SoundBytes: Train Talk from Milepost 141

Built in Durango: Decoder Tours, a Custom GP15, and Why CVs Can't Break Your SoundTraxx Decoder (S3E12)

This week on SoundBytes: Train Talk from Milepost 141,George and take you behind the scenes to show how SoundTraxx decoders are designed and assembled right here in Durango, Colorado. Planning a trip throughtown? We offer scheduled facility tours, so be sure to reach out if you’ll bein the area. Tom also shows off his Missouri Pacific GP15 from Athearn,upgraded with a Tsunami2 decoder, added detail parts, new speakers, LEDs, and custom function mapping. Tech Tip of the Week: Don’t be afraid to change CVs.You cannot damage a SoundTraxx decoder by experimenting with CV settings. Our decoders are designed with safeguards that prevent this. You may end up withsettings you don’t like, but you can always reset the decoder and keep fine-tuning until it sounds and performs exactly the way you want. Listen now and join the conversation! #SoundTraxx #SoundBytesPodcast #Tsunami2 #Blunami#ModelRailroad #DCC #ModelTrains #HOScale #RailroadModeling #TrainTalk #DurangoColorado #Athearn #GP15 #ModelRailroading #TrainPodcast

Custom GP15-1 Upgrades, Mystery Projects & LED Wiring Tips (S3E11)

Tom shares his custom-painted Athearn Genesis GP15-1featuring upgraded lighting, steps, wheels, decals, and a Tsunami2 decoder.George’s mystery project is still underway, but the reveal is getting closer —and it will be worth the wait. The guys also break down one of the most common installationquestions: how to identify which LED is wired to which decoder output. Ifyou’ve ever been confused while wiring lights or troubleshooting functions,this episode is packed with helpful tips. #SoundTraxx #Tsunami2 #ModelRailroading #DCC #ModelTrains#Athearn #GP151 #DecoderInstall #HOScale #RailroadModeling #TrainLayout#ModelRailroadPodcast

Collectible Swag, Loyalty Rewards & New Train Projects! (S3E10)

George and Tom talk about the limited-edition SoundTraxxswag you can collect, plus our new loyalty program for shoppers atSoundTraxx.com — the more you buy, the more you save! Tom shares updates on a GP15 custom project he’s beenworking on, while George drops hints about his next layout project. Think youcan figure out what it is from the photos he shares? Let us know your guessesin the comments section! #SoundTraxx #ModelRailroading #ModelTrains #TrainLayout#HOScale #DCC #Tsunami2 #Blunami #RailroadModeling #Locomotive #TrainHobby#CustomLocomotive #GP15 #ModelTrainCommunity

Bringing Models to Life: NW2 Build, Tsunami2 Install, Echo & Reverb (S3E9)

Tom finally wraps up his Ziegler Coal NW2—fully painted,detailed, and ready to run. He walks through his Tsunami2 decoder install,sharing insights on detailing, painting, and dialing in performance. You’llalso see how he set up automatic lighting and fine-tuned deadband for smooth,prototypical operation. Meanwhile, George showcases a Rapido E8 upgraded withBlunami, diving into Echo and Reverb. He breaks down what each effect does,demonstrates how they transform any sound, and explains the CVs behind themagic. Plus, he shows just how simple it is to customize everything using theBlunami App. #ModelTrains #DCCSound #Tsunami2 #Blunami #ModelRailroading #TrainSound#HOScale #DecoderInstall #RailroadModeling #SoundTraxx #TrainTech#HobbyElectronics #ModelTrainLayout

Loco Rehabs, Slow-Speed Performance & Mastering Dynamic Digital Exhaust (DDE) (S3E8)

Tom takes on an older Atlas U23B, walking through plans torepaint, detail, and upgrade the decoder. George shares his MOPAC Proto 2000 GP38 equipped with Blunami—fully detailed and running beautifully at slow speeds. From there, the conversation shifts to Dynamic DigitalExhaust (DDE), SoundTraxx’s exclusive feature that automatically adjusts your locomotive’s throttle based on load and grade. They break down how DDE works and walk through how to properly calibrate it on Tsunami2 and Blunami-equipped models. #ModelRailroading #SoundTraxx #Blunami #Tsunami2 #DCCSound#ModelTrains #TrainTech #Locomotive #RailroadModeling #DecoderInstall#TrainHobby #DynamicDigitalExhaust #DDE CV Programming, DCC Myths and More with SoundTraxx(Webinar 6): https://youtu.be/lRJFJSHwtuk?si=HcW9qZrblqO_b0_x [https://youtu.be/lRJFJSHwtuk?si=HcW9qZrblqO_b0_x]