{"product_id":"soundtraxx-829100-tsunami-soundcar-digital-sound-decoder","title":"SoundTraxx 829100 | Tsunami SoundCar Digital Sound Decoder","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSoundTraxx 829100\u003c\/strong\u003e is the \u003cstrong\u003eTsunami SoundCar\u003c\/strong\u003e — a 16-bit digital sound decoder built for \u003cstrong\u003erolling stock rather than locomotives\u003c\/strong\u003e. It has no motor drive at all; it exists to give your cabooses, passenger cars, reefers and stock cars their own sound and lighting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause the sound comes from the train instead of the engine, you get running sound that moves down the consist: clickety-clack over the rail joints, flange squeal on curves, brake cylinders and coupler clank. SoundTraxx suggests roughly one SoundCar per third or fourth car rather than one in every car.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"sectionTitle\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e11 air horns and whistles:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nathan K5LA, K5LA Amtrak, K3L, K3LA and P3; Wabco AA2 and E2; Leslie S2B; Hancock air whistle; and two caboose whistles for shoving-platform work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e5 bells:\u003c\/strong\u003e modern cast, bronze cast, cast, electronic and gong\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClickety-clack\u003c\/strong\u003e configurable for 2-, 4- and 6-axle cars, plus flat spots, flange squeal and brake squeal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFull brake system:\u003c\/strong\u003e independent and train brakes, brake cylinders, retainer bleed-off, train line charge, hand brake tie-down and untie, and an emergency “big hole” valve on E-stop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCouplers:\u003c\/strong\u003e clank, pin drop and release with glad-hand separation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenerators\u003c\/strong\u003e that behave correctly per car type — intermittent for a reefer, constant for a passenger car\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBeastBanter livestock:\u003c\/strong\u003e cattle or sheep, with a “spook the livestock” function for stock cars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e4 lighting outputs\u003c\/strong\u003e with Hyperlight effects including FRED, firebox and stove flicker, and interior\/exterior lighting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCurrentKeeper ready\u003c\/strong\u003e — quick-plug socket for the SoundTraxx 810140 CurrentKeeper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"sectionTitle\"\u003eMore Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n\u003ctable cellpadding=\"8\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"45%\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItem Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"55%\"\u003eSoundTraxx 829100\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTsunami SoundCar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt For:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRolling stock — cabooses, passenger cars, cab cars, reefers, stock cars\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eN through G scale\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecoder Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e47 x 14 x 8.5mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConnection:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUniversal-style board with bare, NMRA colour-coded wires\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMotor Drive:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone — this decoder does not drive a motor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCurrent Draw:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15 – 25mA at 14V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFunction Outputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 (100mA each)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAudio Amplifier:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8-Ohm speaker required (not included)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSound Resolution:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16-bit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eF0 – F12\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShop the full \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakystrains.com\/collections\/soundtraxx\"\u003eSoundTraxx range\u003c\/a\u003e, compare every \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakystrains.com\/collections\/dcc-decoders\"\u003eDCC decoder\u003c\/a\u003e we stock, browse \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakystrains.com\/collections\/dcc-speakers\"\u003eDCC speakers\u003c\/a\u003e, or find install parts in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakystrains.com\/collections\/dcc-wiring\"\u003eDCC wiring\u003c\/a\u003e. Add a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakystrains.com\/products\/soundtraxx-810140-currentkeeper-multi-scale\"\u003eSoundTraxx 810140 CurrentKeeper\u003c\/a\u003e to keep sound alive over dirty track.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"sectionTitle\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this go in a locomotive?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. The SoundCar has no motor drive — it is made for the cars behind the engine. Put a Tsunami2, Blunami or Econami in the locomotive and a SoundCar in the train.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need one in every car?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. SoundTraxx recommends about one per third or fourth car. The effect is a train that sounds alive along its length, not a row of identical speakers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich cars is it for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAll rolling stock. Cabooses, passenger and cab cars, reefers and stock cars. The generator behaves differently by car type and the clickety-clack is set by axle count, so it can be tuned per car.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it a Tsunami2?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. It is the \u003cstrong\u003eTsunami\u003c\/strong\u003e SoundCar — 16-bit sound, but its own product built for rolling stock, not a Tsunami2 variant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs a speaker included?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Use any 8-ohm speaker that fits the car.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SoundTraxx","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":35346955894945,"sku":"STX-829100","price":51.16,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0443\/5968\/0161\/files\/SoundTraxx_829100_Tsunami_SoundCar_Digital_Sound_Decoder_-_Squeaky_s_Trains-4054240.jpg?v=1749634308","url":"https:\/\/squeakystrains.com\/products\/soundtraxx-829100-tsunami-soundcar-digital-sound-decoder","provider":"Squeaky's Trains \u0026 Things","version":"1.0","type":"link"}