PIKO GE 25-Ton Diesel - G - Revision history

JosephR at 16:39, 24 September 2026

2026-09-24T16:39:29Z

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	*Check that the power switch is flipped in the "on" position. Be aware that the power switch has two "off" positions and only one "on" position.		*Check that the power switch is flipped in the "on" position. Be aware that the power switch has two "off" positions and only one "on" position.

	===== If the radio control is acting erratic or the playable horn is no longer playable: = =====		===== If the radio control is acting erratic or the playable horn is no longer playable: =====
	*Replace the CR2025 battery in the pocket remote.		*Replace the CR2025 battery in the pocket remote.
	*The CR2025 battery in the pocket remote is low if the the red light blinks instead of staying on solid when a button is held.		*The CR2025 battery in the pocket remote is low if the the red light blinks instead of staying on solid when a button is held.
	*Make sure the 'AAA' batteries are fully charged. We have found that using 1100mAh NiMH rechargeable batteries gives superior performance compared with standard alkaline batteries.		*Make sure the 'AAA' batteries are fully charged. We have found that using 1100mAh NiMH rechargeable batteries gives superior performance compared with standard alkaline batteries.

	===== Cab light is on but the locomotive does not make sound. =====		===== Cab light is on but the locomotive does not make sound: =====
	*After several minutes of inactivity, the locomotive will play the shutdown sequence and turn the sound off. Any input, including horn, bell, direction, or volume will wake the locomotive.		*After several minutes of inactivity, the locomotive will play the shutdown sequence and turn the sound off. Any input, including horn, bell, direction, or volume will wake the locomotive.
	*Make sure the decoder is "unmuted" using the volume stepper button inside the cab		*Make sure the decoder is "unmuted" using the volume stepper button inside the cab

JosephR at 16:32, 22 September 2026

2026-09-22T16:32:08Z

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	*Motor is completely isolated from track power		*Motor is completely isolated from track power

	=== R/C operation ===		==== R/C operation ====
	The power switch for the locomotive is located under the left side of the cab floor. When turned on, the locomotive will ignite the prime mover and the lights will come on. Pressing the "up" or "down" arrows on the remote will cause the locomotive to move in the requested direction. Further presses, or holding the button will cause a more rapid speed change. The "I" will toggle the bell on or off. The "II" button activates the playable horn. Pressing both directional arrows at once will activate the emergency stop.		The power switch for the locomotive is located under the left side of the cab floor. When turned on, the locomotive will ignite the prime mover and the lights will come on. Pressing the "up" or "down" arrows on the remote will cause the locomotive to move in the requested direction. Further presses, or holding the button will cause a more rapid speed change. The "I" will toggle the bell on or off. The "II" button activates the playable horn. Pressing both directional arrows at once will activate the emergency stop.

	~~=== New Sound Features ===~~

	==== Continuous Throttle Mode ====		==== Continuous Throttle Mode ====

JosephR: /* Overview */

2026-09-22T16:31:17Z

Overview

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	==Overview==		==Overview==
	PIKO's new battery R/C sound-equipped GE 25-Ton locomotive uses original design documentation and authentic sound files recorded from the prototype. This model includes a custom TCS WOWSound® decoder with factory-preset configuration which includes sounds for horn, bell, prime mover~~, air compressor~~, brake release, and brake application.		PIKO's new battery R/C sound-equipped GE 25-Ton locomotive uses original design documentation and authentic sound files recorded from the prototype. This model includes a custom TCS WOWSound® decoder with factory-preset configuration which includes sounds for horn, bell, prime mover, brake release, and brake application.

	Loaded with prototypical features, the GE 25-Ton locomotive from PIKO brings all the sights and sounds of GE's iconic rumble to your layout.		Loaded with prototypical features, the GE 25-Ton locomotive from PIKO brings all the sights and sounds of GE's iconic rumble to your layout.

JosephR: /* Troubleshooting */

2026-09-22T16:30:37Z

Troubleshooting

JosephR: /* If the locomotive is unresponsive and the cab light is off: */

2026-09-22T16:29:53Z

If the locomotive is unresponsive and the cab light is off:

JosephR at 16:29, 22 September 2026

2026-09-22T16:29:07Z

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	== Troubleshooting ==		== Troubleshooting ==
	If you are experiencing issues with your {{PAGENAME}}, the following troubleshooting tips may help. If not, PIKO technical support can be contacted with the information below.		If you are experiencing issues with your {{PAGENAME}}, the following troubleshooting tips may help. If not, PIKO technical support can be contacted with the information below.
	*If the locomotive is unresponsive and the cab light is off:
			=== If the locomotive is unresponsive and the cab light is off: ===
	**Make sure the 'AAA' batteries are fully charged		**Make sure the 'AAA' batteries are fully charged
	**Check that the power switch is flipped in the "on" position. Be aware that the power switch has two "off" positions and only one "on" position.		**Check that the power switch is flipped in the "on" position. Be aware that the power switch has two "off" positions and only one "on" position.
	*If the radio control is acting erratic or the playable horn is no longer playable:		*If the radio control is acting erratic or the playable horn is no longer playable:
	**Replace the CR2025 battery in the pocket remote.		**Replace the CR2025 battery in the pocket remote.
	**The CR2025 battery in the pocket remote is low if the the red light blinks instead of staying on solid when a button is held.		**The CR2025 battery in the pocket remote is low if the the red light blinks instead of staying on solid when a button is held.
	**Make sure the 'AAA' batteries are fully charged. We have found that using 1100mAh NiMH rechargeable batteries gives superior performance compared with standard alkaline batteries.		**Make sure the 'AAA' batteries are fully charged. We have found that using 1100mAh NiMH rechargeable batteries gives superior performance compared with standard alkaline batteries.
	*Cab light is on but the locomotive does not make sound.		*Cab light is on but the locomotive does not make sound.
	**After several minutes of inactivity, the locomotive will play the shutdown sequence and turn the sound off. Any input, including horn, bell, direction, or volume will wake the locomotive.		**After several minutes of inactivity, the locomotive will play the shutdown sequence and turn the sound off. Any input, including horn, bell, direction, or volume will wake the locomotive.

JosephR at 16:28, 22 September 2026

2026-09-22T16:28:23Z

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	== Demonstration ==		== Demonstration ==
	<embedvideo service="youtube">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=piqFO3_Vj60</embedvideo>		<embedvideo service="youtube">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=piqFO3_Vj60</embedvideo>

JosephR at 16:27, 22 September 2026

2026-09-22T16:27:50Z

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JosephR at 16:26, 22 September 2026

2026-09-22T16:26:34Z

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	~~Template:Button_Mapping~~{{Random Mapping		{{Random Mapping
	\|random sound 1=None		\|random sound 1=None
	\|random sound 2=GE 25 Ton Air Spitter		\|random sound 2=GE 25 Ton Air Spitter

JosephR at 16:02, 22 September 2026

2026-09-22T16:02:37Z

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	If you are experiencing issues with your {{PAGENAME}}, the following troubleshooting tips may help. If not, PIKO technical support can be contacted with the information below.		If you are experiencing issues with your {{PAGENAME}}, the following troubleshooting tips may help. If not, PIKO technical support can be contacted with the information below.

	== If the locomotive is unresponsive and the cab light is off: ==		===== If the locomotive is unresponsive and the cab light is off: =====
	*Make sure the 'AAA' batteries are fully charged		*Make sure the 'AAA' batteries are fully charged
	*Check that the power switch is flipped in the "on" position. Be aware that the power switch has two "off" positions and only one "on" position.		*Check that the power switch is flipped in the "on" position. Be aware that the power switch has two "off" positions and only one "on" position.
	== If the radio control is acting erratic or the playable horn is no longer playable: ===
			===== If the radio control is acting erratic or the playable horn is no longer playable: = =====
	*Replace the CR2025 battery in the pocket remote.		*Replace the CR2025 battery in the pocket remote.
	*The CR2025 battery in the pocket remote is low if the the red light blinks instead of staying on solid when a button is held.		*The CR2025 battery in the pocket remote is low if the the red light blinks instead of staying on solid when a button is held.
	*Make sure the 'AAA' batteries are fully charged. We have found that using 1100mAh NiMH rechargeable batteries gives superior performance compared with standard alkaline batteries.		*Make sure the 'AAA' batteries are fully charged. We have found that using 1100mAh NiMH rechargeable batteries gives superior performance compared with standard alkaline batteries.
	== Cab light is on but the locomotive does not make sound. ==
			===== Cab light is on but the locomotive does not make sound. =====
	*After several minutes of inactivity, the locomotive will play the shutdown sequence and turn the sound off. Any input, including horn, bell, direction, or volume will wake the locomotive.		*After several minutes of inactivity, the locomotive will play the shutdown sequence and turn the sound off. Any input, including horn, bell, direction, or volume will wake the locomotive.
	*Make sure the decoder is "unmuted" using the volume stepper button inside the cab		*Make sure the decoder is "unmuted" using the volume stepper button inside the cab