Produced from 1970s to mid 1980s the gp382 and gp50 were quickly found in many different tasks of the railroad. We currently manufacture track, locomotives, rolling stock and structures in n, ho, o and o27. Installing dcc into the proto 2000 ho gp382 digital. This installation of tcs t1psh decoder is for ho scale atlas trainman gp382 and was performed by a. Ho scale model train 100 synthetic oil 1oz bottle with stainless applicator. Part of the firms topoftheline genesis series, these ho scale dieselelectric locomotives are modeled to meticulously match each prototype.
Another major change for the gp382 was the introduction of the dash 2 modular electrical cabinet. Athearns new ho scale models of the electromotive division gp38 2 are super detailed and sound great too. This installation is for ho scale atlas gp38 2 using a wow121 decoder, akmb1 motherboard with keep alive and univsh1c wowspeaker kit by tcs. Dn163a0 is a board replacement decoder for atlas nscale gp402, gp38 u25b, sd35, trainmaster, b237 and several others.
Installing dcc into the proto 2000 ho gp382 digital train. Jan 28, 2010 installing dcc into the proto 2000 ho gp382 january 28, 2010 bevis king no comments introduction. Athearn genesis 65467 bnfrisco patch gp382 dccsound. The most common replacement locomotive became the gp382. Athearn ho gp38 gp382 diesels rtr ready to roll model. From memory, the problem with the atlas ho gp402 is that the space allocated for a atlas type sound board from soundtraxx is that it does not fit the space. This article is my attempt to write about installing dcc on these locomotives it isnt a particularly simple task. Even though i started the project on friday, honeydues kept springing up like mushrooms and i could barely find time to work on it.
What i would consider to be the dealbreaker between the bachmann and the trainman, is that the trainman locos use the same drive as the master locos. Now if you remove the speaker tower and use a separate speaker, you can pull it off. As a dualmode decoder equipped locomotive able to run on dc or dcc layouts, the atlas gp38 performed well on direct current dc. The following pages contain decoder installation guides for some other n scale diesel locomotives. Athearns new ho scale models of the electromotive division gp382 are super detailed and sound great too. More trivia briggs models makes a number of different gp402l shell kits that can be powered using this atlas chassis a lifelikewalthers gp38 2 chassis will work as well still more trivia icgic fans can make an sd28 standin by mounting an atlas gp38 shell and sd35 walkway on an sd35 mechanism note that it may be necessary to file a. Ho scale 20004970 heavyweight pairedwindow coach ready to run. Loksound dcc sound decoder installation in a ho scale gp9.
Included in the box was a bag of parts that included a plow, an ecafb, and 2 square pieces. Watch atlas gp38 loksound decoder install online vimeo. The gp382 series of locomotives were some of emds most successful designs. Better decoder for a bachmann dcc on board gp 30 model. Matt herman from esu performs a starttofinish install of a loksound select direct decoder in an atlas gp38 hardwire in a total board replacement. Watch atlas gp38 loksound decoder install online vimeo on. C307 dcc readysilver dh165a0, dh165ip, dh126ps, dh126p, dh166ps, dh166p, dz123ps, dn166ps, dn6ps, dz126ps, dz146ps, sdxh166d, sdh166d. From memory, the problem with the atlas ho gp40 2 is that the space allocated for a atlas type sound board from soundtraxx is that it does not fit the space. Get usb driver here download manuals register a system. Athearn genesis gp382 diesel engines ho model trains.
Real doors and windows model train layouts o scale. Carefully remove the front coupler and then the locomotives shell from the frame. This installation is for hoscale atlas gp382 using a wow121 decoder, ak mb1 motherboard with keep alive and univsh1c wowspeaker kit by tcs. Power was provided by an emd 645e 16cylinder engine, which generated 2000 horsepower.
Csx gp38 ps decoder for sale model railroad collectibles. To remove the shell all versions insert a small screwdriver or a toothpick or whatever and carefully pry the shell away from the chassis. The original nscale gp382 sold in train sets and individually for a number of years from lifelike. The 40series included a sixaxle and fouraxle model, the latter being the gp40. Unlike the gp38s engine, which drove a generator to supply power to the tr. 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. Atlas master n scale ready to run, dcc ready,gp35 locomotive canadian pacific 5024 standard n emd gp35 locomotives. At 12v, the locomotive reached a prototypical 71 scale mph. The bachmann gp382s are generally considered value locos. With the release of its new gp382, athearn has done all the superdetailing work for you. An12a0 fourfunction dcc decoder for atlas n scale locomotives. Athearns ho scale gp382 for instant access to this video click here. And for the other question, no, digitrax doesnt have a specialized bachmann drop in decoder. Unlike the gp38s prime mover, which drove a generator to supply power to the traction motors, the gp382s prime mover drove an alternator which produced ac electrical current that was rectified to dc to power the four traction motors.
Model railroading atlas ho gp38 parts installation. The decoders address is factory preconfigured to the last two digits of the engines number undecorated or unnumbered units are set to address 03. This will free the chassis clips four of them and allow the shell to pull off. More trivia briggs models makes a number of different gp402l shell kits that can be powered using this atlas chassis a lifelikewalthers gp382 chassis will work as well still more trivia icgic fans can make an sd28 standin by mounting an atlas gp38 shell and sd35 walkway on an sd35 mechanism note that it may be necessary to file a.
Esu loksound micro select direct install in atlas gp382. The gp382 is the perfect locomotive for these assignments. Athearn ho gp38 gp382 diesels rtr ready to roll model trains. Ho scale diesel and rolling stock weathering and detailing. Ho 2function dualmode decoder manual for advanced decoder. Ho trainman emd gp382 late phase loco atlas model railroad.
Trivia lifelikewalthers gp38 2 shells will fit on the atlas gp40 et al chassis, although not vice versa. This article is my attempt to write about installing dcc on these locomotives it isnt a particularly simple. The aforementioned gp38 2 of mine ran a lot better with the nce retrofit. Atlas ho scale model railroad locomotives for sale ebay. From switching to pulling high priority freight trains across country, these versatile locomotives could be seen all over north america. Ho trainman emd gp382 late phase loco, ho scale trainman. Part of the emd dash 2 line, the gp382 was an upgraded version of the earlier gp38. Carefully remove the locomotives shell from the frame. Built in the 1960s by the electromotive division of general motors, the gp30 and gp35 locomotives were fourwheel truck road switchers that. Jan 28, 2016 matt herman from esu performs a starttofinish install of a loksound select direct decoder in an atlas gp38 hardwire in a total board replacement. Atlas ho sd 24 engines atlas ho sd35 engines atlas ho gp38 engines atlas ho gp40 engines atlas ho gp38 engines atlas ho gp40 enignes atlas ho fp 7 engines atlas ho c425 engines atlas ho c425 engines atlas ho 840b engines atlas ho h1544 engines atlas u30c engines atlas ho aem7 engines atlas ho rs1 engines atlas ho rs3 engines atlas ho rs11 engies atlas ho gp7 engines atlas ho u23b. The loksound select dualmode decoder allows your atlas gold series locomotive to be used on dc as well as on dcc layouts. Dcc sound installation atlas emd gp38 with tcs wow decoder duration. The units running on bnsf have widely varying histories, making them all the more interesting to watch.
By the early 1970s, many firstgeneration diesels were reaching the end of their service lives. This popular lifelike gp382 has remained in production since its 1976 arrival in the hobby. Atlas master series locomotive ho b4080 dualmode decoder. All loksound select decoders include up to 16 horns or whistles, 2 different.
Competitive prices of csx gp38 ps decoder and other related listings. Installation of the retention tank on locomotives with the 3600 gallon fuel tank may interfere with truck swivel on tight radius curves. Atlas ho sd 24 engines atlas ho sd35 engines atlas ho gp38 engines atlas ho gp40 engines atlas ho gp38 engines atlas ho gp40 enignes atlas ho fp 7 engines atlas ho c425 engines atlas ho c425 engines atlas ho 840b engines atlas ho h1544 engines atlas u30c engines atlas ho aem7 engines atlas ho rs1 engines atlas ho rs3 engines atlas ho rs11 engies atlas ho gp7 engines atlas ho. Removing locomotive shell and disconnecting lightboard 1. They look and run okay, and are relatively inexpensive. Alco c420 alco c628 alco c630 emd gp38 emd gp382 emd gp40 2005 or later emd gp402 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. Dcc sound installation atlas emd gp38 with tcs wow decoder. Athearn genesis 65488 southern pacific gp382 dccsound. Esu loksound select digital command control dcc decoder plugs into the pc board. As a dualmode decoderequipped locomotive able to run on dc or dcc layouts, the atlas gp38 performed well on direct current dc. The gp38 2 is the perfect locomotive for these assignments. Trivia lifelikewalthers gp382 shells will fit on the atlas gp40 et al chassis, although not vice versa. Ho decoder installation instruction sheet comes with the decoder andor gp38 locomotive pdf file.
This item digitrax dn163a0 n dcc decoder, atlas gp402u23btm 6function 1a mrc tech 6 sound controller 2. These atlas trainman gp382s are highly detailed and have tsunami sound and working front and rear ditch lights added to them. The newly tooled geeps are also available factoryequipped with a dualmode soundtraxx dcc decoder. The bachmann gp38 2 s are generally considered value locos.
An emd gp382 is a fouraxle dieselelectric locomotive of the road switcher type built by general motors electromotive division. Ho master emd gp402 phase 2, ho scale master atlas. Preorder athearn rnd12622 gp382 wdcc decoder, bnsfblue. Apr 30, 2007 ive been dragged kickin and screamin into the dark side, but im slowly adapting. Part of the emd dash 2 line, the gp38 2 was an upgraded version of the earlier gp38. Welcome to the atlas model railroad company online store.
Unlike the gp38s engine, which drove a generator to supply power to the traction motors, the gp382s prime mover drove an alternator which produced ac electrical current that was rectified to dc. O california zephyr window replacement instructions o california zephyr. No instructions are provided except for a parts diagram. While many internal upgrades were introduced such as the use of improved, modular dash 2 electrical components, there were some external differences between the early production gp40 2 and lateproduction gp40. Installing dcc into the proto 2000 ho gp382 january 28, 2010 bevis king no comments introduction. Unlike the gp38s engine, which drove a generator to supply power to the traction motors, the gp382s prime mover drove an alternator which produced ac electrical current that was rectified to dc to power the four traction motors.
Atlas is familyowned business that has its roots in model railroad track and accessory making through invention, innovation and ingenuity. I just picked up a couple of the atlas gp38 locomotives. Installation instructions intermountain f7 example. Bring the canadian variant of the venerable gp382 to your ho scale layout with the new gmd gp382w from athearn genesis. Apr 29, 2020 an emd gp38 2 is a fouraxle dieselelectric locomotive of the road switcher type built by general motors electromotive division. The loksound select decoder played an engine startup sequence at 6v, and the locomotive started to move at 6.
The esu lokprogrammer software will recognize the difference and ask you to proceed. I have successfully installed one of the new esu loksound micro select direct decoders 73100 into an atlas gp38 2. For over 60 years, atlas has been a leader in the world of model railroading. Ive been dragged kickin and screamin into the dark side, but im slowly adapting.
An allnew nscale gp382 came in 2006, which was about the same time as the debut of the proto 2000 hoscale highquality gp382 release from lifelike. This was a fairly easy but interesting install, due to the minimal amount of space available in the unit. Notice the orientation of the light board inside so that you can install the decoder in the same orientation. Atlas n gp38 2 locomotive the dash 2 locomotive series, unveiled by emd in 1972, featured significant changes, such as a solidstate, modular electrical control system and improved engine components designed to increase traction and reduce exhaust emissions. To begin this installation, first remove the screws as highlighted above in red at each end of the locomotive and remove the couple box. Emd began production of the 16cylinder, nonturbocharged, 2000 horsepower engine in 1972. I finally installed a soundtraxx lc decoder and speaker in my atlas gp38, they had been sitting on my shelf for over two years. The atlas gp38 2 is part of their trainman line, which has somewhat more coarse detail than their master line the atlas gp38 is a master loco.
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