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OLD DOMINION RAILWAYS
Thomas White - LGB Locomotives Specialist
LGB Trains Dealer and Authorized LGB Repair Center: LGB Locomotive Repairs, DCC/DC
Sound Decoder Sales and Installations
Workmanship Guaranteed
Email: OldDominionRailways@gmail.com
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Telephone: 703-946-4522
Location: McLean, Northern Virginia
DCC DECODERS, COMPONENTS AND ACCESSORIES
ESU LokSound, Massoth, Phoenix Sound, Soundtraxx Tsunami2, Marklin, LGB, and MD-Electronics
To buy an item send me an email with the item, and your name, address, and telephone number: I will then send you an invoice to your email address for the item plus shipping costs......you can pay by credit card, PayPal, or Zelle bank transfer. Shipping will be by the most economical method based upon weight and size and insurance: USPS Ground Advantage ($5.50 minimum); USPS Priority Mail Insured ($8 and up); or for large & heavy items FedEx Home Delivery/Ground.
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ALL ITEMS ON THIS PAGE ARE IN STOCK & AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE UNLESS MARKED OTHERWISE
DCC SPECIALTIES RRampMeter IV - MEASURES DCC/DC/AC VOLTS & AMPS "The Essential Tool" for Large G Scale Model Trains Hobbyists"
Accurately measures DCC, AC and DC Volts and Amps! DCC - 38.6 V, 18-20 A; DC - 38.6 V, 18-20 A; AC - 27.6 V, 18-20 A; PCB length 5.63"; Enclosure length
4", width 2", height 1.25" The amazing RRampMeter designed for Model Railroaders by DCC Specialties does what no other meter can do! Easy walk-
around measurements of layout voltage drops, accurate booster output setup to optimum voltages for decoders and sound units.
$110
Measuring PWM Voltage - Manufacturer's Technical Response
The RRampmeter should accurately measure a PWM waveform. After all, DCC is a form of PWM. However, the RRampmeter reads the TOTAL RMS value of the waveform, DC + AC. Your Fluke set to read AC blocks DC and is only measuring the AC component. Since the lights and smoke unit are going to respond to the DC value of the PWM (and I assume the PWM is on/off, so there is a DC component), you should measure these outputs with the Fluke meter set to DC. One other thing to keep in mind is that the RRampmeter is designed to power itself from the input, so on a low power circuit such as a light output, the added load may affect the reading. Make sure you are using the battery for power and not the input signal. Even with the battery, the RRampmeter will load the circuit more than the Fluke (25.4K vs 10 Meg). For this reason, the Fluke set to read DC might be the better choice.
ESU LOKSOUND & LOKPILOT DCC DECODERS & COMPONENTS
FOR G SCALE TRAINS
MASSOTH DCC DECODERS, COMPONENTS & ACCESSORIES
PHOENIX SOUND DC/DCC COMPONENTS
Phonenix Sound PB22 DC/DCC Sound-only Decoder Kit.
Comes with the decoder board, rechargeable battery, volume control board, reed switches, data port connector, speaker, and user guide.
MSRP $265
Your Price $245 - In stock
PB22 Board Only - $199
SOUNDTRAXX DCC COMPONENTS FOR G SCALE
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ITEMS LISTED BELOW ARE IN STOCK AND AVAILABLE FOR IMMEDIATE SHIPMENT
The Soundtraxx Tsunami2 TSU-4400 (4amp) and TSU-2200 (2 amp) DCC sound decoders have over 50 different sound effects and provide excellent sound qualities, including 90 different whistle sounds and 50 different bell sounds built into the decoder, all programmable by CV settings. After you install the decoder into your locomotive, it's important to calibrate the Dynamic Digital Exhaust (DDE) feature which provides load control and greatly enhances the quality of the chuff sounds. See the video on my Website of the LGB 2050 Steam Tram install I completed for a customer that demonstrates the excellent chuff sounds when DDE is activated. The procedures is Soundtraxx Steam User Guide, Configuring Dynamic Digital Exhaust on page 52.
Tsunami2 TSU-4400 4 Amp, 6-Function DCC/DC Sound Decoder for Large Scale Trains. Excellent 3 Watts Amplifier Sound Quality. Programmable Automatic Sounds for whistle, bell, etc. Requires 8 Ohm Speaker. Available Decoder Versions for American Locomotives: Steam; EMD Diesel; GE Diesel; ALCO Diesel; Baldwin Diesel; EMD-2 Diesel; Electric. Size: 69x31x14mm
MSRP $188.95
Your Price $151
Tsunami2 TSU-2200 2 Amp, 6-Function DCC/DC Universal Steam Sound Decoder for smaller LGB Olomana & Chloe Steam Locomotives - Install into rear water/fuel bunker. Excellent Sound Quality. Programmable Automatic Sounds for whistle, bell, etc. 35x18x6mm
MSRP $124.95
Your Price $100
Soundtraxx 810160
CurrentKeeperII Rechargeable Capacitor. Connects to Soundtraxx DCC decoders to provide power over dirty track and switches. Size: 20x13x11mm
MSRP $29.95
Your Price $24
Soundtraxx 810140
CurrentKeeper Rechargeable Capacitor. Connects to Soundtraxx DCC decoders to provide power over dirty track and switches. Size: 40x6x11mm
MSRP $29.95
Your Price $24
MD-ELECTRONICS (GERMANY)DCC COMPONENTS FOR G SCALE
ITEMS BELOW ARE IN STOCK AND AVAILABLE FOR IMMEDIATE SHIPMENT
CONTRACT ME FOR A PRICE QUOTE TO SPECIAL ORDER ANY ITEM IN THE CATALOG
MD-Electronics #DWA G Gauge Switch Mechanism with Built-in DCC Decoder & Realistic Slow Motion Movement - Weatherproof for use on garden railways. Fits onto LGB Track Switches with easy decoder setup: Program the switch address in CV121; set the switch drive time CV124=4; Lock the decoder CV15=99; and then screw the drive onto your LGB track switch and use rail clamps to connect the two wires to your track for power.
$60
MD-Electronics #EKW DCC 1-Channel Switch Decoder - Plugs into LGB 12010 Track Switch Drive Mechanism. Also 1 Function Output Decoupling Track Mode. Weatherproof for use on garden railways. Easy Installation: Program the Switch Decoder Address you want; lock the decoder; plug the decoder into your LGB Track Switch Drive; and connect to two wires to your track rails for power using rail clamps.
$45
MD-Electronics #ZKW DCC 2-Channel Switch Decoder & 2 Function Outputs, 3-Way Switch Mode for 3-Way Track Switches.
$45
MD-Electronics #MWB Retrofit Kit. Convert your existing LGB Track Switch Mechanism Housing to a DCC Switch Drive to operate like the MDE DWA Switch Drive. DCC Decoder - Gear Motor - Gear - Relay. Slow Motion Movement
$45
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MD-Electronics DCC Decoder Programmer Module for Reading & Writing (Programming) CVs on all brand DCC decoders. You can also print a read-out of all the decoder's CV settings. There's also a Test/Drive feature where you can operationally test the decoder settings you've made of your locomotive on the programming track when it's placed on Roller Wheels. A screen shot of the English version of the Programming Tool Software you will download onto your PC is shown above. For MDE brand sound decoders, you can install decoder Firmware updates & SUSI Downloads of MDE Sound Files. Comes with the PC Module, USB and SUSI Cables, and a 15v. 1 Amp power supply and the link to the Website for downloading the software onto you PC.
$135
MD-Electronics #MFB Train Shuttle Controller for a Back & Forth Operation. Operates on DCC or DC Analog Power.
$70
MD-Electronics #APA Automatic End-to-End Shuttle Module for DC-Analog or DCC Operation. Locomotive stop times at each end of shuttle back and forth track section is adjustable 2 seconds to 4 minutes. Acceleration & braking times are also adjustable on the unit. The Module can mounted inside the LGB 10310 Track Bumper shown above with four screws. Further settings and adjustments can be programmed using a DCC command station. The User Guide and CV Setting Guide are in German which can be translated to English using a free Web-based document translator.
$75
MD-Electronics #MDC 2-Channel, 1 Amp/Channel, 5mA Current (no load), DCC/DC Function Decoder for G-Gauge. Ideal for controlling passenger car lights. Can be switched via turnout address (up to 255) or via locomotive address and F keys (up to F28).
Size 2 x 1.5 x 0.5cm.
$45
MD-Electronics DCC/DC Pulsed Smoke Generator. This smoker's internal DCC decoder can produce pulses for steam locomotives and non-pulse operation for diesel locomotives. The amount of steam can be precisely adjusted. Operates on either DCC or DC Analog power.
Size 50x30x22 mm
$85 - Not Available
MDE 035 Voltage Regulator 6 Volts Fixed Output. Use for 5v. Smoke Generators or 5v. Light Bulbs. Specifications: Supply Voltage: 0-24 V. DC/DCC/AC; Output voltage: 6 Volts; Output Current 1.5A (Short-term 2.0A); Pull-up Resistors for Servos 1 kΩ each (integration for 2 servos)
Size: 24x20x20mm
$14
LGB LOCOMOTIVE'S MARKLIN-PRODUCED DCC COMPONENTS
FROM YEAR 2014 TO DATE
LGB 55029 MSD3 mfx/dcc/analog Sound Decoder Kit with 28 Pin Interface Connector which are used in all LGB locomotives produced since 2014. Capacity: 10 Amps , 32 Functions, 6.7 Watts 4 Ohm Audio Output . Replace your LGB locomotive's failed MSD3 sound decoder with this one. The factory has loaded the RhB Ge 4/4 Electric Locomotive sound file onto these decoders. You can install a different sound files by using the Marklin 60971 Decoder Programmer shown below, using a Marklin CS2, CS3 or CS3+ Command Station. You can also install this sound decoder into any LGB locomotive to replace its existing factory circuit board by soldering the wire connections to the provided Interface Board, e.g., motor block, lights, smoke unit, etc. Comes with extensive User Guide with wiring guide.
Size: 65 x 40 mm
$180
LGB 55429 Power Storage Device. These power caps are specially made for use with the Marklin/LGB MSD3 mfx/dcc/analog Sound Decoders installed into LGB locomotives produced by Marklin in Year 2014 and later models. They can provide power to the decoder when traversing dirty track sections or the plastic frogs in LGB Track Switches.
$62
LGB E278188 Replacement Pulsed Smoke Generator for Marklin-produced post-2014 LGB Locomotives with Factory-installed LGB MSD3 mfx/dcc/analog Sound Decoders or for installing a pulsed smoker using the LGB 55029 mfx/dcc/analog Sound Decoder Kit.
$60
Rectangular Version of Pulsed Smoke Generator post-2014 LGB Locomotives is also avalable.
Marklin 60971 Decoder Programmer allows you to download and install any locomotive sound file, or add more sound functions, from the Marklin sound library for LGB locomotives. You will download the free Marklin Decoder Tool3 software onto your PC to use with the Decoder Programmer. Also requires use of the LGB 44129 Decoder Adapter that connects to the Decoder Programmer. You can also program CVs and re-Map function keys and add or remove individual sounds such as Station Announcements, whistles, etc, with this Programmer.
$85
LGB 55129 Adapter plugs into the Marklin Decoder Programmer. It holds the 28-Pin mfx/dcc/dc sound decoder for installing sound files, programming CVs, and Re-Mapping Functions.
$35
Marklin 003093 Manual "Controlling Digitally with the Central Station 3." Excellent background history of the development of various digital technologies for the model trains hobby including DCC, mfx, Sentrix, Trix, etc. Provides detailed guidance on the capabilities and operating procedures for the Marklin CS3 Command Station.
$20
Screen Shot of Marklin's Decoder Tool3 Program which you download onto your PC - Use either the Marklin Decoder Programmer or the CS3+ to access the tool to load sound files, modify settings of an MSD3 mfx/dcc/dc sound decoder.
LGB 55529 DCC Interface Adapter Connector for converting LGB Locomotives with a 28-Pin MTS/DCC Interface Connector on the main board. For use with the LGB 55029 MSD3 mfx/dcc/analog sound decoder.
$32
Marklin 60657 Mobile Station mfx/dcc Command Station. Use to operate 1-2 LGB locomotives using mfx control or dcc control. Can also be used on a Programming Track to program CVs and re-Map Functions of LGB locomotives produced since 2014 with factory-installed MSD3 mfx/dcc/dc sound decoders. It can also be connected to the CS2, CS3 and CS3+ Command Stations.
$95 - In Stock
The Marklin Mobile Station also requires use of the following accessories shown in the picture above: Marklin 60114 Connector box for G Scale - $70; and Marklin 66367 Switch Mode Power Supply 18v. 2 Amps - $53
The new WIFI Mobile Station and Receiver Box will be available for purchase 2nd Quarter.
LGB/Marklin 60216 CS3+ (Central Station 3 Plus) - mfx, mfx+, DCC, Motorola Operating Modes
As a multi-protocol controller, the Central Station 3 plus with its high resolution, modern color touch screen, 2 locomotive controllers as well as a built-in central track diagram control board offers the possibility of simple, easy control of locomotives and of the entire layout. Up to 32 functions can be controlled on locomotives, and up to 320 Motorola or 2,048 DCC solenoid items can be controlled among accessories. In addition, the Central Station 3 plus has 2 built-in locomotive card readers (for saving locomotive data on a locomotive card or for fast call-up of the locomotive by plugging in the locomotive card), an SD card slot for expanded storage as well as a built-in speaker for playing back typical model railroad sounds. A powerful booster is built in to power the layout with current for trains and accessories. CONTACT ME FOR A PRICE QUOTE
The LGB/Marklin 60216 CS3+ and the 60226 CS3 are available for special order and will be drop shipped directly to you from Marklin USA, Jefferson City, MO
BACHMANN DCC ACCESSORIES
SPECIAL NOTE: The Marklin CS3 and CS3+ provide a maximum 5 Amps DCC power to your track layout. If you need more amperage to your track layout, you can connect a Massoth DiMax 12 Amp 1202B Digital Booster to the CS3 or CS3+ Command Station with a Massoth Booster CAN-Bus Cable, and the Booster is then connected to your main track layout.....the track power cables from the CS3 or CS3+ is disconnected to your track layout. Your track layout will then receive 12 Amps at 22 volts DCC and the operation is still controlled by your Marklin Command Station.
Massoth Digital Booster & Cable - $550 & $30. The Booster also must be powered by the Massoth 12 Amp 22 Volts DC Power Supply or equivalent DC Power Supply - $170. Total setup costs: $750. For details about these items, go the the Massoth DCC Decoders & Components page.
Bachmann 44912 Automatic Reverse Loop Module for DCC Use Only - Easy Wiring for Isolated Reverse Loops - Use with any DCC Layout
$70
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