PIKO Tri-Mode Mogul - G - Revision history

JosephR at 14:57, 25 September 2026

2026-09-25T14:57:38Z

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	*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 'AA' batteries are fully charged. 2800mAh NiMH rechargeable batteries give superior performance compared with standard alkaline batteries. An 18.5V 3400 milliamp-hour rechargeable lithium battery pack will give even better performance than the 'AA" rechargeables.		*Make sure the 'AA' batteries are fully charged. 2800mAh NiMH rechargeable batteries give superior performance compared with standard alkaline batteries. An 18.5V 3400 milliamp-hour rechargeable lithium battery pack will give even better performance than the 'AA" rechargeables.
			*Make sure that the voltage selection switch on the PIKO R/C receiver board is set to position two (2).

	===== Head light is on but the locomotive does not make sound: =====		===== Head light is on but the locomotive does not make sound: =====

BobbyL: /* R/C operation */

2026-09-25T14:40:03Z

R/C operation

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	=== R/C operation ===		=== R/C operation ===

	For easy battery R/C operation, insert (10) AA rechargeable cells (not included) into the battery clip under the fuel load in the tender. Ensure that the switch below the battery clip is set to "battery." When operating in R/C mode, idling sounds and lights will come on as soon as the switch is set to "battery." Pressing the "up" or "down" arrows on the included PIKO pocket 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" button will toggle the bell on or off. The "II" button activates the playable whistle. Pressing both directional arrows at once will activate the emergency stop. For best performance, we suggesting using a 18.5V 3400 milliamp-hour rechargeable lithium battery pack, which is available from various ~~G-Scale~~ retailers pre-wired with a compatible "JST" style connector.		For easy battery R/C operation, insert (10) AA rechargeable cells (not included) into the battery clip under the fuel load in the tender. Ensure that the switch below the battery clip is set to "battery." When operating in R/C mode, idling sounds and lights will come on as soon as the switch is set to "battery." Pressing the "up" or "down" arrows on the included PIKO pocket 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" button will toggle the bell on or off. The "II" button activates the playable whistle. Pressing both directional arrows at once will activate the emergency stop. For best performance, we suggesting using a 18.5V 3400 milliamp-hour rechargeable lithium battery pack, which is available from various large scale retailers pre-wired with a compatible "JST" style connector.

	==== Pushbutton Volume Stepper ====		==== Pushbutton Volume Stepper ====

BobbyL: /* Momentum Function */

2026-09-25T14:37:54Z

Momentum Function

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	==== Momentum Function ====		==== Momentum Function ====
	The momentum function is a quick and easy way to change the momentum of the decoder. There are two modes present, which are toggled with every press of the momentum function (F9 on PAGENAME) "Switching Momentum" and "Mainline momentum." When the Momentum button is pressed the decoder will announce what momentum mode it is in. Please see [[Diesel Version 5:Momentum Function]] for more information on the momentum feature.		The momentum function is a quick and easy way to change the momentum of the decoder. There are two modes present, which are toggled with every press of the momentum function (F9 on {{PAGENAME}}) "Switching Momentum" and "Mainline momentum." When the Momentum button is pressed the decoder will announce what momentum mode it is in. Please see [[Diesel Version 5:Momentum Function]] for more information on the momentum feature.

	=== R/C operation ===		=== R/C operation ===

JosephR: /* Specific Features */

2026-09-24T21:47:18Z

Specific Features

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	*TCS true CD-quality audio (16-bit, 44,100Hz)		*TCS true CD-quality audio (16-bit, 44,100Hz)
	*Authentic and prototypical sounds		*Authentic and prototypical sounds
	*~~Over 70 whistle~~ and ~~65 bell options~~		*13 chuff sets, 79 whistles and 66 bells; easily selectable with [[Diesel Version 5:Audio Assist®\|Audio Assist®]]
	*On-board [[Support - Keep Alive®\|Keep-Alive®]] device that keeps your engine running during power interruptions due to dirty track or loss of electrical contact		*On-board [[Support - Keep Alive®\|Keep-Alive®]] device that keeps your engine running during power interruptions due to dirty track or loss of electrical contact
	*Directional headlights enabled by default		*Directional headlights enabled by default

JosephR at 21:43, 24 September 2026

2026-09-24T21:43:51Z

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	Prior to turning on the smoke feature of your {{PAGENAME}}, the smoke unit must be filled with compatible smoke fluid (such as PIKO #36210, available separately). Running the smoke unit without smoke fluid may cause damage to the locomotive. Smoke is controlled by a slide switch located beneath the water fill hatch at the rear of the tender. Smoke will come on automatically in DC and R/C modes when the slide switch is in the "on" position. In DCC mode, smoke may be controlled with F6 only when the slide switch is in the "on" position.</noinclude>		Prior to turning on the smoke feature of your {{PAGENAME}}, the smoke unit must be filled with compatible smoke fluid (such as PIKO #36210, available separately). Running the smoke unit without smoke fluid may cause damage to the locomotive. Smoke is controlled by a slide switch located beneath the water fill hatch at the rear of the tender. Smoke will come on automatically in DC and R/C modes when the slide switch is in the "on" position. In DCC mode, smoke may be controlled with F6 only when the slide switch is in the "on" position.</noinclude>
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	==Button Mappings==		==Button Mappings==
	The values outlined below in the button mapping, sound list, and CV values are the defaults assigned to this particular decoder from the factory.		The values outlined below in the button mapping, sound list, and CV values are the defaults assigned to this particular decoder from the factory.
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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 headlight is off: =====
	*Make sure the '~~AAA~~' batteries are fully charged		*Make sure the "mode selection" switch under the fuel load in the tender is flipped to the expected power source.
	*~~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 you are running on battery power, make sure that the 'AA' batteries are fully charged.
			*Also make sure that the battery clip is plugged into the JST connector in the tender.

	===== 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 whistle 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 'AA' batteries are fully charged. 2800mAh NiMH rechargeable batteries give superior performance compared with standard alkaline batteries. An 18.5V 3400 milliamp-hour rechargeable lithium battery pack will give even better performance than the 'AA" rechargeables.

	===== ~~Cab~~ light is on but the locomotive does not make sound: =====		===== Head 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 about 15 minutes of inactivity, the locomotive will mute itself. Any R/C or DCC input 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 underneath the tender water fill hatch or F8 on your DCC controller.

	==Decoder Service and Repair==		==Decoder Service and Repair==

JosephR: /* Demonstration */

2026-09-24T21:34:22Z

Demonstration

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 ==Demonstration==
 <embedvideo service="youtube">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZfdwiLbYHo8</embedvideo>
 ==Decoder Service and Repair==

JosephR: /* Smoke */

2026-09-24T21:33:45Z

Smoke

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	==== Smoke ====		==== Smoke ====

	Prior to turning on the smoke feature of your {{PAGENAME}}, the smoke unit must be filled with compatible smoke fluid (such as PIKO #36210, available separately). Running the smoke unit without smoke fluid may cause damage to the locomotive. Smoke is controlled by a slide switch located beneath the water fill hatch at the rear of the tender. Smoke will come on automatically in DC and R/C modes when the slide switch is in the "on" position. In DCC mode, smoke may be controlled with F6 only when the slide switch is in the "on" position.		Prior to turning on the smoke feature of your {{PAGENAME}}, the smoke unit must be filled with compatible smoke fluid (such as PIKO #36210, available separately). Running the smoke unit without smoke fluid may cause damage to the locomotive. Smoke is controlled by a slide switch located beneath the water fill hatch at the rear of the tender. Smoke will come on automatically in DC and R/C modes when the slide switch is in the "on" position. In DCC mode, smoke may be controlled with F6 only when the slide switch is in the "on" position.</noinclude>


	~~Make sure that the voltage switch on the radio board is set to two (2).~~




	</noinclude>
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	==Button Mappings==		==Button Mappings==
	The values outlined below in the button mapping, sound list, and CV values are the defaults assigned to this particular decoder from the factory.		The values outlined below in the button mapping, sound list, and CV values are the defaults assigned to this particular decoder from the factory.

JosephR: /* Overview */

2026-09-24T21:33:22Z

Overview

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 In an industry first, the Tri-mode Mogul locomotive from PIKO brings premium sound and three modes of operation to your large scale layout!
 ==Specific Features==
 Features include:

JosephR: /* Rotate */

2026-09-24T21:32:23Z

Rotate

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	==== Rotate ====		==== Rotate ====

	TCS' rotate feature makes it possible to change the currently selected whistle, bell, or chuff sounds with a single button. The rotate feature is available on F5 of {{PAGENAME}}. Please see [[WOWSound Rotate Feature]] for more information.		TCS' rotate feature makes it possible to change the currently selected whistle, bell, or chuff sounds with a single button. The rotate feature is available on F5 of {{PAGENAME}}. Sound choices made on DCC also remain in effect on DC or Battery R/C operation. Please see [[WOWSound Rotate Feature]] for more information.

	==== Momentum Function ====		==== Momentum Function ====

JosephR: /* Audio Assist® */

2026-09-24T21:31:33Z

Audio Assist®

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	==== Audio Assist® ====		==== Audio Assist® ====
	PAGENAME features TCS Audio Assist® for quick and easy programming without CVs. Audio Assist can be used to customize the programming of your decoder, including changing sound volumes, remapping sounds, adding lighting effects, and so much more! Please see the [[Diesel Version 5:Audio Assist®\|Audio Assist®]] page for more information.		{{PAGENAME}} features TCS Audio Assist® for quick and easy programming without CVs. Audio Assist can be used to customize the programming of your decoder, including changing sound volumes, remapping sounds, adding lighting effects, and so much more! Please see the [[Diesel Version 5:Audio Assist®\|Audio Assist®]] page for more information.

	==== Rotate ====		==== Rotate ====