The Manifest Newsliner, Volume 4 - ©2015 Tony's Train Exchange

Welcome to Volume 4 of  The Manifest Newsliner,  which includes a mix of product information, model railroading and DCC tips, and new product announcements. The  Newsliner  will keep you apprised of pre-order deadlines, expected delivery dates, and provide useful information about DCC components and their correct operation. It will also include track layout design and wiring, and many more Tony's exclusive model railroading tips. If you do not wish to receive this newsletter, please click on the SafeUnsubscribe link at the bottom of the page. If you need to update your email information, click here:  Update Profile/Email Address link . 

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In this issue we are featuring the new TCS motherboards and accompanying WOW sound decoders for Athearn Genesis locomotives. We have a new release of Athearn Genesis ES44AC locomotives ready for delivery and new road names announced in the Korea Brass GE U25C. A video demonstrates how easy it is to upgrade the sound in the new Atlas HO S2 locomotive. Wrapping this issue up is a great Tony's Tips article on Using JMRI with the NCE PowerCab, SB5 and Power Pro. Simply scroll down or click the link below to jump to a specific feature. 
TCSMotherboards
TCS' New Motherboard for Athearn Genesis Locomotives
 
For fans of Athearn Genesis locomotives, this is a very exciting new product from TCS. The GEN-MB1 (TCS item #1616) is a motherboard with Keep Alive designed to replace the original lighting board in Athearn Diesel Genesis locomotives.
NOTE: this product does not function without a decoder. Pickup an EU621 or WOW121 decoder to use this product. Pair it with a WOW121 for unparalleled sound and interruption free performance. 
  
TCS 1527 WOW121 Sound Decoder
This exciting new 6-function, 21-Pin, Plugin diesel sound decoder brings the superior audio quality and operational performance of WOWSound to your diesel locomotive. Included are sound files for EMD 567, 645 and 710 motors as well as the Alco 251, GE FDL16, and 2 versions of the 7FDL16.


TCS has motherboards for Athearn Ready To Run locomotives and other manufacturers. You can check them all out by clicking the button below. 

NewAthearnES44AC
New Release of Athearn Genesis ES44AC Locomotives
We have a new run of Athearn Genesis HO ES44AC Locomotives currently in route to the shop in both DC and Tsunami Sound & DCC. They should be here by Oct 14th. We will have UP, BNSF and CP road units. These are extremely popular locomotives, so we don't expect these to stay around for long. 

Here's just a few of the many features:
  • Low nose front headlight.
  • Large antenna dome.
  • Small GPS dome.
  • Two dynamic brake exhaust vents with close spacing and flush housing.
  •  Capacitor box.
  •  Short auxiliary cab rear left-side doors.
  •  Right side forward electrical cabinet with X-Panel.
  •  Nathan K5HL horn.
  •  Engine Compartment side grab irons.
  •  Flush radiator compartment doors.
  •  Hand brake panel grille.
  •  Flush heat exchanger housing and top radiator grills.
  •  5000-gallon fuel tank.
  •  DCC Ready, or Factory Installed Soundtraxx Tsunami DCC and Sound.

AltasS2SoundImproved
Video Review: Atlas ALCo S2 with Sound Improved


Featuring the ESU LokSound Select in an Atlas ALCo s2. We added a TDS SuperSonic speaker to the existing OEM speaker and compared it to the original. Hear for yourself the SuperSonic difference in this comparison video of the two.



Click the button below to purchase TDS SuperSonic Mini speakers & enclosures.
 
KoreaBrassU25C
New Road Names Announces For Korea Brass GE U25C

Korea Brass made a big splash this summer with their splendid GE U25C diesel. This HO-Scale, plastic & brass hybrid pairs an incredibly high level of detail with an excellent drive train to create a high degree of realism in a scale model. Now Korea Brass has announced three new road names in this superb model; Atlantic Coast Line, Northern Pacific and Penn Central join Conrail, Burlington, and Pennsylvania. These new road names are expected around the end of November. Put your order in now to guarantee yours before the Christmas order rush. 
These locomotives are available in DC or with factory installed TCS WOW Diesel Sound & DCC with Keep Alive. 

View Road Names & Road Numbers Available
 
TonysTips

Using JMRI with NCE Power Cab, SB5 and PH-Power Pro

For this installment of Tony's Tips, we are sharing with you an article on using JMRI with your NCE systems. We include the CORRECT settings for JMRI with various NCE hardware combinations and USB connections. Simply click the button below to go to the article.  


You can find many great articles in the Tony's Tips section of our website, covering all aspects of model railroading, especially in regards to DCC. 

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