The A4X is four function HO-scale "drop-in" style mobile decoder for Atlas, Athearn, Kato, etc. locomotives. Examples include the following: Athearn: F59PHI F3 Atlas: RS-1/RS-3/RS-11 C424 GP7 Kato: GP35 If you need more than four total lighting functions, or are using 1.5V bulbs, you should consider the A6X. Back EMF Load Compensation: Provides superior slow speed control and high performance under load. Quiet Drive: Super-quiet motor control for "buzz" free motor performance. DC Mode: Decoder will automatically detect DC power. You can also configure how your lighting effects function on DC. RailCom®: This feature allows the decoder to talk to the command station. RailCom supports expansion for new features. Variable Momentum: Allows you to make custom acceleration and deceleration curves. LED Support: This product does not require external resistors when connecting LED's. Incandescent Bulb Support: This decoder can be used with 12 Volt bulbs. Function Remapping: Buttons 0 through 12 may be used to control the lighting functions of this decoder. Programmable Lighting Effects: Choose from 20 separate user-programmable lighting effects! Dimmable Brightness: Configure multiple different brightness levels for your LED's or incandescent bulbs. Decoder Lock: Feature which prevents accidental/unwanted programming while activated. Airwire™ Compatible: Fully compatible with Airwire™ operation. User-Loadable Speed Tables: Configure custom speed curves and set speed limits. Specs Interface Type: Drop-In Dimensions (L x W x H): 2.85" x 0.682" x 0.138" or 72.39mm x 17.32mm x 3.51mm Scale: HO Scale Continuous/Peak: 1.0/2.0 Amp Total Functions: 4 Function Rating: 100 mA 12V Outputs: 4 LED Outputs: 4
$39.97
Producing sounds with the clarity and volume of a much larger speaker these 32mm (1.26″) speakers are perfect for tight installations that still require BIG sound. Dimensions: 1.26″ diameter x 0.2″ or 32mm diameter x 5.1mm Sound Pressure Level: 94 dB ± 3.0 dB at 0.8 , 1.0 , 1.2 , 1.5 KHz. Effective Frequency Band: 280 Hz. to 20,000 Hz. Power Rating: 0.5W (Typical) 0.8W (Peak) DC Impedance: 8 Ω ± 15 % at 1.0V 1,000 Hz.
$11.95
You haven’t heard WOWSound until you’ve heard it through our 28mm High Bass 4W WOWSpeaker! This speaker handles an unprecedented 4 watts of power, and showcases a mighty bass reflex that packs a big sonic punch. Welcome to the new standard for sound in model trains – pick one up today and prepare to be blown away! This speaker is 28mm (1.1″) diameter and 13.5mm (0.53″) thick which includes a rubberized mounting gasket. The mounting gasket allows for unrestricted movement of the cone, preventing distortion or physical damage! Note: Product listing is for 1x speaker. Additional images provided for clarity. Dimensions: 1.1″ diameter x 0.53″ or 28mm diameter x 13.5mm Sound Pressure Level: 84 ± 3.0 dB (A), at 0.63 V, 0.1 m, Average 500,1,000, 2,000, 4,000 (Hz ), at 25°C Effective Frequency Band: 250 Hz. to 20 kHz. Power Rating: 3W (Typical) 4W (Peak) DC Impedance: 4 Ω ; ± 15%, at 1,000 Hz., 1.0 V
$13.79
The WOW501 is a universal, 5 Amp sound decoder for large-scale locomotives. The WOW501 includes Keep Alive® on-board for stutter-free operation. Function 5 and 6 may be programmed to control a smoke unit with a coil and fan. By programming CV58 with a value of 9, the smoke unit will react to the chuff timing. CD-Quality Sound: TCS’ world-renowned CD-quality sound. 16 Bits of resolution at 44.1kHz sample rate. Keep-Alive®: Included on-board for smooth, stutter-free operation. Back EMF Load Compensation: Provides superior slow speed control and high performance under load. Quiet Drive: Super-quiet motor control for “buzz” free motor performance. DC Mode: Decoder will automatically detect DC power. You can also configure how your lighting effects function on DC. Variable Momentum: Allows you to make custom acceleration and deceleration curves. Incandescent Bulb Support: This decoder can be used with 12 Volt bulbs. Function Remapping: Buttons 0 through 12 may be used to control the lighting functions of this decoder. Programmable Lighting Effects: Choose from 20 separate user-programmable lighting effects! Dimmable Brightness: Configure multiple different brightness levels for your LED’s or incandescent bulbs. Decoder Lock: Feature which prevents accidental/unwanted programming while activated. Airwire™ Compatible: Fully compatible with Airwire™ operation. CAM: Use a positive voltage trigger to synchronize your chuff rate to your drivers’ rotation. Audio Assist®: TCS exclusive auditory feedback programming system. Program your decoder without the need to memorize CV’s! User-Loadable Speed Tables: Configure custom speed curves and set speed limits. Throttle Modes: Choose from multiple throttle modes to meet your operating needs. True Scale Sound: A unique WOWSound feature which uses TCS’ exclusive auto-adjusting BEMF technology to automatically change the intensity of the chuff. Prototype Mode also offers dynamic sound volumes which accurately model the real-life equivalent. Also includes pre-programmed acceleration and deceleration values. Specifications: Interface Type: Hard-WireDimensions (L x W x H): 3.004″ x 1.413″ x 0.551″ or 76.3mm x 35.9mm x 14mmScale: O Scale G Scale S ScaleContinuous/Peak: 5/10 AmpTotal Functions: 8Function Rating: 1A12V Outputs: 8Version: 4.6
$191.95
CD-Quality Sound: TCS’ world-renowned CD-quality sound. 16 Bits of resolution at 44.1kHz sample rate. Back EMF Load Compensation: Provides superior slow speed control and high performance under load. Quiet Drive: Super-quiet motor control for “buzz” free motor performance. Variable Momentum: Allows you to make custom acceleration and deceleration curves. Incandescent Bulb Support: This decoder can be used with 12 Volt bulbs. Function Remapping: Buttons 0 through 12 may be used to control the lighting functions of this decoder. Programmable Lighting Effects: Choose from 20 separate user-programmable lighting effects! Dimmable Brightness: Configure multiple different brightness levels for your LED’s or incandescent bulbs. Decoder Lock: Feature which prevents accidental/unwanted programming while activated. Airwire™ Compatible: Fully compatible with Airwire™ operation. Audio Assist®: TCS exclusive auditory feedback programming system. Program your decoder without the need to memorize CV’s! User-Loadable Speed Tables: Configure custom speed curves and set speed limits. Throttle Modes: Choose from multiple throttle modes to meet your operating needs. Proto Notch™: A WOWSound original feature which uses TCS’ exclusive auto-adjusting BEMF technology to automatically choose the active notch sound. Prototype Mode also offers dynamic sound volumes which accurately model the real-life equivalent. Also includes pre-programmed acceleration and deceleration values. Specs Interface Type: Hard-Wire, Direct-Plug (9-Pin JST) Dimensions (L x W x H): 1.35″ x 0.658″ x 0.22″ or 34.29mm x 16.72mm x 5.59mm Scale: HO Scale Continuous/Peak: 1.3/2.0 Amp Total Functions: 6 Function Rating: 100 mA 12V Outputs: 6 Speaker Selection This decoder is optimized for 8 Ω speakers (not included). This decoder uses and audio amplifier capable of supplying up to 2 Watts of power. A 1 Watt minimum power rating is recommended for use with this decoder. If you are using a speaker with less than 1 Watt power rating, you must reduce your volume to prevent speaker failure or amplifier stress. Speaker enclosures greatly increase speaker performance in most cases.
$105.49
The WOW101 is a universal sound decoder for locomotives with DCC-ready 9-pin plugs, or which cannot accommodate a motherboard or WOWKit. This decoder may be hard-wired or plugged directly into any locomotive with a 9-pin JST plug. The WOW101 is compatible with any T-Series harness, and also includes an auxiliary harness for attaching your speaker, CAM, Keep Alive®, and for the additional lighting functions (F3 and F4). The WOW101-KA-Steam decoder includes a KA3 Keep Alive® included on the auxiliary harness. CD-Quality Sound: TCS’ world-renowned CD-quality sound. 16 Bits of resolution at 44.1kHz sample rate. Keep-Alive®: Included on-board for smooth, stutter-free operation. Back EMF Load Compensation: Provides superior slow speed control and high performance under load. Quiet Drive: Super-quiet motor control for “buzz” free motor performance. DC Mode: Decoder will automatically detect DC power. You can also configure how your lighting effects function on DC. Variable Momentum: Allows you to make custom acceleration and deceleration curves. Incandescent Bulb Support: This decoder can be used with 12 Volt bulbs. Function Remapping: Buttons 0 through 12 may be used to control the lighting functions of this decoder. Programmable Lighting Effects: Choose from 20 separate user-programmable lighting effects! Dimmable Brightness: Configure multiple different brightness levels for your LED’s or incandescent bulbs. Decoder Lock: Feature which prevents accidental/unwanted programming while activated. Specs Dimensions (L x W x H): 1.35” x .66” x 0.22” or 34.29mm x 16.72mm x 5.59mm Scale: HO Scale Continuous/Peak: 1.3/2.0 Amp Total Functions: 6 Function Rating: 100 mA 12V Outputs: 6 Speaker Selection This decoder is optimized for 8 Ω speakers (not included). This decoder uses and audio amplifier capable of supplying up to 2 Watts of power. A 1 Watt minimum power rating is recommended for use with this decoder. If you are using a speaker with less than 1 Watt power rating, you must reduce your volume to prevent speaker failure or amplifier stress. Speaker enclosures greatly increase speaker performance in most cases.
$123.97
CD-Quality Sound: TCS’ world-renowned CD-quality sound. 16 Bits of resolution at 44.1kHz sample rate. Keep-Alive®: Included on-board for smooth, stutter-free operation. Back EMF Load Compensation: Provides superior slow speed control and high performance under load. Quiet Drive: Super-quiet motor control for “buzz” free motor performance. Variable Momentum: Allows you to make custom acceleration and deceleration curves. Incandescent Bulb Support: This decoder can be used with 12 Volt bulbs. Function Remapping: Buttons 0 through 12 may be used to control the lighting functions of this decoder. Programmable Lighting Effects: Choose from 20 separate user-programmable lighting effects! Dimmable Brightness: Configure multiple different brightness levels for your LED’s or incandescent bulbs. Decoder Lock: Feature which prevents accidental/unwanted programming while activated. Airwire™ Compatible: Fully compatible with Airwire™ operation. Audio Assist®: TCS exclusive auditory feedback programming system. Program your decoder without the need to memorize CV’s! User-Loadable Speed Tables: Configure custom speed curves and set speed limits. Throttle Modes: Choose from multiple throttle modes to meet your operating needs. Proto Notch™: A WOWSound original feature which uses TCS’ exclusive auto-adjusting BEMF technology to automatically choose the active notch sound. Prototype Mode also offers dynamic sound volumes which accurately model the real-life equivalent. Also includes pre-programmed acceleration and deceleration values. Specs Interface Type: Hard-Wire Dimensions (L x W x H): 3.004″ x 1.413″ x 0.551″ or 76.3mm x 35.9mm x 14mm Scale: G Scale, O Scale, S Scale Continuous/Peak: 5/10 Amp Total Functions: 8 Function Rating: 1A 12V Outputs: 8
$191.95
The WOW101 is a universal decoder for locomotives with DCC-ready 9-pin plugs, or locomotives which cannot accommodate a motherboard or WOWKit. This decoder may be hard-wired or plugged directly into any locomotive with a 9-pin JST plug. The WOW101 is compatible with any T-Series harness, and also includes an auxiliary harness for attaching your speaker, CAM, Keep Alive®, and for the additional lighting functions (F3 and F4). CD-Quality Sound: TCS’ world-renowned CD-quality sound. 16 Bits of resolution at 44.1kHz sample rate. Back EMF Load Compensation: Provides superior slow speed control and high performance under load. Quiet Drive: Super-quiet motor control for “buzz” free motor performance. DC Mode: Decoder will automatically detect DC power. You can also configure how your lighting effects function on DC. Variable Momentum: Allows you to make custom acceleration and deceleration curves. Incandescent Bulb Support: This decoder can be used with 12 Volt bulbs. Function Remapping: Buttons 0 through 12 may be used to control the lighting functions of this decoder. Programmable Lighting Effects: Choose from 20 separate user-programmable lighting effects! Dimmable Brightness: Configure multiple different brightness levels for your LED’s or incandescent bulbs. Decoder Lock: Feature which prevents accidental/unwanted programming while activated. Airwire™ Compatible: Fully compatible with Airwire™ operation. CAM: Use a positive voltage trigger to synchronize your chuff rate to your drivers’ rotation. Audio Assist®: TCS exclusive auditory feedback programming system. Program your decoder without the need to memorize CV’s! User-Loadable Speed Tables: Configure custom speed curves and set speed limits. Throttle Modes: Choose from multiple throttle modes to meet your operating needs. True Scale Sound: A unique WOWSound feature which uses TCS’ exclusive auto-adjusting BEMF technology to automatically change the intensity of the chuff. Prototype Mode also offers dynamic sound volumes which accurately model the real-life equivalent. Also includes pre-programmed acceleration and deceleration values. Specs Interface Type: Hard-Wire, Direct-Plug (9-Pin JST) Dimensions (L x W x H): 1.35” x .66” x 0.22” or 34.29mm x 16.72mm x 5.59mm Scale: HO Scale Continuous/Peak: 1.3/2.0 Amp Total Functions: 6 Function Rating: 100 mA 12V Outputs: 6 Speaker Selection This decoder is optimized for 8 Ω speakers (not included). This decoder uses and audio amplifier capable of supplying up to 2 Watts of power. A 1 Watt minimum power rating is recommended for use with this decoder. If you are using a speaker with less than 1 Watt power rating, you must reduce your volume to prevent speaker failure or amplifier stress. Speaker enclosures greatly increase speaker performance in most cases.
$105.55
CD-Quality Sound: TCS’ world-renowned CD-quality sound. 16 Bits of resolution at 44.1kHz sample rate. Back EMF Load Compensation: Provides superior slow speed control and high performance under load. Quiet Drive: Super-quiet motor control for “buzz” free motor performance. Variable Momentum: Allows you to make custom acceleration and deceleration curves. Incandescent Bulb Support: This decoder can be used with 12 Volt bulbs. Function Remapping: Buttons 0 through 12 may be used to control the lighting functions of this decoder. Programmable Lighting Effects: Choose from 20 separate user-programmable lighting effects! Dimmable Brightness: Configure multiple different brightness levels for your LED’s or incandescent bulbs. Decoder Lock: Feature which prevents accidental/unwanted programming while activated. Airwire™ Compatible: Fully compatible with Airwire™ operation. Audio Assist®: TCS exclusive auditory feedback programming system. Program your decoder without the need to memorize CV’s! User-Loadable Speed Tables: Configure custom speed curves and set speed limits. Throttle Modes: Choose from multiple throttle modes to meet your operating needs. Proto Notch™: A WOWSound original feature which uses TCS’ exclusive auto-adjusting BEMF technology to automatically choose the active notch sound. Prototype Mode also offers dynamic sound volumes which accurately model the real-life equivalent. Also includes pre-programmed acceleration and deceleration values. Specs Interface Type: Direct-Plug (21-Pin MTC) Dimensions (L x W x H): 1.28″ x 0.689″ x 0.22″ or 32.5mm x 17.5mm x 5.6mm Scale: HO Scale Continuous/Peak: 1.3/2.0 Amp Total Functions: 8 Function Rating: 100 mA 12V Outputs: 8 Speaker Selection This decoder is optimized for 8 Ω speakers (not included). This decoder uses and audio amplifier capable of supplying up to 2 Watts of power. A 1 Watt minimum power rating is recommended for use with this decoder. If you are using a speaker with less than 1 Watt power rating, you must reduce your volume to prevent speaker failure or amplifier stress. Speaker enclosures greatly increase speaker performance in most cases.
$95.95
This 25mm x 14mm speaker is a tough little beast capable of accepting 2W of audio and still producing a clear and accurate sound. The military spec. rating of these speakers means they are dust proof and IPX5 certified water proof. Truly an impressive speaker in a package small enough for most steam installs and the more dedicated diesel installs. Dimensions: 0.98″ x 0.55″ x 0.3″ or 25mm x 14mm x 7.5mm Sound Pressure Level: 81 dB ± 3.0 dB at 1W, .5m, 1.5 KHz. Effective Frequency Band: 400 Hz. to 20,000 Hz. Power Rating: 2W (Typical) 2.5W (Peak) DC Impedance: 8 Ω ± 15 % at 1.0V 900 Hz.
$11.95
WOWKits provide everything needed for a complete sound installation. This WOWKit includes: A WOWSound decoder TCS motherboard with on-board Keep Alive® Speaker with speaker wire and enclosure. Each WOWKit has been engineered for a perfect fit in your locomotive. Even if you are new to DCC or DCC installations, you can achieve Easy, Clean, Professional results using WOWKits. WOWKits make sound installation as simple and all-inclusive as possible. The TCS website features step-by-step installation pictures and instructions for each WOWKit. Includes GEN-MB1 Motherboard WOW121-Diesel Decoder UNIV-SH1-C Speaker Kit Locomotive Compatibility Athearn Genesis EMD F2AAthearn Genesis EMD F3AAthearn Genesis EMD F3BAthearn Genesis EMD F7AAthearn EMD F9Athearn EMD F45Athearn EMD FP7Athearn EMD FP45Athearn EMD SD45Athearn EMD SD45-2Athearn EMD SD70iAthearn Genesis EMD SD70MAthearn Genesis EMD SD70M Version 2Athearn Genesis EMD SD70MACAthearn Genesis EMD SD70M-2Athearn Genesis EMD SD75MAthearn EMD SD75i
$107.95
This function-only decoder is designed for any scale where extra lighting features and functions are needed. These decoders are commonly used for smoke coils, fireboxes, or step lights. Note: FL-series decoders do not provide motor control. A separate decoder must be used for motor function. Function Only: This decoder only has function control for lighting, and does not provide sound or motor control. DC Mode: Decoder will automatically detect DC power. You can also configure how your lighting effects function on DC. Incandescent Bulb Support: This decoder can be used with 12 Volt bulbs. Function Remapping: Buttons 0 through 12 may be used to control the lighting functions of this decoder. Programmable Lighting Effects: Choose from 20 separate user-programmable lighting effects! Dimmable Brightness: Configure multiple different brightness levels for your LED's or incandescent bulbs. Decoder Lock: Feature which prevents accidental/unwanted programming while activated. Airwire™ Compatible: Fully compatible with Airwire™ operation. Dimensions: 0.558" x 0.357" x 0.12" or 14.17mm x 9.06mm x 3.06mm Interface Type: Hard-Wire Scale: O Scale, HO Scale, G Scale, N Scale Continuous/Peak: 1.0/2.0 Amp Total Functions: 4 Function Rating: 200 mA 12V Outputs: 4
$25.55
