This completes the dream, "every boy wants to be a train driver". Nice work!! Now all you need is in cab cameras, an engineer's seat and a room to house some monitors.
The Control Stand Throttle is literally built around an NCE Cab04P controller, and has the same capabilities and limitations as an unmodified Cab04P. It has no keys for "Consisting", (MU-ing), locomotives.
There is no "how to", but there are notes and photos on the NCE-DCC Yahoo group. Look in the Public Files section for "Bill of Materials for Control Stand Throttle". There are two worksheets. One lists the components and the other has rough notes on how I put them together. The pics are in the Photos section.
Would it be safe to presume that if you modeled a railroad that equipped their locomotives with extra lighting (I.E. SP, DRGW, et-al) that an extra switch could be mounted just for those functions?
This is just awesome. You need to either go into production making these mass scale, or at least share with us a parts list and a few "how to" videos so we can duplicate your work..
This truly is EPIC, and would definitely advance the hobby yet one more notch towards realism.
Batman, I know the topic is on your locomotive (excellent sound) but Wow! Your throttle is incredible! That is A+. I wish that the DCC companies would build something like it! Do you build and sell these? If not, have you considered creating a you tube vid or posting a thread on the Model Railroader or Atlas forum with directions on how to build it. IMHO, it would be very well received.
That's real cool, I have a friend who has a actual EMD control stand I'm trying to shake from him to do just what you have done. Great job! Check out my account @scott4152 and see my radiator cooling fans in my MTH ACe.
I am very impressed! I have two Tsunami 645's coming and I wanted to check them out here. I had no idea a switcher could reproduce all the sounds of real switching as you've implemented them here. A lot of sound coming from an old loco, great job!
@EMDSD14R Yes, it is a 20-year old Athearn SW1500 that was repowered with a Sagami motor, about 35mm x 18mm, with a flywheel on one end. I used a hacksaw and file to remove the center of the fuel tank casting so that a SoundTraxx Edgeport speaker, (no longer available), could be epoxied to the bottom of the frame, and the motor mounted on top of the speaker.
Fantastic sound on the loco , but I think the real star of the show is the control stand ; I also like that the locomotive responds just nicely to the control stand actions. Any futher info or a how-to on how to construct one of those would be most appreciated.
The controller is literally built around an NCE Cab04P DCC throttle, adding momentary switches wired in parallel with the Cab04P's push buttons. A new potentiometer with a handle replaces the original pot. There are some photos on the NCE-DCC newsgroup or e-mail me @ turnersb@msn.com.
Dear Batman, you look like you are having to hit the brake _after_ changing direction. Why is this? Is there some form of "brake toggle on/off" function in play?
Love the concept, great sound, and love the throttle mod. (Just gotta work out how to build the 8-notch throttle mech... :-) ).
@profklyzlr: You're correct. The brake is a toggled function on Tsunami decoders. The first activation of the control applies the brake, the next activation of the same control releases the brake. It would be more realistic if applying the brake and releasing the brake were different functions, but at least the brake overrides the throttle. As with a real locomotive, if the brake is not released, the locomotive won't move when the throttle is advanced.
@cthart : The switch stands are built from scratch. They're called "Slansers", after Joe Slanser, who wrote an article on how to build them, in a 1973 NMRA Bulletin.
Which motor did you use to re-power it? I have the exact BN switcher, & I am in the process of re-powering it, and 3 other locos with the Proto Power West A line motors.
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This is a very "witty" video. =p
zacherycote49 1 week ago
This completes the dream, "every boy wants to be a train driver". Nice work!! Now all you need is in cab cameras, an engineer's seat and a room to house some monitors.
DCCSound 3 months ago
LOL this is by far the coolest thing I've seen! I wish i had this
sicilian12345 4 months ago
The Control Stand Throttle is literally built around an NCE Cab04P controller, and has the same capabilities and limitations as an unmodified Cab04P. It has no keys for "Consisting", (MU-ing), locomotives.
nwbatman2222 5 months ago
are you able to MU locomotives with the controller?
darkhound891 5 months ago
There is no "how to", but there are notes and photos on the NCE-DCC Yahoo group. Look in the Public Files section for "Bill of Materials for Control Stand Throttle". There are two worksheets. One lists the components and the other has rough notes on how I put them together. The pics are in the Photos section.
nwbatman2222 6 months ago
Do you have the "how to" to buld this Control Stand throttle ???
matrod05 6 months ago
Hi NWbatman,
Your "Manual Notchting" is "PERFECT !!!! .
Could you give me the "CV's Values" that you used, i'll try in my Tsunami 645 non-turbo .
matrod05 6 months ago
Amazing everything! I want one!
LambingFlat 7 months ago
Jaw-dropping video. The control stand you've created is amazing! you could make a lot of money if you mass-produced these things!
ronthecyborg 8 months ago
Would it be safe to presume that if you modeled a railroad that equipped their locomotives with extra lighting (I.E. SP, DRGW, et-al) that an extra switch could be mounted just for those functions?
This is just awesome. You need to either go into production making these mass scale, or at least share with us a parts list and a few "how to" videos so we can duplicate your work..
This truly is EPIC, and would definitely advance the hobby yet one more notch towards realism.
J......
jdouglasfisher 10 months ago
I can't stop watching this! I too much like the real thing.
csx5400 10 months ago
Bro, I don't know if you're a real railroader but you're setup your model and the throttle to run like the real deal! Damn good job!
csx5400 11 months ago
Batman, I know the topic is on your locomotive (excellent sound) but Wow! Your throttle is incredible! That is A+. I wish that the DCC companies would build something like it! Do you build and sell these? If not, have you considered creating a you tube vid or posting a thread on the Model Railroader or Atlas forum with directions on how to build it. IMHO, it would be very well received.
ACLTony 1 year ago
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I like those manual switch throws?I like them alot,I will need those on my switching layout.Who makes them?
miachevydude 1 year ago
I like those manual switch throws?I like them alot,I will need those on my switching layout.
miachevydude 1 year ago
Can you put a link on my page on how that is made. Also can it be made to work on Digitraxx.
LycoValleyRRFan 1 year ago
That's real cool, I have a friend who has a actual EMD control stand I'm trying to shake from him to do just what you have done. Great job! Check out my account @scott4152 and see my radiator cooling fans in my MTH ACe.
scott4152 1 year ago
I am very impressed! I have two Tsunami 645's coming and I wanted to check them out here. I had no idea a switcher could reproduce all the sounds of real switching as you've implemented them here. A lot of sound coming from an old loco, great job!
cascadediv 1 year ago
Alors bravo. On frise la perfection avec ce système.
Peux tu m'indiquer le principe de fonctionnement?
Cordialement.
Philippe.
dnrphil 1 year ago
wow thts sweet!!!..is tht an athearn SW 1500?..and how did u do the mod's to it for the speaker/motor?..cool vid..keep up the aswome work!!!
EMDSD14R 1 year ago
@EMDSD14R Yes, it is a 20-year old Athearn SW1500 that was repowered with a Sagami motor, about 35mm x 18mm, with a flywheel on one end. I used a hacksaw and file to remove the center of the fuel tank casting so that a SoundTraxx Edgeport speaker, (no longer available), could be epoxied to the bottom of the frame, and the motor mounted on top of the speaker.
nwbatman2222 1 year ago
Your Tsunami 645 non turbo sound's like a 567 !?
sarsouelle 1 year ago
Extra !!! Very nice job !!! The engine is top ans control very very good !
You drive your HO almost like a real engine !
sarsouelle 1 year ago
Fantastic sound on the loco , but I think the real star of the show is the control stand ; I also like that the locomotive responds just nicely to the control stand actions. Any futher info or a how-to on how to construct one of those would be most appreciated.
supaned 1 year ago
The controller is literally built around an NCE Cab04P DCC throttle, adding momentary switches wired in parallel with the Cab04P's push buttons. A new potentiometer with a handle replaces the original pot. There are some photos on the NCE-DCC newsgroup or e-mail me @ turnersb@msn.com.
nwbatman2222 1 year ago
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supaned 1 year ago
Dear Batman, you look like you are having to hit the brake _after_ changing direction. Why is this? Is there some form of "brake toggle on/off" function in play?
Love the concept, great sound, and love the throttle mod. (Just gotta work out how to build the 8-notch throttle mech... :-) ).
profklyzlr 1 year ago
@profklyzlr: You're correct. The brake is a toggled function on Tsunami decoders. The first activation of the control applies the brake, the next activation of the same control releases the brake. It would be more realistic if applying the brake and releasing the brake were different functions, but at least the brake overrides the throttle. As with a real locomotive, if the brake is not released, the locomotive won't move when the throttle is advanced.
A 30-tooth gear provides the notches.
nwbatman2222 1 year ago
Which switch stands are you using?
cthart 1 year ago
@cthart : The switch stands are built from scratch. They're called "Slansers", after Joe Slanser, who wrote an article on how to build them, in a 1973 NMRA Bulletin.
nwbatman2222 1 year ago
The SW1500 was repowered with a Sagami motor, about 35mm x 18mm, with a flywheel on one end.
nwbatman2222 1 year ago
Which motor did you use to re-power it? I have the exact BN switcher, & I am in the process of re-powering it, and 3 other locos with the Proto Power West A line motors.
RichmanJ93 1 year ago
Very impressive, has the look and feel of the real controls. Very Cool!
cp6027 1 year ago
Well now,ain't that the coolest thing since sliced cheese.Very nice work.Like your switch stands.
horailfan 1 year ago