What decoder comes in the current release Atlas GP40's?

[riogrande]

I was looking at the recent run of Atlas GP40's and I looked and looked and could not find any reference to who supplies the DCC/Sound decoders for the current run of Atlas GP40's. It's like the didn't seem to list the brand. Is it life or Memorex. I think I remember Atlas has switched to ESU Loksound decoders, perhaps OEM. But heck if I can find any reference to the manufacturer! Is it a big secret or am I just missing it? All the features are listed but nary a mention of Soundtrax, ESU or whatever.

[cera2254]

I assume everything now from Atlas is equipped with ESU.

[cemr5396]

Loksound 5

[locochris]

My Atlas SD24, U28C, and C-424 all had LokSound 5 so it seems like that's the standard with Atlas now.

[riogrande]

That's what I figured but it seems odd they did name the maker

[locochris]

I also noticed that Atlas still markets having an 8-pin plug for silver series when they have been 21-pin for a long time.

[jonklein611]

My guess it's a copy paste from the old listing:

archive.atlasrr.com/HOLoco/arc-hogp3840.htm

It should have a LokSound Select Dual-Mode installed.

[locochris]

Aug 7, 2023 6:03:34 GMT -8 jonklein611 said:

My guess it's a copy paste from the old listing:

archive.atlasrr.com/HOLoco/arc-hogp3840.htm

It should have a LokSound Select Dual-Mode installed.

What's the difference between a LokSound Select Dual-Mode and LokSound 5? I can't find LokSound Select anywhere on ESU's website.

[nsc39d8]

The Loksound Select has been discontinued before the introduction of the Loksound 4. The Loksound 5 is the current version, make sure if you purchase a Loksound 5 that it is the DCC version as it has the NMRA standard for speed curves not found in the DCC/Multi protocol decoders. The multi protocol decoders use the European multiplier for speed curves and not the multiplier used by other manufacturers like Digitrax, TCS and NCE.

[jonklein611]

Aug 7, 2023 11:11:29 GMT -8 locochris said:

Aug 7, 2023 6:03:34 GMT -8 jonklein611 said:

My guess it's a copy paste from the old listing:

archive.atlasrr.com/HOLoco/arc-hogp3840.htm

It should have a LokSound Select Dual-Mode installed.

What's the difference between a LokSound Select Dual-Mode and LokSound 5? I can't find LokSound Select anywhere on ESU's website.

I misspoke, the older Atlas runs came with the select direct (info below) which was a more basic decoder. The equivalent in LokSound 5 is the LokSound 5 DCC Direct (https://www.esu.eu/en/products/loksound/loksound-5-dcc-direct/)

Loksound Select info:

www.esu.eu/en/downloads/sounds/loksound-select/loksound-select-usa/

The LokSound Select does not offer the possibility to create your own sounds made from your own recordings. The idea behind the LokSound Select is to make sound installation easier. Instead of playing around with making your own sound adjustments, you can select the LokSound Select's prime mover sound, horn and whistle and bell by just adjusting one (!) single CV. Have a look on the user's manual to find more information.

www.esu.eu/en/downloads/instruction-manuals/digital-decoders/

Easy Drop in Design! (Motor mounts built in for Athearn, Atlas, Bowser & Intermountain

Uses 4, 8 or 16 Ohm Speakers

Six Output Functions with 250mA per output! Plus LED compensation mode!

Best Motor Control on the market!

Programmable with ALL Future and currently available LokSound Select sound profiles*

Suitable for use with any DCC system or DC

Decoder with BEMF (Back Electro Motive Force, aka Load Compensation)

16 Horns or Whistles, up to 4 Prime Movers, Multiple Bells. No Programmers or Boosters needed*


*) In order to replace a Sound Profile a LokProgrammer is needed. The LokProgrammer is not required to select the pre-loaded Prime Movers. This can be achieved by changing CV 48 with any DCC command station.

**) Please see the download section for the LokSound Selects on our ESU Website for more specific info on each soundfile. Info listed will include specific horns, function mapping, and volume controls for each file as some sounds may be different from one file to the next depending on the prototype.
Soundfile bulletins can be download here: www.esu.eu/en/downloads/sounds/loksound-select/loksound-select-usa/