Proto 2000 Heritage 2-8-8-2 decoder

[NW Modeling List]

Hi,

First: this is just my opinion and experience.  I have not played with lok
sound steam, but I have used basically all the sound decoders.

I use tsunami 2 and tsc wow sound depending on the locomotive.  I think the
tcs sounds the best by far, by leaps and bounds.  Tcs only weakness for n&w
is the n&w hooter is not from a A/Y... It's actually the n&w M that still
runs in excursion.  The same hardware does not sound the same in real life.
The tsunami has a better hooter for an A/Y (but at lower quality....in that
tsunami sounds are "lower bit").  I hear the difference, but I don't think
either is bad. The tcs short whistle is good.  The start toot-toot is
really nice as its a real recording vs computer playing two "toots".

The tcs high base speakers are amazing....They actually move air and make
some bass noise.  Use two of them in series for either decoder (need two
since they are 4 ohm, or you need to cut volume to 50% max with one
speaker).

I think the tsunami has the most bullet proof electronics. So I use tsunami
on locos that are rougher running.  My brass M and M-2 use tsunami.

I use a TCS in my proto 2-8-8-2.  I used to use a tsunami in it.  Just
remembered if you drive bulbs you need a 101 wow, not the one with the 21
pin.  It runs perfect with the TCS.

I would not use other than tsunami or TCS, but that is just me.

I hope that helps!

David Baker


On Fri, Oct 2, 2020, 10:38 AM NW Modeling List <nw-modeling-list at nwhs.org>
wrote:

> Mark,
>
> I would second Phil Miller's recommendation of the SoundTraxx Tsunami II
> sound decoders. Personally, I find them easier to program than other brands
> that I have tried.
>
> Jim Brewer
>
> On Fri, Oct 2, 2020 at 7:18 AM NW Modeling List via NW-Modeling-List <
> nw-modeling-list at nwhs.org> wrote:
>
>> For my steam models, I’ve been using SoundTraxx decoders. While I have
>> diesels with different brands of decoders, I have not tried other brands of
>> steam decoders.  The newer SoundTraxx decoders have all the steam sounds in
>> one decoder rather than picking the decoder with only certain sounds
>> loaded. They must have upgraded these also, because the choices of sounds
>> when starting a locomotive seem better, such as when blowing water out of
>> the cylinders. Here’s a link to listen to their sounds, which include
>> recorded sounds from 611 and 1218.
>> https://soundtraxx.com/reference/sound-samples/tsunami2-steam-sounds
>>
>>
>> The think I’d like to try, if space permits is to put one of the newer
>> small cube speakers in the smoke box, so the sound is coming out of the
>> engine instead of putting the speaker in the tender as space often
>> required. It might also reduce how many wires have to run between the
>> engine and tender.
>>
>>
>>
>> I’m happy you got one of the Proto 2000 engines. I wish those were more
>> available. It would be neat to get one of the NW 2050 engines like the one
>> in the Union, Illinois museum.
>>
>>
>> Phil Miller
>>
>>
>>
>> *From:* NW-Modeling-List [mailto:nw-modeling-list-bounces at nwhs.org] *On
>> Behalf Of *NW Modeling List
>> *Sent:* Thursday, October 01, 2020 5:25 PM
>> *To:* nw-modeling-list at nwhs.org
>> *Subject:* Re: Proto 2000 Heritage 2-8-8-2 decoder
>>
>>
>>
>> I have a question in to DigiTrax asking the same question. I think the
>> answer is the SDXH166D. That gives you both the controller and sound in one
>> place.
>>
>>
>>
>> I also like to figure out how to get the exact sound into the controller.
>> I don’t want a generic sound. Is there any way to get the right sound for
>> the 2-8-8-2?
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone
>>
>>
>>
>> On Oct 1, 2020, at 2:57 PM, NW Modeling List <nw-modeling-list at nwhs.org>
>> wrote:
>>
>> 
>>
>> Good Afternoon All,
>>
>>
>>
>> I have an N&W Proto 2000 Heritage 2-8-8-2 locomotive.  I was interested
>> in what would be the preferred brand or model sound decoder to use for this
>> locomotive?  I have installed several sound decoders in diesels but this
>> will be my first attempt with a steam locomotive.  I looks like a beautiful
>> locomotive and I am lucky to have it.  Thanks for your help.
>>
>> Sincerely,
>>
>>
>>
>> Mark Goodrich
>>
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