There are many prototypespecific and separatelyapplied details. Posted by cpr gp382 fan on wednesday, november 25, 2009 5. The 1997 gp402 release was atlass first dccready model the original gp40 chassis having been modified slightly, allowing for the installation of a fulllength lightboard with motor contacts. One of the earliest electromotive division locomotives to use that cab, the fouraxle gp402w, is now offered in ho scale by atlas model rr co. 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. The tentec bolt tightening software will in most cases recommend a suitable bolt stress, based on the bolt loads specified in the different bolted flange specifications. 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. Hi, i have just bought two atlas ho locomotives, the u30b and the gp402, both atlas gold with the qsi quantum fitted. This gp402 w model features all new tooling for the sill, cab, long hood and fuel tank.
Like many people, i was a little bit disappointed by the crude cab thought i loved the smooth running drive. Just a couple of days ago i finished installing a 21pin loksound v5 in my atlas gp40. Great post i roster currently 2 atlas gp402 standard can but have been thinking of acquiring 2 of the widecabs to grow my existing fleet. Atlas satisfies all your microsoft dynamics ax and microsoft dynamics 365 for finance and operations reports financial and operational reporting and uploading needs from inside the familiar excel environment. Congratulations on purchasing an atlas hoscale or 2rail oscale gold series soundequipped locomotive that is equipped with a qsi sounddecoder quantum, quantum titan, or quantum titan with et. The first cn locomotives to feature this cab were gmdd gp382s and mlw m420s. Power is provided by an emd 645e3 16cylinder engine which generates 3,000 horsepower.
Ho scale trains resource documents the history of readytorun model trains. All product names, logos, and brands are property of their respective. Dc and dcc operation of atlas gold series diesel locomotives equipped with qsi sounddecoders quantum, quantum titan, or quantum titan with et congratulations on purchasing an atlas hoscale or 2rail oscale gold series soundequipped locomotive that has a qsi sound decoder quantum. Since these have ditch lights they are probably very similar to the process for install that i did on the atlas. Now, if your not a sound junkie, then the qsi sound may be fine for you. I bought an atlas silver series c408cw about a year ago and put a tsunami soundtraxx and 2 28mm speakers in it. The loksound select dualmode decoder allows your atlas gold series locomotive to be used on dc as well as on dcc layouts. It has been test run only and runs and sounds exceptionally well just as you would expect from the atlas gold series engines. Qsi industries design and sell sound decoders under many brand names, usually that of the locomotive in which they are installed. Before the widenosed safety cab became practically a standard feature on north american locomotives, it was known as the canadian cab due to its development north of the border. Q2fx sound files for atlas factory installed decoders.
Have tried f6 several times and unplugged motor and it works. The outward appearance of the prototype gp402 changed often enough as a result of various small carbody design changes over the production years, it might be fairly difficult for a model manufacturer, such as atlas, to decide which version would be the best seller. So it has been awhile since i did a couple atlas gp402s but i had bought mine with qsi sound. Whats the difference in atlas traniman, master, silver. They state atlas will be introducing the gp402w in the next year. These models were actually available with factoryinstalled lenz decoders the first usa profile model since arnolds 1991 alco s2 to be so equipped. In manual mode the user enters important bolted joint information, such as bolt. The silver series engines are basically gold engines without the qsi decoder or speakers installed.
This engine was purchased new by me a few years ago. Atlas diesels with qsi sound are frequently being discounted by wholesalers and retailers that are stuck with them. Atlas gp402 wqsi suddenly wont movesound only in fwd only. The gp40 was produced the electro motive division in the late 1960s and early 1970s, the gp40 was a 3000 horsepower. It stayed in my drawers and i almost bought an athearn gp402w later until i found out their drive was not as good as atlas and the fine details were far too much fragile.
Please advise possible action for qsi decoder in atlas gp40 that is not working. The atlas chassis is easier to cut with a mill to model the ibeam. Sale please take 10% off list price below return to atlas n scale main page. Shop a variety of model trains on a variety of scales from top manufacturers online. Or is the qsi decoder atlas uses smaller than the qsi. Atlasied is a global electronics manufacturer providing comprehensive audio solutions for commercial business environments. Posted by cpr gp38 2 fan on wednesday, november 25, 2009 5. New video side button programming on esu mobile control ii throttles online.
Kris, what the new atlas gp402 has to offer over the athearn are a couple of things. Replacement board decoder for atlas nscale dcc ready locomotives such as gp402, u25b, sd35, trainmaster, b237 and others. A perfect fit in the gp40, its decoder ready and just needs a digitrax dn146a or. New locomotives that would be offered with sound had their chassis tooled to fit two speakers, and ones without sound in the master series silver would have a removable weight where the speaker housing would be so that. It is with much frustration that we must inform you that esu llc must close our usa business office until further notice due to a mandate from the governor of pennsylvania. 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 gp402 and lateproduction gp40.
Numbers i can see on decoder are 171ov73510 gp40 c2008 qsi. Track and electricaldcc atlas gp402 wqsi suddenly wont movesound only in fwd only. Atlas gp40 2 w qsi suddenly wont movesound only in fwd only. The gp402 was emds followup to the very successful gp40 locomotive model. We save organizations time and money with effective use of audio communication systems, while also helping to maintain a safe work environment. Gp402 loksound and dcc masterr gold expected 04302020. While some oem qsi decoders will be especially configured for the brand that installs them and therefore may not have a full feature set, qsi also sells a similar but always. The decoder that was installed in the engine was a qsi unit that was held in place by 4 screws on each corner of the board with all connections to the lights, speakers, motor being plugs on the board and, therefore, not 21.
Atlas gp402 wqsi suddenly wont movesound only in fwd. Dave, if atlas gold series gp40s come with a qsi and use an aframe speaker mount already, why would you have to remove the aframe to install the qsi and use a smaller speaker. This gp402w model features all new tooling for the sill, cab, long hood and fuel tank. Atlas gp402 diesels o gauge railroading on line forum. Track and electricaldcc atlas gp40 2 w qsi suddenly wont movesound only in fwd only. The software also has a feature which allows it to be used on non standard bolted joints.
Emds 3,000hp gp40 served as the prototype fourth atlas hoscale diesel locomotive model in 1976. Dc and dcc operation of atlas gold series diesel locomotives. The easiest solution to decoder installation in the n scale atlas gp40 would be to get hold of an atlas gp402 or gp38 frame. Maybe part of the problem for manufacturers considering a model of the gp402 is. Atlas master series gold atlas decided to have onboard dcdcc sound and contracted with qsi to put sound in their models. The emd gp402 is a 4axle dieselelectric locomotive built by general motors electromotive division between november 1965 and december 1971. Not only am i excited about this project, but it could also mean retooled gp402 and a short fuel tank chassis. This is accomplished with our industryleading mass notification, life safety, voip and speech privacy. Ho master emd gp402 phase 2, ho scale master atlas. Digitrax dn163a0 nscale decoder for atlas gp402u25b. A greatlooking gp402 is the latest addition to the popular line of electromotive division road diesels offered by atlas. 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. Not responsible for changes in manufacturer specifications. Ho master gmdd gp402w locomotive atlas model railroad.
Just got an email from briggs regarding their gp402lw. N scale atlas gp40 locomotives n scale model trains. I can tell you that i plan to do an aftermarket soundtraxx install with the at board. Hiawatha hobbies atlas gp40 engines gp40 locomotives. After over two years of waiting, the highly anticipated atlas ho scale gmdd gp402w diesels are here. It comes with a host of prebuilt content to get you up and running fast, and it saves you time by automating tedious manual processes. Atlas mp15dc 2017 atlas sd24 2003 edition atlas sd26 2003 edition bachmann 482 light mountain. The u30b does everything as expected, but for the gp40 when i press the f7 key in motion nothing happens.
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