Future releases available as dc, dcc nonsound equipped with a. Nscale intermountain sd402w prior to imd4w decoder installation. Removed the esu dcc nonsound decoder and put in a im from soundtraxx and speaker. Model railroader is the worlds largest magazine on model trains and model railroad layouts. Mar 22, 2016 soundtraxx econami 21p decoder installed in an intermountain sd40 2. Just got my hands on a dc intermountain sd40 2 and i need to get dcc installed in it. Intermountain n scale emd sd 402 with esu loksound decoder factory installed. N scale drop in dcc decoder for kato sd402 locomotive. Tcs 1672, imd4w bemf decoder for n scale intermountain. Also, this users guide does not discuss the sd40 dropin decoder installation.
Future releases available as dc, dcc nonsound equipped. Intermountain sd40t2 sd402w sd45t2 sd452 locomotives n. This unit was used to haul trains into and out of staging from my main classification yard. All intermountain ho locomotives released after january 2011 will be dcc equipped from the factory.
The original dropin user guide does not apply to the sd40 decoder. Intermountain n scale emd sd 402 with esu loksound decoder. Dcc installation for the intermountain n scale sd40 2w. John, if you are willing, it would be easier if i had a chance to fondle the decoder inperson. Sep 05, 2017 intermountain railway sd40 2 in n scale. Place the locomotive on the program track loksound decoders do not require a program track booster and. Extensive online user guides are available at intermountain.
It was one of about a dozen assigned to this duty so it saw limited operation on the layout. This installation is for a hoscale intermountain sd402 using a tcs wow121diesel decoder, ibmb2 with built in keep alive, and intsh1 wowspeaker. All reserve now locomotives available as dc, dcc nonsound and dcc with sound. Mysteries of the new loksound in the intermountain sd402. Intermountain ho sd40 2w canadian national continent w dcc. Hi i need a little info please the cn sd 40 2w apart from of course the comfort cab i dont know why but i have a a number of kits for it.
Future releases available as dc, dcc nonsound equippe. Intermountain 69309s02 n scale emd sd402w, esu loksound. Your locomotive is equipped with either a lokpilot micro slidein v4. Intermountain locomotives model railroader magazine.
This is the initial release of the intermountain railway ho scale sd40 2w. Simply by using the esu lokprogrammer and software, you can upload a new file to the decoder in about 20 minutes. Program cvs using any digitrax compatible control system without having to. Intermountain sd402w model railroader magazine model. There are some caps that might be keepalive caps on the top side of the board in the middle toward the bottom of the photo the four caps sitting around the lefthand neck are probably the bridge rectifier caps, but then there are three oriented ns more toward the middle that might be for keepalive purposes. Digitrax dn166i0 tcs imd4 nce n12a0e intermountain n scale sd40 2 dcc and sound and knuckle couplers, many applied. I do not own an intermountain sd40 2 nor have i seen one in person. They are still linked together by the decoder s software because mapping isnt correct yet. Cn 5283 intermountain sd402w custom ditch lights, esu. Youll also need the latest version of the lokprogrammer software available here. Soundtraxx econami 21p decoder installed in an intermountain sd40 2. Intermountain sd402w install dcc xpress installations. Digitrax sdn144k1e sound function decoder kato sd402. Intermountain 4970111 ho es44ac esu lokpilot non sound decoder installed union pacific no.
Mysteries of the new loksound in the intermountain sd40 2. Bumblebee f3a equipped with esu sound sound decoder. Stock number locomotive number 02 3394 03 3396 04 3399 381725851023. Intermountain ho sd402w canadian national sergeant. To view the digitrax decoder manual in pdf format click here sorted by decoder model. Dcc installation for the intermountain n scale sd402w n scale. All intermountain ho locomotives shipped from intermountain after january 2011 are dcc equipped from the factory. This file contains a class light feature which allows for cycling aux3, aux4, and aux5 when using a 21mtc decoder. This guide covers the new airwire sd40 dropin decoders. Get great deals on intermountain standard ho scale model railroad locomotives. Intermountain n scale sd40 2 dcc and sound and knuckle couplers, many applied details.
The es44ac weigh the exact same as the kato ac4400, run very smooth and pull the same, the drive system looks like a copy from atlas. Soundtraxx began providing tsunami digital sound decoders to intermountain railway company for their ac12 southern pacific cab forward in 2007. Tcs 1672, imd4w bemf decoder for n scale intermountain sd40. I see shortcuts that have been taken and just plain lazy design. Intermountain standard ho scale model railroad locomotives.
Intermountain ho scale model railroad locomotives for sale. Digitrax dn166i3 decoder for n scale intermountain sd402 2017. Expand your options of fun home activities with the largest online selection at. Some details may be included for installation by the modeler. Therefore i ordered 2 southern units from the first run dcc ready and one of the three milw units in the second run as dcc ready. Manufacturers of the highest quality dcc decoders and control systems for model railroads. Dcc installation for the intermountain n scale sd402w. Locomotive insert n sd402 esu loksound intermountain. However, i am not the rivet counter that some are, and i probably fall in the same category of whatever the sound equivalent of rivet counting is. The dcc decoder for both sound and nonsound versions operate on dc or dcc out of the box. Intermountain n scale emd sd 402 with esu loksound. Sd40 2w and sd452ts until this decoder was finished so they would have a single decoder type to. Emd sd452, sd40 2w 4 dn166i0 no board replacement imd4 imd4w 4 cab forward ac8, ac10, ac11, ac12 any wired 8pin. This guide directs you through basic operational and decoder functions for dcc operation.
Es44aces44dc tier 3 lighting information loksound equipped units coming soon. N scale sd40 2w has been manufactured with the 4window safety cab, the snow shields over the air inlets and the distinctive stairwells and handrails. Intermountain sd40t2 sd402w sd45t2 sd452 locomotives. The busted sd402w from last year is finally fixed and ready to go. Program tsunami im for flashing ditch lights model. The sd40 installation guide comes with each sd40 dropin board. As always any help is very welcome and of course i should be asking if any of you have. The decoder came programmed with esu full throttle diesel sound effects. Intermountain sd40 2 with econami decoder installed.
Posted by rockymidlandrr on monday, june 22, 2015 11. Intermountain sd402 page 18 product discussion therailwire. Home ho scale intermountain ho emd diesel locomotives sd40 2 diesel locomotive intermountain ho sd40 2w canadian national website w dcc. Weve had a long discussion about this intermountain sd40 2 delays. See and hear the n scale locomotive in action on the model railroader staffs salt lake route model train layout. A howto video on upgrading an esu dcc decoder equipped. The model features include sharp painting and lettering, etched metal details and wire grab irons. Reattach the shell taking care not to foul any wired during installation. The canadian national railway acquired 123 of the sd40 2w locomotives, numbered 52415363. Intermountain locomotives n scale model trains fifer.
Review and standardized testing of intermountain s first run gmd sd40 2w. The n scale sd40 2w has been manufactured with the 4window safety cab, the snow shields over the air inlets and the distinctive stairwells and handrails. Jan 14, 2017 intermountain n scale emd sd 402 with esu loksound decoder factory installed. Get great deals on intermountain ho scale model railroad locomotives.
Dcc installation for the intermountain n scale sd402w n. Combined with any dcc system or mrc blackbox, our true live capture digital sd40 sound decoder will make your model railroad come to life. When the track is powered the engine goes through its start up procedure whether it is selected or not. Their last update to the upcoming intermountain n scale. Intermountain ho sd40 2w canadian national website w dcc. I have found from experience i do not need sound in all my locomotives though i do need dcc. The model has a new drive with six wheel htc trucks, equipped for dc or dcc operation. I have gone through the downloaded manual and have not found an. Future releases available as dc, dcc nonsound equipped with an esu lokpilot. There was a lot of thread drift toward the end, but this post covers the main point intermountain has been waiting some months on esu to perfect the new thin decoder to be used in the sd40 2s and other locos and finally got a viable version around june or so. N scale sd402 locomotives intermountain railway company. Leslie a125a200 default 0 leslie sl3 3 holden m3 h 1 leslie rs 5t 4 nathan m5 2 diesel prime mover.
Couldnt find information on what decoder goes in it, so i was wondering if it fits the decoder from their sd40t2 or sd40 2w digitrax dn166i0. Sd40 2 sd40 2w sd40 2s f40c f40ph f40ph2 f40ph2m sdp40f sd40 2f export locomotives. Aug 21, 2014 i purchased an ho intermountain sd40 2 with a loksound select decoder. Nscale intermountain sd40 2w prior to imd4w decoder installation. The intermountain railway company n scale sd402 locomotive has been manufactured with all new tooling. Tcs 1672, imd4w bemf decoder for n scale intermountain sd402w. Looking at photos, i can tell it is not well executed. With that in mind i queried st support about what changes would be needed i. Ho 49307s08 canadian national sd40 2w dcc lok sound diesel 5345 4 intermountain ho 49307s08 canadian national sd40 2w dcc lok sound diesel 5345.
Esu lok speaker upgrade, intermountain sd402, with dumbo speaker duration. I am going to step out and say that so far there is no threat to knocking the athearn sd40 2 off the top shelf. In addition to being available in a wide variety of road names, the intermountain n scale sd40 2 features an esu loksound select digital command control dcc decoder. Intermountain has taken the time to get details on these models right. The emd sd40 2w is a canadianmarket version of the sd40 2 dieselelectric locomotive, built for the canadian national railway by the diesel division of general motors of canada ltd. Intermountain ho sd402w canadian national website w. This installation is for a hoscale intermountain sd402w using a tcs wow121 diesel decoder, ibmb2 with keep alive and ibsh1 wowspeaker by tcs. In this howto i will show you how to install a dcc board in the imrc sd40 2w. Sound units come equipped with esu loksound select micro. Intermountain railway ho scale pennsylvania northeastern. Home ho scale intermountain ho emd diesel locomotives sd40 2 diesel locomotive intermountain ho sd40 2w canadian national continent w dcc. Nonsound dcc units are equipped with esu lokpilot micro. Sound units are equipped with an esu loksound select microslidein dcc decoder. Well, the lack of a marked negative pad sort of sucks.
I would give you additional direction if this appeared to be a simple bridge rectifier, but im really puzzled to the components i marked in yellow. In this howto i will show you how to install a dcc board in the imrc sd402w. Intermountain dcc fitted n scale model railroad locomotives. If you have a program track booster inline between your dcc system and. Every sound decoder manufacturer has a standard template for how things are assigned to function buttons and ive found that the template for european locomotives often differs from that for us locomotives. Your intermountain sd40 2w is now wowsound equipped and ready to roll. Intermountain 69301s11 n scale emd sd402w, esu loksound.
Review by shane masonphotos by the author electromotive division built 3,949 sd40 2s beginning in 1972 with production ending in 1986. Lastly, in order to keep the wires neat and prevent possible shorts, lace the wires into a bundle using lacing cord. This installation is for a n scale intermountain sd40 2w using a tcs imd4w decoder and was performed by tcs. Intermountain ho sd402w canadian national continent w. I have read all the chatter on these boards about how n scale sound could be better now and certainly in the future. If all is well, replace the fuel tank and shell and your ready to program the loco and. Intermountain 69301s11 n scale emd sd402w, esu loksound, cn. How to upgrade an esu loksound decoder to full throttle. Be sure to visit our store,streamlined backshop services, where you can purchase many great items like dcc decoders and command stations, dcc installation parts, locomotives and rolling stock, readytorun sound cars, and our exclusive customengineered truck pickups. N scale sd402w locomotives intermountain railway company. Intermountain sd402 with econami decoder installed youtube. Review may include borrowed, discounted or otherwise provided pro. N scale conrail gp20 with dcc esu loksound select micro 16567d3 turbo sound decoder. Ho scale sd40 2w has been manufactured with the 4window safety cab, the snow shields over the air inlets and the distinctive stairwells and handrails.
Operationdrive train no keep alive capacitor in the decoder. Up for bid is an intermountain canadian national sd40 2w in the sargent stripes paint scheme. Intermountain 69312s n assembled sd40 2w w dcdccsound. Locomotive is equipped with loksounds select dual mode sound decoder. Get the best deals on intermountain dcc fitted n scale model railroad locomotives when you shop the largest online selection at. Intermountain ho sd402 wdcc and sound norfolk southern ns. I easily programmed the decoder to the locomotive cab number, added momentum, and advanceconsisted the sd40 2 with another decoder equipped n scale diesel. Since this is my first loksound my question is there cv settings that will keep it silent unless selected. Cv8 8 thank you for your purchase of the intermountain railway company n scale sd40 2 locomotive. Intermountain sd402 with soundtraxx decoder youtube. The finely molded parts have been designed to reproduce railroad specific details. Intermountain 69308s02 n scale emd sd402w, esu loksound.
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