It should fit in the athearn model but id call the guys at tonys train exchange. A second visit to todd treasters awesome n scale layout duration. Competitive prices of athearn fp45 and other related listings. Get the best deals on athearn n scale model railroad locomotives when you shop the largest online selection at. Factory installed onboard sound and dcc decoder overview now equipped with a soundtraxx tsunami digital sound decoder by the early 1960s the electromotive division emd was at a big disadvantage. What digitrax decoders work in the new athearn n scale fp45. Nonskid end walks fine scale end handrails for scale appearance detailed and painted cab interior with control stand 4,000 gallon. On july 4th, 1989, fp45 s 5992 and 5998 were released from the san bernadino shops as numbers 101 and 102 in the newly revived red and silver super fleet scheme with a large santa fe on the sides. Posted by nscsxcrrailfan on monday, june 8, 2009 11. Home catalog trains n scale athearn n scale due to concerns about the covid19 virus and public gatherings the western depots retail store will be closed until further notice.
This requires you to reprogram the decoder to run normally in reverse direction. If you purchased an athearn locomotive released prior to 2017 it is equipped with soundtraxx tsunami digital sound technology. Their 567 engine, in use for over 20 years, had reached its peak at 2. Athearn standard n scale model trains for sale ebay. I know that this decoder is an athearn n scale fp45 factory installed. Accessories free delivery possible on eligible purchases. Can they actually have been listening at athearn and horizon wonder if theyll do the same when they get to the fef3. The soundtraxx decoder sounds great and why wouldnt it. Decoderpro by its self may program dcc decoders and also use the other jmri tools to. I have used digitrax n scale decoders in a few installations but not in an athearn locomotive.
Athearn n scale model railroad locomotives for sale ebay. Replacement board six function decoder designed to fit kato n scale sd402, sd70mac, ac4400cw and c449w locomotives. Where the fp45 was an sdp45 wrapped in a fullwidth cowl carbody, the new f45 was essentially an sd45 given the same treatment. It is not a kato but we shouldnt expect that either. Start with the scale you model and then find your locomotive based on its manufacturer. Onboard dcc decoder with soundtraxx tsunami2 sound sound units operate in both dc and dcc full dcc functions available when operated in dcc mode. Thanks to its cowlbody design, athearns fp45 and f45 diesel models both enjoyed correct scalewidth hoods. I would suggest the tcs m1 or z2, or the digitrax dz125.
Those locomotives run great, however, this new fp45 has a. Upon final inspection, our athearn trinity hoppers, n scale f45 locomotives along with some of our mt4 locomotives road numbers 4358 and 4360, were not up to the standards of the athearn brand. For almost 75 years, theyve been one of the top brands of model steam and diesel trains. I recently purchased an athearn n scale fp45 locomotive with the tsunami sound decoder installed. Old athearn engines with open frame motors and brass dc engines draw more current than coreless motors. With loksound, the excellent features of esudecoders are even more enhanced by the addition. Home model railroading train controls dcc decoders. Athearn used to use mrc decoders, but switched to soundtraxx tsunami decoders a few years ago. I have atlas code 55 track, and i have 8 other locomotives that i use. N14k1 drop in decoder for athearn kato n scale nce dcc. I began installing dcc decoders in my n scale locomotives in 1993 and cant begin to count how many ive done since. In the early 80s all 40 fp45 s and 8 f45s were rebuilt at the san bernadino shops. Dec 22, 2014 we check out the new release of f45 freight locomotives and fp45 passenger and eventually freight locomotives from athearn s genesis line. This is an easy dropin install with one small twist.
When you program cv61 to a value of 004, digitrax decoders with split field motor drive. Digitrax dgtsdh166d ho 8 bit sound decoder, motor 6functions 1a. So those are either mchenry which im not a fan of either, or they. A setting of 007 will set the decoder to normally run in reverse and 28128 speed steps and. One current recommended plug n play decoder is the mrc 1644. Due to concerns about the covid19 virus and public gatherings the western depots retail store will be closed until further notice. The digitrax dn163k1c needs to be installed in the athearn f45 or fp45 frame backwards. This is an ongoing improvement, so if you dont see your particular model, please check back from time. Map minimum advertised price manditory per athearn.
Is there a dcc decoder for the the n scale sd70m with sound. Genesis hoscale steam and diesel locomotives and rolling stock take model. Athearn introduces the f45 and fp45 with athearns first flywheel drive. You will need to modify either the decoder or the locomotive frame to get it to fit. Dcc encoder for athearn nscale union pacific sd70m. Has an athearn train made its way into your collection yet. Jan 26, 2011 shell removal n scale athearn f45 help. This installation is for nscale athearn emd fp45, uses tcs k1d4 digital decoder, and was performed by a. With my kato ones, the shell comes straight off but this one just will not budge. Decoder installation in an athearn diesel locomotive. Drop in decoder for kato n scale includes presoldered motor clips athearn emd f45 athearn emd fp45 kato gevo es44ac kato ac4400 kato c307. Athearn has been using mchenry n scale couplers exclusively for several years now. Nce dcc decoders n scale model trains fifer hobby supply. We have received the following product delay notice from athearn today.
Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands. The three upper pictures show the beautiful, highly detailed athearn sd75i in n scale. After sponsoring the development of the fp45 passenger locomotive, the santa fe requested a similar freight locomotive from electromotive. Equipped with onboard sound and digital command control dcc, the newest offering from athearn s genesis series is also a treat for detail fanatics, with etchedmetal. The rectify series speakers are singlespeaker models rated at 1w, 8 they feature great, fullrange sound with the stout, lowfrequency response, detailed midrange and smooth highfrequencies that scale sound systems is known for. Get great deals on athearn n scale model railroad freight cars.
Athearn f45 fp45 locos expected end of may page 1 n. Intricately detailed and fully assembled miniature locomotives, rolling stock and vehicles make up athearn s n scale line. This installation is for n scale athearn sd75i, uses tcs k1d4nc digital decoder, and was performed by a. Using phillips screw driver remove both screw heads and deattach front and.
Since that time the decoders mentioned have been replaced with newer models. One of our editors was able to successfully install both the digitrax dn163k1b and dn163k1c decoders in the unit. Athearn is an illinoisbased manufacturer of model trains and model railroad equipment. This n scale diesel is a smoothperforming model that accurately depicts its cowlcovered prototype. Mrc 1832 n dcc sound and control decoder fits athearn fp45. Program a multiple unit mu lash up with lead unity only horn, bell. As far as the couplers go, athearn has been using mchenry n scale couplers exclusively for several years now. The three upper pictures show the beautiful athearn locomotive prior to the tcs k1d4 installation. Get the best deal for athearn standard n scale model trains from the largest online selection at. The pinstripe paint scheme gave way to the blue and yellow warbonnet scheme by 1980. Dz121 in an athearn f59phi this how to first appeared on my old web site in june of 2004.
We tested an fp45 equipped with a dualmode dcc decoder, meaning that it can run under dcc or dc power. This installation is for a hoscale athearn genesis fp45 using a tcs wow121diesel decoder, genmb1 motherboard with keep alive and univsh1c wowspeaker by tcs. Soundtraxx has been providing tsunami digital sound decoders to athearn trains since 2009. Athearn genesis fp45 f45 diesel engines ho model trains. Get the best deals on athearn green diesel locomotive ho scale model railroad locomotives when you shop the largest online selection at.
Athearn green diesel locomotive ho scale model railroad. These great sound decoders provide high quality, digital onboard sound and the benefits of todays dcc. First off, one must question their choice of prototype kind of an odd duck, and one with presumably limited appeal. Decoderpro provides access to the jmri tools required to program dcc decoders. A setting of 007 will set the decoder to normally run in reverse and 28128 speed steps and 2 digit address analog mode on. Posted by hepkat63 on wednesday, january 26, 2011 6. If youd like to explore more model train brands, you can view all of our model trains here. By the early 1960s the electromotive division emd was at a big disadvantage. Unfortunately, it was not a particularly auspicious debut for that venerable company. I had an athearn blue box baldwin s12 on the shelf, and decided to make it dcc with sound. Also fits athearn n scale sd70 series, sd75 series, f45 and fp45 locomotives. Our shipping department will remain open to process phone, mail and internet orders and will continue to ship orders so long as we are allowed to do so. After i received the locomotive in the mail, i placed it on my track and started it up.
First remove the shell by carefully pinching it on either side and rocking it back and forth while pulling upwards on it. Old time 260 mogul old time 280 consolidation 4664 challenger 4884 big boy. The unit is smooth and responsive at all throttle levels. May 01, 2015 athearn have produced a new line of f45 and fp45s, now with dcc and sound on board. Central hobbies carries many n scale models from athearn. Get the best deal for athearn n scale model trains from the largest online selection at. Our shipping department will remain open to process phone, mail and internet orders and will continue to ship orders so long as we are. Athearn fp45 n problem model railroader magazine model. For a complete list of features, visit the athearn website. If you prefer to operate your trains at moderate to low volumes, the rectify series will most likely satisfy. Get great deals on athearn ho scale model railroads and trains. Athearn have produced a new line of f45 and fp45s, now with dcc and sound on board.
Also upon removing the decoder on the underside there is a sticker 9063250 and printed on one end is fp45 j ive tried almost every mrc decoder in decoder pro and none will accept a write. During the failed merger with southern pacific seven fp45 s and twenty f45s received red and yellow kodachrome paint. Onboard dcc decoder with soundtraxx tsunami2 sound. Using phillips screw driver remove both screw heads and deattach front and rear couplers. How to install a digitrax decoder in an athearn f45 or fp45 n. Mehano of yugoslavia built an fp45 that was in ahms line, following that companys import of the lima fp45, and later in ihc hobbys line. The f59phi made in korea in 2003 was athearns first ever nscale release.
Decoder installationsboard replacement digitrax, inc. Power xtender for n scale 6 pin sound decoders for dn166ps decoder. We are excited to be shipping to retailers many new items this month, but there are a few that we had planned to ship but will not. Athearn n scale model railroad freight cars for sale ebay.
This section will assist you in selecting the correct soundtraxx digital sound decoder for your locomotive. Soundtraxx dcc, digital sound decoder, dynamic digital exhaust, auto exhaust and hyperlight are. How to install a digitrax decoder in an athearn f45 or fp45. Ready to roll is athearn s highly detailed line of ho scale models featuring steam and diesel locomotives that are factory equipped with econami digital sound decoders to give you the best quality for your money. Expand your options of fun home activities with the largest online selection at. Not responsible for changes in manufacturer specifications. Where the fp45 was an sdp45 wrapped in a fullwidth cowl carbody, the new f45.
We recommend the dn163k1c, following the procedure below. Size is very important, but the smaller decoders may not handle the amperage your locomotive draws. Paint and detailing are superb, as was the performance when tested. This installation is for n scale athearn emd fp45, uses tcs k1d4 digital decoder, and was performed by a. Thoughts on the athearn fp45 page 1 n and z scales. Railroad line forums athearn bb baldwin s12 sound decoder. Lima of italy made an fp45 that was marketed by ahm and model power in north america. Emd f45 emd fp45 emd sd70 emd sd70i emd sd70m emd sd75i emd sd70m emd sd75 emd f59phi passenger. Athearn n scale soundtraxx has been providing tsunami digital sound decoders to athearn trains since 2009. Intricately detailed and fully assembled models make up the athearn n scale line. On final inspection, we felt that some of our mt4 locomotives road numbers 4358 and 4360, our trinity hoppers, and n scale f45 locomotives were not up to the standards of the athearn brand. Athearn s original 2002 f59phi model was that firms first n scale locomotive release.