These locomotive were developed for service where higher horsepower and faster service were preferable. Our shipping department will remain open to process phone, mail and internet orders and will continue to ship orders so long as the postal service and ups continue operations. Athearn genesis ho gp402 cotton belt spring creek model trains. No instruction sheet was produced for this decoder. For more than 40 years, the gp402 has worked main line freights, locals, switching jobs, yard service, and helper service. For over 60 years, atlas has been a leader in the world of model railroading.
The wiring seems to be a complex mass of plastic and wires. Onboard dcc decoder with soundtraxx tsunami2 sound sound units operate in both dc and dcc full dcc functions available when operated in dcc mode engine, horn, and bell sounds work in dc all functions nmra compatible in dcc mode precision slow speed control program a multiple unit mu lashup with lead unit only horn, bell, and lights. Ho master emd gp402 locomotive, ho scale master atlas model. Replacement board decoder for atlas nscale dcc ready locomotives such as gp402, u25b, sd35, trainmaster, b237 and others. Nce dcc decoders n scale model trains fifer hobby supply. There are many prototypespecific and separatelyapplied details. Atlas ho scale model railroad diesel locomotives for sale. Kb884 wired decoder installation in atlas kato gp3035. This gp402w model features all new tooling for the sill, cab, long hood and fuel tank. The emd gp402 is a 4axle diesel road switcher locomotive built by general motors electromotive division as part of its dash 2 line between april 1972 and december 1986. Ive never changed anything from when i first plugged in the pr4 and. Alco c420 alco c628 alco c630 emd gp38 emd gp38 2 emd gp40 2005 or later emd gp40 2 2005 or later emd sd7 2003 or later emd sd9 2005 or later emd sd24 emd sd26 emd sd35 fm trainmaster ge b237 ge b307 ge b367 ge dash 840b ge dash 840bw ge dash 840c ge u23b. The easiest solution to decoder installation in the n scale atlas gp40 would be to get hold of an atlas gp402 or gp38 frame.
Current rating avg 1 amps, peak 2 amps connector replacement board functions 6 0. Link to nce dropin decoder install fee this fee is to be added if you would like. Not responsible for changes in manufacturer specifications. Me flex track laying tips getting good trackwork model railroad hobbyist mrh duration. It is shown as part number 890511 on the atlas parts diagram for the sound units. This application note concerns the da120 deocder, which began production in 1997 and was discontinued around 2000.
Then maybe you can negotiate to sell the old gp40 frame to someone like john claudino at aztec. Expand your options of fun home activities with the largest online selection at. For many years, atlas has offered quality ho scale diesel locomotives that contain a unique solderless wiring harness. I have other locos with decoders that operate fine. Athearn, genesis, athg, 65765, gp402, dcc, sound, ssw. A perfect fit in the gp40, its decoder ready and just needs a digitrax dn146a or dn163a0 dropped in. I have an atlas silver gp40 with decoder factory installed. Sale please take 10% off list price below return to atlas n scale main page. Canadian pacific cabride trail to nelson, bc on an sd40 2.
Like the sd402 the gp402 has a reputation for reliability, and many are still in use. These instructions detail the installation of a wired digitrax decoder a dn140 in this example, but many wired decoders may be used into an atlas gp35 manufactured by kato prior to september, 2007. Emd began production of the 16cylinder, turbocharged, 3000 horsepower engine in 1972. The most common replacement locomotives became the gp402. To remove the shell all versions insert a small screwdriver or a toothpick or whatever and carefully pry the shell away from the chassis. Feb 02, 2014 tsunami decoder issue in atlas gp40 2. Atlas ho scale model railroad diesel locomotives for sale ebay. However, the sound and lighting functions of the loksound select decoder in the atlas gold series gp402 locomotive can be controlled by an easytouse basic dcc system.
A greatlooking gp40 2 is the latest addition to the popular line of electromotive division road diesels offered by atlas. The 21pin esu loksound decoder is attached to the pc board. I have a similar problem with an atlas n scale gp402 that has a digitrax dn163a0 decoder. My total fleet has two more f40ph both kato, and a custom atlas gp402 wide cab, and a custom f59ph made from various parts and sitting on an athean motor. Bcutter so for a neophyte who is considering moving to dcc and soundequipped engines, who has sausages for fingers and thumbs, and for whom a chain saw is a precision tool. Onboard dcc decoder with soundtraxx tsunami2 sound. These units are marked japan on the bottom of the locomotive. Jun 02, 2016 me flex track laying tips getting good trackwork model railroad hobbyist mrh duration. Buy digitrax dn163a0 n dcc decoder, atlas gp402u23btm 6function 1a.
Downloadable sound with digitrax pr3 and soundloader 2. Ho master emd gp402 phase 2, ho scale master atlas model. Also note that on a dcpowered layout, a dcc and sound equipped locomotive such as the atlas gold series gp40 2 cannot be consisted with another locomotive that does not. My csxns ho railroad part 24a installing a tsunami gn decoder.
Welcome to the atlas model railroad company online store. Athearn genesis baywindow caboose, lighting decoder 1. Atlas ho scale model railroad locomotives for sale ebay. Yesterday i added a digitrax decoder to one of my atlas gp40s, programmed the decoder using my dt500 throttle and all went well. Athearn genesis ho gp402 cotton belt spring creek model. Jmri using my digitrax pr4 on my programming track will not recognize the this particular decoder, but i can program this decoder using my digitrax db150 command station and my dt500 throttle on the main track without any issues. Unfortunately all of the sound units we will receive have been preordered. We are pleased to announce that the atlas gp402s have finally arrived. Digitrax plug nplay dcc decoder for atlas gp402, u25b. Atlas gp40 with included decoder doenst move model. However, the sound and lighting functions of the loksound select decoder in the atlas gold series gp40 2 locomotive can be controlled by an easytouse basic dcc system. I ordered the dw bell and plano bell housing for the nose. Posted by cpr gp382 fan on wednesday, november 25, 2009 5. This item is in stock 24 working days delivery available.
Replacement board six function decoder is designed to fit atlas nscale gp7, gp9, gp151, gp30, gp35 dcc ready locomotives. Trivia lifelikewalthers gp382 shells will fit on the atlas gp40 et al chassis, although not vice versa. Atlas ho gp40 2w locomotive in 1973 canadian national cn designed the safety cab, also known as the comfort cab, which featured a fullwidth nose that was intended to improve crew safety in the event of a collision. Plug and play nscale decoder with white leds for atlas gp402, u25b. Also note that on a dcpowered layout, a dcc and sound equipped locomotive such as the atlas gold series gp402 cannot be consisted with another locomotive that does not. Decoder spec sheet contains cv usage information for this decoder. Trivia lifelikewalthers gp38 2 shells will fit on the atlas gp40 et al chassis, although not vice versa. The 1997 gp402 release was atlass first dccready model the original. Works on dcc or dc limited operation on dc works with nmra loco, accessory or signal addressing builtin warm white led can be disabled up to 3 outputs leds may be controlled separately builtin resistors just connect leds can function as an nmra signal decoder each output individually dimmable. Athearn, genesis, bn, athg65755, 65755, gp402, dcc, sound, ho. Installing the atlas dcc decoder into atlaskato ho scale diesels. Digitrax dn163a0 nscale decoder for atlas gp402u25bsd35.
Oem decoder produced for atlas n gp40 2 this decoder was sold preinstalled in atlas n gp40 2 produced in 1997. A greatlooking gp402 is the latest addition to the popular line of electromotive division road diesels offered by atlas. The space allotted to install a decoder of any type is 2. Great deals on atlas ho scale model railroad locomotives. The new ho scale model is a smoothrunning unit that represents what railfans call the phase 1 version, and its offered with railroadspecific detailing in a silver series dc version, or as a gold series model with an automatic dualmode digital command control. The atlas master series gold versions of these locomotives are able to use all of the qsi quantum system sound features on dc layouts with use of the atlas quantum engineer. Plug nplay dcc decoder for atlas gp402, u25b sold separately digitrax 245dn163a0. If so, it would be a cinch to add my sound decoder preference and speakers regar. This installation is for a ho scale atlas silver gp402 phase 2 using a tcs wow121 decoder, asmb2 motherboard, ka4 keep alive, 30mm wowspeaker. Digitrax dcc decoders n scale model trains fifer hobby supply. I then wanted to add my locomotive to my jmri roster, using the read all sheets function and that is when things took a turn for the worse.
Due to concerns about the covid19 virus and public gatherings the western depots retail store will be closed until further notice. This 2 function fx3 decoder is designed to fit kato nw2 units. This first batch is without sound we expect the sound units to arrive in a week or two. More go transit, f40ph and gp402 the diesel detailer. Mobile decoders oem decoder produced for atlas n gp402. Kb877 programming the digitrax da120 decoder installed in atlas locos with wangrow and lenz systems. Mobile decoders oem decoder produced for atlas n gp402 da120 view the product page for the da120.
This will free the chassis clips four of them and allow the shell to pull off. Board replacement decoder for atlas nscale gp402, u25b, sd35, trainmaster, b237 and others. The easiest solution to decoder installation in the n scale atlas gp40 would be to get hold of an atlas gp40 2 or gp38 frame. The da120 decoder that is being shipped with the atlas locomotives has certain variables that are available for programming.
Works on dcc or dc limited operation on dc works with nmra loco, accessory or signal addressing builtin warm white led can be disabled. Since most of them were preordered long ago we only have a few cn and 1 maine central unit. Great deals on atlas ho scale model railroad diesel locomotives. Atlas ho gp40 2w locomotive in 1973 canadian national cn designed the safety. Digitrax dn163a0 dcc decoder n scale for atlas gp402, u25b, sd35. Athearn genesis ho gp402 union pacific spring creek. No longer solely the province of kitbashers, electromotive divisions gp40p2 is available in ho scale from athearn trains. Im pretty sure i changed the decoder from 2 digit to 4 digit addressing. Part of the genesis line of superdetailed locomotive models, this ho scale geep is especially good news for those modeling southern pacifics commute trains of the 1970s and 80s. Digitrax dn163a4 nscale decoder for atlas gp7, gp9, gp30. The balance of cns fleet, 35 units, and the 11 unit go transit fleet, used standard frames and smaller fuel tanks.
However, the sound and lighting functions of the loksound select decoder in the atlas gold series gp402 locomotive can be controlled by an easytouse. Replacement board decoder for atlas nscale dcc ready locomotives such as gp40 2, u25b, sd35, trainmaster, b237 and others. Yesterday i picked up an athearn gp402 at the golden spikes train show because it had the older style couplers. Digitrax dn163a0 nscale decoder for atlas gp402u25b. These instructions and the diagram are based upon instructions for the installation of a dn93 decoder in an atlas s2 provided by robert savard of north palm beach, florida and appearing among those decoder installation instructions. Installation of a digitrax dn140 in an atlas s2 locomotive. Oem decoder produced for atlas n gp402 this decoder was sold preinstalled in atlas n gp402 produced in. Athearn genesis ho gp402 union pacific spring creek model. This one does have a constant whine to it doesnt vary in pitch or volume. You may preorder this item from our site to secure your model from this production. Wiring for dcc decoder installation in an atlas s2. The new ho scale model is a smoothrunning unit that represents what railfans call the phase 1 version, and its offered with railroadspecific detailing in a silver series dc version, or as a gold series model with an automatic dualmode digital command control dcc. Atlas is familyowned business that has its roots in model railroad track and accessory making through invention, innovation and ingenuity.
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