sounded (one or two) to match the prototype. It also allows you to select a simple articulated steam loco, which has an 8-chuff per revolution cadence as it runs down the track. These chuffs from the two sets of drivers on the steam loco can go in and out of sync, so the Tsunami steam decoders allow you to select from four speeds of wheel slip: none, slow, medium, and fast to reproduce the unique shifting cadence as the loco runs down the track. <br />
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Using CV 112 also allows you to simulate a double-headed train using a Tsunami-equipped steam loco with a non-sound equipped steam loco and still give the irregular, shifting cadence that is prevalent on most double-head steam consists!<br />
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For more information about this feature, see the <a href="http://www.soundtraxx.com/manuals/tsunamisteam_users_guide.pdf" target="_blank">Steam User’s Guide</a> and refer to page 44. <br />
<br />SoundTraxxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13832419847635374336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2212695887608634762.post-88027617360283689262013-03-26T15:06:00.000-07:002013-03-26T15:07:13.191-07:00SoundBytes March 26, 2013On a more personal, lighter side of SoundTraxx, we wanted to share a couple of trips that George and Jarrette went on that we think would be fun and interest people in the model railroad community. First was George’s trip to Ohio where he visited the Warther Museum. Next was a quick, one-day visit in Phoenix where both George and Jarrette toured Jarrette’s old stomping grounds in the McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park in Scottsdale, Arizona, and then took in a good NHL head-to-head meeting between Jarrette’s Phoenix Coyotes and George’s Dallas Stars.<br />
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<strong>George’s Vacation Trip to The Warther Museum, Dover, Ohio</strong><br />
George was out visiting the in-laws in Ohio a month ago. While there, they took him to a really cool museum in Dover, Ohio. The Warther Museum is a testament to the wood carving talents of Ernest “Mooney” Warther, and his love for trains. <br />
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While not a traditional train museum, this was one of the more interesting museums George has been to. These wood and ivory carvings done by hand were every bit as detailed as any models available today. These models were designed to move, showing the intricate workings of the steam locomotives’ side rods and valve gearing. Even the valve handle on the trainline air hose moved, and was hand carved! All of the text written about each loco, as well as the roadname, was carved out of ivory, and then an equivalent recession was carved into the side of the tender and wood base. The text was then inserted inside, with almost no visible imperfections. <br />
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The workmanship and attention to detail that was put into these models is nothing short of astounding. Mr. Warther had carved the Lincoln Funeral Train with the interior fully detailed, including a carved side door key hanging on a hook over the sink!<br />
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If you are in the Columbus area, this is a trip well worth the time. You can find out more about the museum, and the cutlery business Mr. Warthers started, at <a href="http://warthers.com/">http://warthers.com/</a> <br />
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<strong>A Visit to the McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park, Scottsdale, Arizona</strong><br />
On Friday, March 8, George and Jarrette headed to Phoenix, Arizona. They arrived late Friday night, just in time to get some dinner and rest for the full day planned on Saturday. <br />
Saturday morning came quickly and they headed off to the McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park (<a href="http://therailroadpark.com/">http://therailroadpark.com/</a>) in Scottsdale, Arizona. This park houses a 10,000 sq. ft. model railroad exhibit hall housing three model railroad clubs in O, HO (<a href="http://scottsdalemrhs.org/">http://scottsdalemrhs.org/</a>) and N scale (<a href="http://www.sun-n-sand.org/Pages/default.aspx">http://www.sun-n-sand.org/Pages/default.aspx</a>). There is also live steam in 7 ½” gauge and 15” available for rides around the park grounds. <br />
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After a lap or two around the 15” gauge train, George and Jarrette settled in for the afternoon at the Scottsdale Live Steam Club’s 7 ½” gauge tracks (<a href="http://www.scottsdalelivesteamers.com/">http://www.scottsdalelivesteamers.com/</a>) where they rode and ran trains and caught up with some friends. <br />
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This was George’s first time actually running a live steam loco, and he was really proud in that he kept the loco working at an even speed and did not build up too much steam and allow the safety pop-off valve spew steam in the air! <br />
Next they were off to watch some National Hockey League hockey action at Jobing.com Arena in Glendale. They had great seats behind the visiting Dallas Stars’ goal. <br />
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After a great game, the Phoenix Coyotes pulled off a 2-1 win in a fun-filled evening. <br />
After a great day in Phoenix, it was back home to Durango, Colorado, on Sunday. <br />
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<strong>Dealer Spotlight: North Idaho Model Trains, Sandpoint, Idaho</strong><br />
North Idaho Model Trains is located in Sandpoint, Idaho, and is owned and operated by husband and wife team, Sean and Wendy. North Idaho Model Trains is an Internet and word-of-mouth success story! <br />
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What began as a hobby (many, many years ago) for Sean turned into a business as he realized that there are many fellow model railroaders in need of technical assistance when it came to DCC, sound, and lights.<br />
In this digital age, their business serves everywhere and anywhere. As a full-service dealer, they offer almost everything needed to complete your trains and layouts, including SoundTraxx decoders and Blackstone Models locomotives and rolling stock, as well as accessories and landscape material. Their specialty is installing SoundTraxx decoders using LEDs to help their clients achieve the most realistic looking and sounding model trains available. Many modelers send them their favorite model trains from all over the USA, Canada, and as far away as Australia, to have upgrades completed. When they had an opportunity to expand the business to Australia, Sean and Wendy jumped at the chance. A family friend, Pat, approached Sean about the need for model trains supplies at reasonable prices in the “Land of Oz,” and so they partnered up with Pat to expand North Idaho Model Trains’ services across the globe.<br />
As a modeler and railfan, Sean enjoys their home in the woods, which shares a border with the UP Railroad, and is within viewing distance of the BNSF ‘High Line’ mainline. It’s a train fan’s paradise!<br />
You can call them in the States at (208) 360-7990 or check in at their website at <a href="http://www.northidahomodeltrains.com/">www.northidahomodeltrains.com</a>, as well as on Facebook. In Australia, contact Pat at 0432524783. They will be happy to help you with your next install.<br />
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<strong>Tech Tip: Soldering</strong><br />
One of the key skills used in decoder installation is soldering. It is a seemingly simple task, but yet there are many aspects to this fine art that will help ease the installation. <br />
The first step is having the proper tools for soldering. Many modelers may have solder guns for plumbing work, or a resistance soldering station for use with brass model work. While these may be effective tools for the given tasks, they do not work well with fine electronics. There are many different soldering irons available out there, but it’s best to have one for electronics with variable temperature control and a fine tip for precise work.<br />
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Next are the key ingredients, such as solder and flux. Again, as with soldering irons, there are many different types of solder and flux. The best solder to get is a fine (.032”) rosin core solder to give more control over the amount of solder in the joints. Smaller diameter solder means less solder on your joint and a more professional appearance. Flux is not a necessary thing to use (with rosin-core solder), but it is highly recommended to help make a better joint. It is very important to use the correct flux for electronic work. Flux designed for plumbing and brass model building (such as Tix, a popular brand) have high acidic composition and can attack components on the decoder circuit board, ultimately causing random component failures. We cannot stress enough the importance of using solder and flux that is designed specifically for electronics.<br />
The process for a good, reliable solder joint is simple. First is to tin any stranded wires involved. To tin the end of a wire, twist the wire strands until they are tight with no stray strands. Add a little bit of flux to the wire with the end of a small screwdriver, a toothpick if using paste flux or a small brush or needle if using liquid flux. Then with a hot iron (Around 700 degrees Fahrenheit), take the solder and just touch a bit to the tip of the iron to form a small liquid ball of solder. (This is not a case of “if a little is good, a lot is better!”) <br />
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Simply touch the wire end to the tip of the iron and the flux will draw the hot solder into the joint, securing the end for joining to the PC board or other wire. You do not need to hold the iron there for more than a second or two, or you will begin to melt the plastic wire insulation, exposing more of the bare wire. Excessive exposed wire can be accidentally touched in places inside the model that could cause shorts or eventual decoder failure. <br />
To make the joint to the PC board, take the wire into the hole on the PC board tab and bend to help hold it in place. Again, apply a bit of flux to the joint. Then place a small bit of solder to the tip of the iron and touch to the joint. <br />
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Just hold the iron to the joint for a second or two; the flux helps makes quick work of the job. You can trim any excess wire protruding from the joint if desired.<br />
One good thing to have handy when soldering is a wet sponge. This is used to help keep the tip of the iron clean and free of excess solder. After soldering your connection, brush the tip of the iron along the wet sponge and it will cool the solder and draw it off the tip, leaving you a clean tip for the next joint. Excessive solder not only can make the joints look bad, but it can also cause premature wear of the soldering tip. When done soldering after your install, it is best to put a bit of solder on the end of the iron to help preserve the life of the tip.<br />
For more details on soldering, check out our document “SoundTraxx’ Guide to Successful Soldering” at <a href="http://www.soundtraxx.com/manuals/soldering%20guide.pdf">http://www.soundtraxx.com/manuals/soldering%20guide.pdf</a> <br />
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Spring is around the corner here at SoundTraxx and we continue to have lots of exciting things going on. In the beginning of 2013, we announced the new GenSet decoders and we are pleased to inform you that they are now shipping. We also have officially launched our first customer e-newsletter, SoundBits. Combining this with our blog, Facebook and Twitter, it is our hope to help give you, our customer, as many opportunities to connect with SoundTraxx and Blackstone Models on a more personal level and help you be informed specifically what we have going on here in Durango. Our dealer spotlight will focus on TrainWorld / TrainLand in New York and our Tech Tip will dive deeper into the details of programming decoders by taking a closer look at Programming on the Main. <br />
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<strong>GenSet Decoders are Now Shipping</strong><br />
After much work, the new TSU-AT1000 for the Atlas HO GenSet is now shipping. These properly reproduce the prototypical operation of the complex units. If you are looking for the best sound option for your HO models, be sure to get one on order and/or installed by your local hobby shop.<br />
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GenSet Addendum: <a href="http://www.soundtraxx.com/manuals/genset_userguide_addendum.pdf">http://www.soundtraxx.com/manuals/genset_userguide_addendum.pdf</a> <br />
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GenSet Sound Sample: <a href="http://www.soundtraxx.com/dsd/tsunami/showwistle.php?s=qsk19cx3">http://www.soundtraxx.com/dsd/tsunami/showwistle.php?s=qsk19cx3</a> <br />
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<strong>Customer e-Newsletter, SoundBits</strong><br />
The first customer e-newsletter, SoundBits, went out March 1, 2013. This e-newsletter will help keep you informed about new products, announcements, catalog releases, new application notes (installation documents) and other general SoundTraxx and Blackstone Models news. You can subscribe to this newsletter by sending an email to <a href="mailto:customernews@soundtraxx.com">customernews@soundtraxx.com</a> <br />
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<strong>Dealer Spotlight: TrainWorld/TrainLand in NY</strong><br />
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TrainLand is Peter’s second store, which he opened with his wife, Aileen, in 1976. They purchased the building for their first store, TrainWorld, in 1973 on M Avenue in Brooklyn. As the company grew and a prosperous mail order business propelled them to the next level, Peter and Aileen purchased a bigger piece of property and relocated to 751 McDonald Avenue in Brooklyn. The attainment of TrainLand helped build their retail division and increased their presence as a major hobby shop in New York. With the properties in place, TrainWorld/TrainLand has over 50,000 square feet of warehouse space.<br />
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Inevitably, Peter’s children went into the train business -- Anthony Bianco (shipping); Ken Bianco Sr. (manager); and Diane Napilatano (sales). Recently some of the third-generation kids have entered into the business too, including Ken Bianco Jr., Paul Bianco Jr., Nicky Napolitano and Vinny Napolitano. Ken Jr. expanded their DCC products and brought in the SoundTraxx line, which he says are “some of the best sound decoders on the market.”</div>
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“We have noticed a flight to quality in the train industry,” continues Ken Jr. “Our customers want the best for their layout and SoundTraxx is well-known by all. Our sales in SoundTraxx has increased by tenfold and our customers are glad we are carrying their decoders.” </div>
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<strong>Tech Tip: Programming on Main</strong><br />
Last time we discussed in detail programming CVs using the programming track. This time, we’ll get into the details on using the Programming on the Main (Operations Mode, Ops Mode) option.<br />
There are many conflicting ideas about the realities and myths of using the mainline to program decoders. Some individuals and clubs forbid this practice, while others embrace the technology. To help, let’s clarify what it means to program on the mainline and how it can work for you, as well as dispel some of the misconceptions about it. <br />
The biggest misunderstanding is that programming on the mainline will reprogram all locos on the layout with the new changes, therefore cause undesired or disastrous results. This is simply not true. When sending out a programming command on the mainline, the command station (CS) first sends out an address command, indicating which loco(s) will listen to the programming command. In this light, it is no different than sending out a function command, like blowing the whistle. Only the loco with the designated address selected in the programming process on your throttle or CS will respond and accept any programming changes that come next in the DCC packet. For example, when using the NCE throttle to program, the second step (after selecting “Programming on the Main”) is to select the loco address to which the commands will be sent. <br />
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This eliminates the possibility that all locos will be changed forever. Be sure to reference your DCC system’s instructions, as there is the possibility on some systems to turn the entire mainline into a programming track, which will then behave as we discussed last post. <br />
One of the biggest advantages of Ops Mode Programming, especially with the sound decoders, is you can instantly hear or see the changes you made in the decoder’s behavior. When using the programming track, especially for volume controls, you’d have to remember how it sounded as you switch from programming track to mainline, which may not be located near each other.<br />
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It is also possible to program the address using Mainline Programming. Many systems allow you to do this by simply selecting “Address” after selecting “Programming on Main” and the loco number. Be careful with this option when using a Tsunami decoder, as it will not allow you to make changes to the address type that is active. What this means is that you can change the default short (2-digit, primary, 1-127) address to a long (4-digit, extended 0001-9999) address on the mainline, but you cannot change a short address to another short address. For example if you wanted to set the address from the default address of 3 to another short address of 20, the decoder will reject it. But if you wanted to change the default address of 3 to a long address of 1896, the decoder will accept it. With over 200 CVs, this helps prevent you from possibly losing command of your loco if you incorrectly input a number into the throttle or CS. You also can change a long address to a short address on the mainline. This allows you to ‘work around’ the short address to another short address on the mainline by first programming in an arbitrary long address (e.g. loco 1000) gain control of your loco, and then change the address again to the new desired short address. If something does not take, or you do lose control of the loco, a programming track with a PTB-100 booster will allow you to regain control of the loco because the programming track commands are not address-specific. It also makes constructing loco consists on the fly much easier by simply changing a few CVs during the simulated time it would take for the railroad crew to connect any MU hoses and cables on the real locomotives!</div>
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Programming on the Mainline is available in most DCC systems. Some are on the throttles while others are only on the base station or the CS. Once you become more familiar with using this option, it will not only become easier, but also make running your railroad more fun!</div>
SoundTraxxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13832419847635374336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2212695887608634762.post-35254044091893900172013-02-18T16:04:00.001-08:002013-03-26T15:07:32.903-07:00SoundBytes February 15, 2013Hard to believe we are already halfway through February and we have lots to talk about this post. Here at SoundTraxx we have a much-anticipated announcement for a new sound file and we have been working on a few new install documents for the decoder selector. Last for our Tech Tip, we’ll discuss the different modes of programming, starting with Service Mode or programming on the programming track. <br />
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<strong>New Decoder Announcement: TSU-AT1000 for NRE GenSet Locomotives</strong><br />
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There have been many requests for a proper sound decoder for the NRE GenSet 3GS21-B Switchers, recently released by Atlas Models. We are pleased to say that we have been working hard on this project to faithfully mimic the operation of the prototype GenSet Switchers. This new decoder will be available in the TSU-AT1000 format, perfect as a drop-in decoder for the Atlas model. The Atlas model comes with prototypical front and rear non-flashing ditch lights that will easily utilize the decoder’s four lighting functions. </div>
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The sound sample can be found here: <a href="http://www.soundtraxx.com/dsd/tsunami/1000at.php#bot">http://www.soundtraxx.com/dsd/tsunami/1000at.php#bot</a> </div>
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<strong>Application Notes for Athearn Models</strong></div>
We have been working hard to get more installation documents up and listed on our website. These can be found in the Decoder Selector section. This month, we have posted the Athearn Genesis HO SD70MAC. This model uses the TSU-GN1000 for EMD 710 (P.N. 828052) and our small oval (16mm x 35mm) speaker (P.N. 810113).<br />
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Athearn Genesis HO SD70MAC Application Note: <a href="http://www.soundtraxx.com/documents/appnotes/athearn_sd70mac.pdf">http://www.soundtraxx.com/documents/appnotes/athearn_sd70mac.pdf</a> <br />
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Also, we have added one for the Athearn Ready-To-Roll HO GP35. This model uses the TSU-AT1000 for EMD 567D Turbo (P.N. 828039) and our small oval (16mm x 35mm) speaker (P.N. 810113).</div>
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Athearn Ready-To-Roll HO GP35 Application Note: <a href="http://www.soundtraxx.com/documents/appnotes/athearn_gp35.pdf">http://www.soundtraxx.com/documents/appnotes/athearn_gp35.pdf</a> </div>
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Last, we added the Athearn Ready-To-Roll HO CF-7. This model uses the TSU-AT1000 for EMD 567 (P.N. 828040) and our small oval (16mm x 35mm) speaker (P.N. 810113).</div>
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Athearn Ready-To-Roll HO CF-7 Application Note: <a href="http://www.soundtraxx.com/documents/appnotes/athearn_cf7.pdf">http://www.soundtraxx.com/documents/appnotes/athearn_cf7.pdf</a> </div>
All of these decoders and speakers are available to ship now.<br />
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<strong>Tech Tip: Service Mode Programming</strong><br />
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With all the discussion on programming tutorials, it seems that the methods can sometimes be overlooked in the process. In the next couple of posts, we’ll share a bit about service mode programming and operations mode programming to set the CVs and the advantages of each method. Starting this time, we’ll look closely at service mode programming using the programming track. </div>
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The programming track is an isolated section of track that is designed to communicate programming commands to a decoder. Any loco/decoder on this section of track will accept any programming changes sent from the DCC system. The command station (CS) sends a programming command and the decoder listens and makes the CV changes accordingly. When the decoder acknowledges that is has accepted the change, it then sends a pulse of power to the motor. The CS then detects this small surge of current on the track and relays that it has been programmed okay. If there is not a motor hooked up to the decoder, the command is still obeyed, but the CS will not get the acknowledgement pulse due to the open circuit. This is why many modelers will opt to use a small resistor across the motor leads to simulate the motor load, and consequently the decoder’s acknowledgement pulse. </div>
Programming on the programming track is helpful because you do not need to know the decoder’s address, you can easily make changes, or you can easily regain control of a decoder whose address is not known. <br />
The programming track also allows you to read a CV value, but this is not accomplished as one would expect. To read a CV value, the CS and the decoder play a game of “256 Questions.” The game goes like this: “Is the value of CV# 0?… Is the value of CV# 255?… Is the value of CV# 1?…2?….3?….…254? When the decoder wants to answer “Yes,” the decoder then sends a pulse of power to the motor circuit for the CS to detect a small surge in current. The surge of current is read as a positive answer to the value in question, and the answer is displayed in the CS screen. If there is no motor, or load across the motor leads, the decoder can never be read.<br />
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Service mode programming also was designed to be used as a test-bed for decoder installations before going to the mainline. The power on the programming track was set to about ½ power to help protect any faulty wiring from causing permanent damage to the decoder. At the time, non-sound mobile decoders were all that was available, so this worked well. Simply send a programming command and if the decoder accepted the programming, it was ready for the mainline! Now with sound--using the SoundTraxx Tsunami--becoming more dominant in the industry, the lower power available on the programming track is not quite sufficient to “wake up” the higher-powered processors on the sound decoder for programming. This warrants the need of a PTB-100 or Programming Track Booster. Our PTB-100 will amplify the signal on the programming track to allow sound decoders to now reliably read and write CVs on the programming track. It also offers short-circuit protection against faulty wiring to protect the delicate electronics involved, so it does not need to be removed when programming non-sound decoders.</div>
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The PTB-100 also will indicate the stages of the programming process, so you can easily see that the decoder is acknowledging the programming and reading commands. It easily hooks up between the CS and the programming track, so you can set it up once and be done. More information on the PTB-100 can be found here: h<a href="http://www.soundtraxx.com/access/ptb100.php">ttp://www.soundtraxx.com/access/ptb100.php</a> </div>
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<strong>Happy 2013!</strong></div>
It’s hard to believe it’s 2013 already! With the New Year, we’d like to thank each of you for helping make 2012 another successful year! We are looking to the future, so help us make 2013 our best ever! We have our new state-of-the-art manufacturing equipment in place and operational. With this in place, we can shift our sights to the future. <br />
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Its NFL Playoffs again, and this year, the New England Patriots and again hosting the Baltimore Ravens. This year, in anticipation of the event, we had some fun at the office ganging up on Allison and her lone 'paid' Ravens supporter! </div>
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In this post, we’ll say goodbye to a member of the SoundTraxx family, finish our Tech Tip discussion on consist lighting and we’ll visit Yankee Dabbler’s new store in New Jersey.</div>
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<strong>Farewell and Good Luck!</strong><br />
One of our employees, Rebecca Balboni, decided to leave the fold here at SoundTraxx and pursue a pro cycling career. She has competed across the states and has had great finishes. As she leaves to train, we are hoping to see her at the Olympics in Rio in 2016. If you are interested, you can follow her progress from her blog at <a href="http://www.rebeccabalboni.com/">http://www.rebeccabalboni.com/</a> <br />
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Starting this month, we will be sending out an official customer newsletter. This will be similar to the blog, but more specifically SoundTraxx and Blackstone Models news only. You can sign up by sending an email to <a href="mailto:customernews@soundtraxx.com">customernews@soundtraxx.com</a>.</div>
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We’re excited to head east for the Railroad Hobby Show! Find us in the Better Living Center, Sec. 27, Tables D, E and F. Just look for the big helium balloon! At the show, we’ll have rebate cards available for customers who purchase select SoundTraxx and Blackstone Models products that weekend. </div>
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<strong>Dealer Spotlight: Yankee Dabbler</strong><br />
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Catering to the seasoned modeler, this full-line hobby shop is filled with your critical model railroad needs, including SoundTraxx, and soon Blackstone Models! They are located at 101 West Kings Highway in Bellmawr and are open Tuesday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Contact them at (856) 312-8084 and they are always open on the web at <a href="http://www.yankeedabbler.com/">www.yankeedabbler.com</a>. </div>
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<strong>Tech Tip: Lighting for a Consist, Part Deux</strong><br />
Last post, we took a moment to understand how consists are set up using CV 19, 21 and 22. This time, we will look at the lighting specifically and see how this method can be used to better enhance the lighting.<br />
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First, let’s look at what lights could be on display of any loco. For all locos, there is the headlight and reverse light. Also in the diesel era, there are auxiliary warning lights, such as Mars light, rotary beacon and ditch lights. As the Tsunami can do all of these and more, the key is to determine which function (F0f, FX5, etc) does what and how these lights are displayed on the loco, or group of locos. For an example for this exercise, we’ll use two locos: a lead loco with ditch lights, and a trailing loco with a rotary beacon. <br />
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On the trailing loco, the rotary beacon will be set to F6. Typically, it would be wired up to the green wire, but if not, it can be reassigned by changing CVs using a similar method as outlined for the lead loco. Because we’ll assume it is wired to the green wire, the only CV programming for the lighting effects necessary on the trailing unit is to set up the rotary beacon. To accomplish this, set CV52 to 7.<br />
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To set up our consist, for this exercise, we’ll look at the lights only. Referring to Section 5.9.1 of the General Code of Railroad (GCOR) rulebook (also known as Rule 17), the lead loco should display the headlights on and dimmable, as well as the ditch lights on. The reverse light would not illuminate because it is facing into the rear unit. The trailing unit would display the reverse light, and optionally the rotary beacon (there is not a universal rule for warning devices, such as our rotary beacon on trailing units, so in this exercise, we will illuminate it because it looks cool. Refer to your prototype railroad’s rulebook for detailed information). Using the method described in our last post, we will set the CVs. First, select a consist address and assign CV19 accordingly. For the lead loco, set CV 21 to 86 (2 + 4 + 16 + 64) and set CV22 to 1. Now set up the trailing loco by setting CV21 to 96 (32 + 64) and CV 22 to 2.<br />
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Now activate F0, F5 and F6. Your headlight should be on when moving the consist forward, the ditch lights will be illuminated and the trailing loco’s beacon will be on. Pressing F7 will dim the headlight. Press the horn (F2) to initiate the alternating flashing ditch lights. Reverse direction and the headlight on the front unit will go out while the rearward facing light on the trailing unit will come on.<br />
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SoundTraxxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13832419847635374336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2212695887608634762.post-38036820485221199952012-12-13T12:14:00.001-08:002012-12-13T12:14:46.875-08:00SoundBytes 12-13-12The Holidays are upon us and it’s time for gifts! While our fellow modelers are collecting Tsunami sound decoders for that new loco they are getting, we have been getting gifts here too -- new SMT equipment to keep our assembly technology state-of-the-art! We’ll share some photos of us opening our early Christmas presents with you. Since we are focusing on our production floor, we’ll also introduce you to our Production Manager, Brad. <br />
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<strong>Holiday Hours</strong><br />
We will be closed the week of Christmas from Dec. 24 -28 and on New Year’s Day. We wish a safe and Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all of our friends!<br />
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<strong>Brad Schulz: Production Manager</strong><br />
We are happy to introduce you to our Production Manager, Brad Schulz. Brad came to SoundTraxx from South Dakota where he worked in industrial electronics manufacturing making many of the big video screens at sports stadiums around the country. <br />
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Brad grew up in Montana with a love for the outdoors. He played football at Chadron State College in Nebraska and also earned a master’s degree in industrial management while working in South Dakota.<br />
During his college football days, Brad played against Fort Lewis College, located here in Durango, and fell in love with the area. When we posted the job opening for a production manager, he jumped at the opportunity to live here full time!<br />
Brad has been at SoundTraxx for 3 years. Since he has come on board, he has helped maintain steady stock levels to minimize backorders, and has lead the expansion of our production team from 5 to 12 people.<br />
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<strong>New Equipment! It’s Christmas in December!.. Oh… Wait…</strong><br />
Last week, we received a few new machines to improve our production process with the latest and greatest technologies.<br />
For starters, we have a new oven. After the pick-and-place machines locate the components on the raw circuit boards, the panel (consisting of 12-20 decoders) then travels through the oven. This heats up the entire panel to melt the solder paste and permanently attach the components down to the board. The new oven is much bigger to allow better flow of the solder on the board to the components. This has the newest technologies to insure even and consistent soldering while being large enough to expand our production capacities.<br />
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Next is our new selective soldering machine. This machine is designed to solder larger solid components to the circuit board using through holes, so this no longer has to be performed by hand soldering. An example of this would be the large super-capacitor mounted on the lighting decoders for the Blackstone Models coaches and cabooses. This has a robotic arm that does the work for more predictable and consistent results.<br />
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Also, within a week, we will be receiving a flying probe tester. This machine will go around the circuit boards and electronically test each component to insure that it is the correct part, it is functioning, and that it performs properly in the circuit. This will not replace the functional test we perform on each decoder that allows us to know the decoder is operating as it should. <br />
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With the addition of these machines, we are proud to say that our automated decoder manufacturing process has now become lead-free. We are looking forward to the more streamlined manufacturing process and possible expansion capabilities these new machines will bring. By adding in the newest technologies to our process, you can be sure you are getting a quality-manufactured product from the United States!<br />
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<strong>Tech Tip: Lighting for a Consist, Part 1</strong><br />
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First, look at the consist address, which is stored in CV19. This is a two-digit alias that the consist responds to. This is a number between 1 and 127. This address could be the last two digits of the lead loco, a train number on a timetable, a club member ID number, etc. This number is programmed into CV19. When the loco is facing backwards, add 128 to the address. (Ex. Consist 20 for a forward-facing loco would have 20 programmed into CV19, and a rear-facing loco would get 148 programmed in CV19. To control the locos, select loco 20 with the cab and run them together, even though they are facing opposite directions.)<br />
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The location of the loco determines what functions are active. For an example of two locos consisted, the lead loco will have the headlight (F0f), bell (F1), horn and short horn (F2&3), dynamic brakes (F4), dim (F7) and mute (F8), and brakes (F11). For this example, we will not be using FX5 or 6, or manual notching. The trailing loco will have dynamic brakes (F4), mute (F8), brakes (F11) and the coupler (F12). Now determine the CV values. Following the chart for the lead loco, CV21 = 1 + 2 + 4 + 8 + 64 + 128, so enter a value of 207. CV22 = 1+16, so enter a value of 17. For the trailing loco, CV21 = 8+128, so enter a value of 136. CV22 = 16 + 32, so enter a value of 48. If you had a third loco in the middle, just leave out the coupler clank. This becomes fun, especially when all locos in the consist behave as if they are all one long loco!<br />
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SoundTraxxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13832419847635374336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2212695887608634762.post-59138981582043659022012-11-19T16:31:00.002-08:002012-11-19T16:31:48.444-08:00SoundBytes 11-19-12<br />
First, we want to wish a safe and happy Thanksgiving to all of our fans, customers, fellow modelers and hobby shop dealers. SoundTraxx will be closed on Thursday and Friday, Nov. 22 and 23, so we can feast with our families and friends.<br />
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Trade show season is in full swing now. As the weather turns colder, trains are now taking center stage for hobbyists. We have our last show of 2012 coming up in the next month. Also, we’ve been out visiting stores and giving clinics. <br />
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<strong>Upcoming Show: Oklahoma City Train Show, Dec. 1-2, Oklahoma State Fairgrounds, Oklahoma City</strong><br />
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We hope to see you at the Oklahoma City Train Show, which has been named one of the Best Train Shows by “Cowcatcher Magazine.” <br />
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<strong>Show Recap: Trainfest, Nov. 9-11, Wisconsin Exposition Center, Milwaukee</strong><br />
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If you were able to attend, you could easily tell this was a great weekend up in Milwaukee. The weather was great and there was a record-setting 25,500+ in attendance. <br />
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We were busy greeting our fellow modelers and sharing the great features of the Tsunami decoders. Thanks to all who came and saw us. We always enjoy these shows! <br />
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<strong>Dealer Spotlight: Traintek, Waltham, Massachusetts</strong><br />
SoundTraxx Vice President Nancy Workman recently visited Traintek in Waltham, Massachusetts. <br />
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Nancy met with the owner, Gary Paulino, who graciously showed her his operation. <br />
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As you would expect, Gary stocks a lot of product, geared primarily for DCC users. She was happy to see their installation department busily working on installing a Tsunami Digital Sound Decoder during her visit. <br />
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If you live in the Boston area, please visit Traintek! They are located at 39 Emerson Road, Suite 203 in Waltham. Their phone number is 888.339.8724. They have an efficient business geared toward customer service, installation, and product availability and would be happy to see you. You also can visit them each year in January at the Big Railroad Show in West Springfield, Massachusetts (at the Big E). Please visit their website at <a href="http://www.traintekllc.com/">www.traintekllc.com</a>. <br />
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<strong>Fan Photo Submission</strong><br />
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We are always happy to see what the modelers have been doing with our Blackstone Models products. This submission was from one of our dealers in Luxembourg, KSPS Commerce SARL. </div>
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Good to see the flavor of the narrow gauge has infected the European modelers! You can visit their website at <a href="http://www.modellbau.lux-cnc.net/">http://www.modellbau.lux-cnc.net/</a> </div>
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<strong>Clinic Recap</strong><br />
George gave a clinic at the Greeley Freight Station Museum for the Northern Colorado Model Railroad club on Oct. 25. <br />
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They filled the house for their business meeting and the clinic. <br />
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Another clinic was given at Caboose Hobbies in Denver on Oct. 27. A good crowd was in attendance, as well as some of their employees. A special “Thank You” for the hospitality and interest by both the Northern Colorado Model Railroad Club and Caboose Hobbies for having us up there for these clinics. You can find out more information about the Greeley Freight Station Museum at www.gfsm.org and about the Northern Colorado Model Railroad Club at <a href="http://www.ncmrc.org/index.php">www.ncmrc.org/index.php</a>. You can also visit Caboose Hobbies at <a href="http://www.caboosehobbies.com/">www.caboosehobbies.com</a>. </div>
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George also taught a clinic at Enginehouse Services in Green Bay, Wisconsin, just before Trainfest on Nov. 6. The clinic was held in a nearby vacant office space to accommodate all who attended. <br />
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As always, we want to thank Enginehouse Services for their hospitality and to their patrons for coming out to see what we had to share! You can visit Enginehouse Services at <a href="http://www.enginehouseservices.com/">www.enginehouseservices.com</a>. <br />
<strong>SoundTraxx in the News</strong><br />
SoundTraxx was mentioned in the latest La Plata County Economic Development Alliance newsletter. You can see the information here: <a href="http://www.investors.yeslpc.com/267/economic-development-alliance-investor-updates/investor-update-october-30-2012">http://www.investors.yeslpc.com/267/economic-development-alliance-investor-updates/investor-update-october-30-2012</a>. <br />
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Thank you to all of our loyal customers who have helped us become what we are today!<br />
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